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Developer: Ice-Pick Lodge
Publisher: HypeTrain Digital
Release Date: 9th January, 2026
Genre: Open world survival-horror RPG (or something like that)
Platforms: PC, PS5 and Xbox
Reviews: TBA
Synopsis:
Bachelor Daniil Dankovsky is a young doctor from the capital. His search for the secret of immortality brings him to a remote town, gripped by a mysterious plague that will destroy it in 12 days. Now it's up to him to explore the town itself, its past, present, and future — to find answers to his numerous questions and try to stop the relentless epidemic.
(At least… that's what he thinks this story is about. What it's supposed to be about. What it's always been about.)
You are a real doctor. Your tools are knowledge and science. Examine patients and diagnose diseases. Cross-check symptoms and prescribe treatments. Enforce your rules: impose quarantines, confiscate medicine, vaccinate the population, deploy patrols, and impose curfews. See how your choices change the town, even if it means being hated along the way.
You have only 12 days to stop the lethal plague. But in your hands lies the most valuable resource—time. Travel into the future to witness the worst outcomes. Correct mistakes in the past to change them. Bend the fates of people around you to save or condemn you—in search of answers.
(How is it possible? What *is* time?)
Delve into the darkest corners of the Town-on-Gorkhon to fight the disease. Face the Plague head-on. Cleanse the infected streets. Burn what can no longer be saved. What was lost in the fire will be found in the ashes.
Dankovsky is a sharp mind in search of the truth, willing to do anything to find it. Anything you see can tell a story and become a piece of your mental map of the world. Explore the town for new insights, notice details, and connect the dots. Uncover the secrets of the town's inhabitants. Shape their stories, decide their fates, and talk to their shadows.
Pre-release Q&A:
Hi, friends.
We're in the final stretch — Pathologic 3 launches on January 9.
Ahead of release, we've put together a small FAQ: date and time, price and discounts, bundles, backer keys, languages, and a few other questions.
When is the release?
January 9 17:00 CET / 11:00 ET / 08:00 PT.
Will there be pre-orders or preloading?
No — the game will only be available to purchase after release.
Is it the full version right away?
Yes, no Early Access! You'll be able to play through the entire story from start to finish. Or from finish to start. Or from start to start.
Will there be a launch discount?
Yes — there will be a whopping 20% launch discount!
You'll see the price at release — it differs by region, and we don't want to confuse anyone. The base price will be the same as Pathologic 2; regional pricing may vary, but there shouldn't be any big surprises.
Will Pathologic 2 owners be able to get it cheaper?
Yes. At launch, Pathologic 3 will be available in a bundle with Pathologic 2 with an additional 15% discount. That means Pathologic 2 owners can apply the bundle discount to their purchase and get an extra discount on top of the regular launch discount. So many discounts — all for you!
Will there be a Deluxe edition or Supporter Pack?
Yes — we've made a special version of the game for those who want to support us. It includes the soundtrack and a bit of cosmetic in-game content. Please don't treat it like a DLC or something you need. We made it as a way for those who want to thank us — and admire a little extra beauty. It doesn't affect gameplay balance or the story.
We'll share the details tomorrow!
I'm a Kickstarter backer — I'm supposed to get the game for free. How do I get my key?
Everyone who supported the studio on Kickstarter or "Threads" and received a Pathologic 2 key will also receive a free Pathologic 3 key. We'll email the keys to the addresses listed on those platforms. If you no longer have access to that email, or if something else goes wrong and you don't receive your key, please email us at support@ice-pick.com after the game's release.
Backers whose reward included a special room in the Polyhedron will receive, in addition to the standard key, a key for a special backer DLC. After you activate it, an entrance will open… somewhere. Just to be safe: it's only accessible near the end of the game, and you can install the DLC mid-playthrough — it won't break your save.
Will Steam Deck be supported? What status will it have (Verified/Playable/Unknown)?
We can't yet confirm full support and optimization at launch, but as soon as we're confident the game runs properly, you'll see the appropriate label on the store page.
How big is the game?
43 GB.
What languages will be available at launch?
Originally, we planned more localizations, but the game grew quickly, and it became clear it would be very hard to maintain translation quality across the board. So at launch, the game will have full English and Russian localization. Later, we hope to add the rest — work on them has already begun.
Estimated playtime?
30–60 hours, depending on your playstyle.
Steam Cloud support? Controller support? Steam achievements?
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Are demo saves compatible with the release version?
No!
Media:
Available on:
Steam
GOG
PSN
Microsoft Store
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