Pathologic 3 Gets Surprise Announcement, Is Coming To Console And PC In 2025

As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for immersive narrative-driven experiences, I can hardly contain my excitement about the upcoming release of Pathologic 3. Having delved deep into the intricate world of the original Pathologic and its remastered version, I’ve grown attached to the enigmatic town in Russia’s remote steppes and its afflicted inhabitants. The anticipation has been building for years, with fans clamoring for more news about the franchise.


Ice-Pick Lodge, a Russian game development company, has unveiled the next installment in the Pathologic series – called Pathologic 3. This sequel follows up on the 2019 release of Pathologic 2. Remarkably, supporters who backed Pathologic 2 through its original 2014 KickStarter campaign will receive free access to Pathologic 3 as a token of gratitude.

The announcement was made simultaneously with a trailer and a link to the Steam page for pre-ordering the upcoming game. Ice-Pick Lodge hasn’t set a definite release date yet, but they have confirmed that Pathologic 3 will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2025. The trailer gives us a sneak peek into the story, showing that players will revisit the events of Pathologic 2 from the perspective of Danil Dankovsky, who is more commonly known as “The Bachelor.

As a fervent admirer, I’d like to share my perspective on an engaging tale set in a quaint Russian town nestled amidst the vast steppes during the early 1900s – Pathologic. The narrative revolves around three principal characters: Artemy Burakh, known as “The Haruspex”, a local healer back to confront a recent calamity; Danil Dankovsky, “The Bachelor”, a city-trained doctor seeking a scientific discovery; and Clara, the enigmatic “Changeling” girl with a unique gift – she can save or end lives merely by touching her hands, yet remains oblivious about her arrival in the town. As for when we might delve into Clara’s account of events, it remains unclear at the moment. However, given the announcement of Pathologic 3, it’s plausible that Clara’s journey will also be part of the game in the near future.

Back in 2005, Pathologic made a splash in Russia, garnering critical praise, and soon enough, a dedicated international player base. The original game was eventually reimagined with enhanced graphics and a revamped English translation – the remastered edition. Both editions provide an immersive experience, enabling me to unravel each character’s tale, shedding light on the enigmatic disease ravaging the town’s population. As I navigate through the stories of these distinct protagonists, their quest for a cure becomes my mission as well. However, it’s not just about finding a remedy – they must also unearth the truth behind the disease’s origins, all while grappling with dishonest NPCs, the deteriorating law and order, and the looming threat of an unavoidable military invasion that could spell doom for the town if left unchecked.

2019 marked the restart of the series with the debut of Pathologic 2, focusing solely on Artemy Burakh’s narrative. Ice-Pick Lodge had announced that the other two main characters were being developed as well. However, issues related to Russia’s conflict in Ukraine (a conflict that the creators have openly condemned) resulted in delays, specifically for Danil Dankovsky’s storyline. Patients of this franchise have been eagerly anticipating news about the next installment in the Pathologic saga, and after almost five years, they finally receive it.

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2024-10-08 00:09