{"id":69637,"date":"2025-12-03T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/nightdive-explains-how-the-games-original-source-code-transformed-blood-refreshed-supply\/"},"modified":"2025-12-03T16:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T16:00:00","slug":"nightdive-explains-how-the-games-original-source-code-transformed-blood-refreshed-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.xtremeservers.com\/blog\/nightdive-explains-how-the-games-original-source-code-transformed-blood-refreshed-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Nightdive Explains How the Game\u2019s Original Source Code Transformed Blood: Refreshed Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<article id=\"single-215152\" class=\"mssrc-features font-- has--theme has--branding\" data-clarity-region=\"article\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<header class=\"xwsrc-block-post-header is-style-fifty-fifty has-high-density has-text-align-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__content has-text-align-left\">\n<ul class=\"post-tags__list\">\n<li class=\"post-tags__item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/games\/\" class=\"kicker post__meta--category\"><span class=\"sr-only\">Category: <\/span>Games<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/\" class=\"kicker\"><time datetime=\"1764777600\">December 3, 2025<\/time><\/a>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"h2\">Nightdive Explains How the Game\u2019s Original Source Code Transformed Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/h1>\n<div class=\"post-header__author post-header__author--line\">\n<div class=\"post-header__author__bylines\">\n<ul class=\"post-header__author__list\">\n<li class=\"post-header__author__list__item\"><span class=\"post-header__author__name\">Morgan Shaver, Communications Manager at Nightdive Studios<\/span><span class=\"post-header__author__position d--block\"><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50\">\n<div class=\"post-header__image\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"post__content\">\n<section class=\"xwsrc-block-content-block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column flex-basis-50 push--25 column--content\">\n<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<p>On the surface, <em><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/03\/blood-refreshed-supply-source-code\/Refreshed%20Supply\">Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/a><\/em> may not seem all that different from 2019\u2019s <em>Blood: Fresh Supply<\/em>. Both are remasters of the 1997 horror FPS from Monolith Productions, courtesy of the remaster specialists at Nightdive Studios.<\/p>\n<p>Of the two, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> is the definitive version.<\/p>\n<p>When players sink their teeth into this definitive remaster, they\u2019ll be treated to a pool of small but meaningful improvements that help it feel more authentic to the original than anything previously offered.<\/p>\n<p>This is in part because, unlike its predecessor, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> has been rebuilt from the ground up using the game\u2019s original source code.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sourcing the Code<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nightdive Studios had yet to obtain the original source code for <em>Blood<\/em> when it started working on its initial remaster, <em>Fresh Supply<\/em>. Without the source code, Nightdive\u2019s developers had to reverse-engineer any missing or incomplete pieces of content from whatever materials were available to them at the time.<\/p>\n<p>As meticulous and detailed as reverse engineering sounds, it\u2019s ultimately a more tedious and less precise way to remaster a game, according to Nightdive\u2019s lead KEX developer, Samuel \u201cKaiser\u201d Villareal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cReverse engineering is extremely time-consuming and is prone to mistakes, leading to various aspects of gameplay feeling off or not behaving exactly like how one would remember it,\u201d Villareal explains. \u201cFor more complex games, especially games released around the early 2000s, it is absolutely mandatory to have the full source code at hand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Nightdive team spent years trying to get access to it, but only recently were they successful in tracking down the source code for <em>Blood<\/em>. \u201cWith the original [code] in hand, our developers were able to revisit the reverse-engineered code we\u2019d previously worked on and update it to be as authentic to the original as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\">\n<div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215155\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl03Old-64d78cccde7d0fb35868.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215156\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl03New-a5596efe80ef3358a504.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping it Classic<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>One of Nightdive\u2019s core missions outside of game preservation is releasing remasters that look and play the way you remember them, and having access to a game\u2019s source code makes it easier for the team to deliver authentic experiences.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving the source code to work from not only enables us to make a faithful remaster that matches the original in terms of \u2018look and feel,\u2019 it also allows us to see how the original developers were able to design the game,\u201d says Larry Kuperman, Nightdive VP of Business Development.<\/p>\n<p>If you think about it, a game\u2019s source code is more than lines of code, it\u2019s like a building\u2019s blueprints. A replica of a building can technically be made without blueprints, but it won\u2019t be an exact copy of the original building.<\/p>\n<p>As critical as having a game\u2019s source code can be with all of these factors in mind, tracking it down can often prove challenging, especially for older or more niche titles.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s often difficult to obtain the original source code for classic video games. It\u2019s often the case that copies no longer exist, or the people who still have them are difficult to find,\u201d says Nightdive CEO and founder Stephen Kick. He goes on to assure that, \u201cEvery time we do discover original code, we make our best efforts to preserve it.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\">\n<div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215157\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl02Old-bcc6d428c1357e530c14.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl02New-32d830e77e2d5b22de3f.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Refreshed Supply<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to the newly acquired source code, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> will offer remade cutscenes along with other visual improvements, including 4K at 120 FPS on Xbox Series X. Not only will the game look better, it\u2019ll play better too.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose who are familiar with the original DOS game and <em>Fresh Supply<\/em> will immediately feel the difference right off the bat, particularly with player movement,\u201d Villareal confirms.<\/p>\n<p><em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> will also offer expanded options for improved enemy behavior, bug fixes for the game\u2019s original levels, and a previously cut weather effects feature, among other enhancements.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had a chance to go back and do additional level refinements and adjustments that were not implemented in <em>Blood: Fresh Supply<\/em>,\u201d adds Nightdive project manager and producer Grover Wimberly IV. \u201cWe\u2019re also excited to finally bring <em>Blood <\/em>to Xbox consoles for the first time.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\">\n<div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215159\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl04Old-436bfc223d6c08cb499b.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215160\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl04New-9c81f806fcb741061599.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>On Xbox consoles, players can look forward to improved controller gamepad support and 8-player split-screen multiplayer on Xbox Series X|S. On all platforms, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> will offer additional content, including the aptly named Marrow and Death Wish scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Marrow and Death Wish will be the first official expansions released for <em>Blood<\/em> since Cryptic Passage and Plasma Pak back in 1997.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Marrow scenario will be available at launch,\u201d Wimberly IV outlines. \u201cWe plan on adding the Death Wish scenario as a free update for all players in early 2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Marrow developer Nick Palsmeier notes that in terms of content, \u201cMarrow adds 2 new episodes, and Death Wish adds another 4. Combined, these new expansions add 72 additional levels to <em>Blood<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Similar to other Nightdive releases, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> will also feature a brand-new Vault packed with bonus materials, including dozens of playable cut-content levels, concept art, behind-the-scenes photos, unused sprites, and more!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\">\n<div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215161\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl01Old-3cba3903104796d7a837.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"215162\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/12\/bl01New-0026498b9348c1132f9d.jpg?ssl=1\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Bloody Good Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re looking to experience <em>Blood<\/em> for the very first time or simply want to replay the game on consoles, <em>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/em> is shaping up to be the ultimate way to enjoy one of the \u201990s most unique and darkly atmospheric shooters.<\/p>\n<p>To see if <em><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/12\/03\/blood-refreshed-supply-source-code\/Refreshed%20Supply\">Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/a><\/em> is capable of satiating your hunger for an authentic <em>Blood<\/em>-y experience, keep an eye out for the game\u2019s release on all platforms \u2014 including Xbox One and Series X|S \u2014 on December 4!<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1764638722915\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9pd2qglp9wjr\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9pd2qglp9wjr\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.4717.14157972662998732.d1fea4b1-4d7f-40b5-8f99-a2a657edd876.375fc2e2-c386-41c2-a268-ff62f7adbbcf?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Blood: Refreshed Supply\" class=\"skip-lazy\"><br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Blood: Refreshed Supply<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Warner Bros. Games, Atari, Nightdive Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<div>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-full-stars\" style=\"width: 0px\">\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-buttons\">\n\t<a class=\"mspb-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9pd2qglp9wjr\" target=\"_blank\">Get it now<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<div class=\"mspb-description\">\n\t\tBlood: Refreshed Supply follows Caleb, an undead gunslinger on a quest for revenge against his former demonic master, Tchernobog. Despite his once powerful position as a fearsome Cabal commander and one of Tchernobog\u2019s \u201cChosen\u201d few, Caleb and his fellow Chosen are betrayed by the dark god and slain for reasons unknown. Seeking answers and vengeance, Caleb rises from the grave to put a stop to Tchernobog and his murderous lieutenants once and for all.<\/p>\n<p>Grab your Pitchfork and get ready to stab your way through 42 blood-soaked levels, while unlocking even more creative and effective implements of destruction along the way. Incinerate foes with weapons like the Flare Gun, Aerosol Can, and Napalm Launcher. Blast enemies straight to hell bundles of dynamite, shoot them full of holes with the Tommy Gun and Sawed-Off Shotgun, or tap into darker methods of annihilation with the game\u2019s powerful Voodoo Doll and Life Leech offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Use your arsenal of weapons to survive Tchernobog\u2019s evil Cabal of loyal Cultists, Fanatics, Zealots, and Acolytes, along with swarms of hellish creatures from ruthless Zombies and flying Gargoyles, to water-dwelling Gill Beasts, screaming Phantasms, and firebreathing Hell Hounds. <\/p>\n<p>Includes the original Blood along with the Plasma Pak and Cryptic Passage add-ons.\t<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<style>\n.post-template-default .xwsrc-block-content-block .wp-block-column.flex-basis-50.push--25.column--content {\n\tflex: 100%;\n\tmargin-left: 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<aside aria-labelledby=\"related-stories--215152__title\" 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