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Witcher Remake devs’ promising paranormal detective RPG The Thaumaturge slides back to a 2024 releaseIt was due out in just a few weeks
It was due out in just a few weeks
Image credit:11 bit Studios
Image credit:11 bit Studios
Mystical dark-fantasy RPGThe Thaumaturgehas been delayed into next year, as its developers say they’ll need until February to polish up the story-driven game to the standards they’re aiming for.
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The Thaumaturge | Gameplay Reveal
The Thaumaturge popped up earlier this year, presenting a sort of blend ofDivinity: Original Sin-esque CRPGing,Persona-ish personal demons made real and the eastern European fantasy ofThe Witcher- albeit mixed there with some real-life historical reimagining that includes a cameo from everyone’s favourite mystic Grigori Rasputin. Those particular touchstones aren’t much of a surprise, given that developers Fool’s Theory previously worked onThe Witcher Remakeand chipped in on Larian’s Div games, too.
We’re giving@thaumaturgegamesome extra development time to put the finishing touches on the game.📕Add The Thaumaturge to your wishlist:https://t.co/Kqr82mhanX@11bitstudiospic.twitter.com/O8DRhVN7jG— Fool’s Theory (@Fools_Theory)November 15, 2023
We’re giving@thaumaturgegamesome extra development time to put the finishing touches on the game.📕Add The Thaumaturge to your wishlist:https://t.co/Kqr82mhanX@11bitstudiospic.twitter.com/O8DRhVN7jG
According to the team, the extra development time is needed to give the game an extra bit of polish and “achieve the standards that players have come to expect from them”.
“As the finishing touches were put on the game over recent weeks, the team saw the opportunity to add more polish and quality, and given they have the comfort to allow themselves some extra time the decision was made to delay,” they said.
It’s a shame but, honestly, given the glut of games this year, I’m somewhat relieved that such an interesting-looking game - especially another CRPG, after this year’sBaldur’s Gate 3bonanza - will have a bit more room to breathe. If that results in making an even better game, I’m all for it - I’ll be looking forward to diving into The Thaumaturge next February.
