Ice-Pick Lodge, a Russian game studio, has shared exciting news about the Pathologic series, announcing
, following 2019’s Pathologic 2.
Fans who supported Pathologic 2 on Kickstarter in 2014 will be thrilled to know they get Pathologic 3 for free. A trailer and a link to the Steam page have been unveiled, although the exact release date remains a mystery. However, we do know it’s set for 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This time, players will see the world through Danil Dankovsky’s eyes, known as “The Bachelor,” revisiting the same events from Pathologic 2.
In a little Russian town from the early 1900s, the story unfolds with three main characters: Artemy Burakh, the healer; Danil Dankovsky, the city doctor; and Clara, the mysterious girl with life-changing powers. While Clara’s side of the story isn’t out yet, the announcement hints that it might be on the way soon.
The original Pathologic, which debuted in 2005, was a hit in Russia and gained a cult following globally. Later, a remastered version improved graphics and translation, allowing players to dive deep into each character’s quest to cure a mysterious disease threatening the town. The protagonists not only battle the illness but must also navigate a world of deceitful characters, lawlessness, and the looming threat of military invasion.
Pathologic 2, released in 2019, focused only on Artemy Burakh. The studio promised more stories, but the development faced setbacks due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which the developers
. Fans have been waiting patiently, and now, after nearly five years, there’s finally an update.
