Hey friends!

Here's a video from our sound design team, put together for Save and Sound.

Consider this a controlled Pathologic 3 gameplay leak of sorts, with plenty of hints and mini-teasers. We won’t be explaining everything just yet, but stay tuned for more details in December. :)

Today, we want to dive into the atmosphere we’re building. Atmosphere is nothing without sound — Ressa, Vasily, Natalia, and Arthur will walk you through the sound elements that make up the game’s ambiance, how they’ve organized the sound production from a tech perspective, and how the sounds of Buenos Aires somehow snuck into the Town on the Gorkhon.

Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to wishlist Pathologic 3!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/Pathologic_3/?utm_source=devblog2

We know the wait has been long, and we want to thank you for the warm reception of the announcement. Today, we’d like to clarify a few points that we often see coming up in community discussions about the Pathologic 3 announcement.


Q: What happened to the route for Pathologic 2? Has it evolved into a sequel?
A: Yes, that’s exactly what happened: the game simply grew beyond our concept of DLC—it will have different gameplay and entirely new features. Instead of one game with three playthroughs using the same gameplay but different storylines (as in the original 2005 release and the Classic HD remaster), we’re creating three fully developed games with distinct gameplay and significant differences in narrative.

Now, these are truly three separate protagonists with unique worldviews, perceptions of reality, and distinct tools. From a gameplay perspective, this means three different approaches and a complete rethinking of the original scripts.

One storyline was released in 2019, centered on the Haruspex. It was a large game that took much more time and work than initially planned. For publishing reasons, it was titled Pathologic 2.

Pathologic 3 is a new, full-fledged game focused on the Bachelor. The title was chosen to avoid confusion, making it clear that this is not a DLC but a complete game with a similar playtime.

Q: What about the Changeling?
A: Finally, there’s the Changeling, but we’d prefer not to make promises prematurely, so we’ll return to her when there’s more to share.

Moving forward, we plan to stick to this approach. We understand that premature promises about the previous Pathologic led to unfulfilled expectations. We apologize for that and don’t want to mislead you in the future. The developer should not be an unreliable narrator—unlike his characters.

Q: How do Pathologic 2 and Pathologic 3 differ?
A: The protagonists! And that’s only half-joking. The main idea and reason for dividing these games is that the Haruspex and the Bachelor are very different characters. The further we developed the Bachelor’s story, the clearer this became. We didn’t want to compromise by making the game a “safer” rework of the original script, so we reimagined the core gameplay loop:

The Haruspex needed to survive, fight, scavenge, rummage through garbage for scraps of bread, and try to save those he held dear along the way.
The Bachelor is a man of intellect. Survival is not his primary concern; his goals go beyond what one lifetime could contain. He needs to think, formulate theories, and gather evidence. Ultimately, he must issue commands and observe the results. This distinction will be emphasized through gameplay, mechanics, objectives, soundtrack, and so on.

After Save and Sound, we plan to return later this year to show you what we mean. As they say, ""Show, don’t tell.""

Q: Who will receive game keys?
A: We remember our commitments to those who supported us during the fundraising stage nearly ten years ago, so we will provide keys to:

• Kickstarter backers and other platforms where support for the game was available during the fundraising stage
  
• Backers from 2014 and 2015

Also, backers entitled to two copies will receive two keys.
We’ll share details on how to claim keys closer to release.

Q: Will the new game have its own artbook?
A: At the moment, we’re not planning a physical one, but we might create a digital artbook for the Supporter Pack. We're not sure yet!

Q: Which languages will the game be localized into, including text and voice-over?
A: We definitely plan to localize into English and Russian, and we’re considering Brazilian Portuguese, German, and Simplified Chinese. We’ll confirm languages closer to launch.

Q: Will the Russian title of Pathologic 3 remain?
A: Yes, we’re still considering options. Current ideas include “Finally,” “See, You Didn’t Believe Us,” and “Sorry for the Long Wait.”

Q: Will the game be available on GOG and other stores?
A: We’ll know closer to release, but it’ll likely be available on all platforms where Pathologic 2 can be found.

Q: Will preorders be available?
A: No.

Q: What platforms other than PC are planned for release?
A: We’re planning releases for PS5 and Xbox S/X, likely following the PC release.

Q: What engine is the game being developed in?
A: The same engine as Pathologic 2: Unity.

Q: Will the same voice actors return for Pathologic 3?
A: Yes, we’ll bring back the same actors from Pathologic 2, or at least, we’ll do our best.

We’ve prepared a big surprise for you in the coming months, so please add Patholgic 3 to your Steam wishlist!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/Pathologic_3/

Dear friends,

We have some exciting news to share today. We are announcing the new Pathologic game.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3199650/Pathologic_3/

We’ve been quiet for a while, but we’ve seen all your memes and comments about the mythical Bachelor route. Now it’s time to conclude our creative exploration and let you rewrite Bachelor Dankovsky’s story.

Daniil Dankovsky is a man of science, a man with a plan, and a man from the Capital. No longer will the Bachelor of Medicine scavenge through trash bins for food or haggle for bullets. We’ve revamped the core gameplay and crafted a unique experience tailored exclusively for Bachelor Dankovsky.

We came up with a new game: The Town has transformed significantly, yet it remains recognizable. Instead of focusing on survival of the body—fighting fatigue, hunger, and infection—Dankovsky will fight parallel versions, timelines, his own crumbling psyche, and ultimately—the absurdity of this Town, trying to stop the disease with the "right" measures (though there are no right measures during an epidemic).

We’re aiming to release the third installment of the Pathologic series by the middle of next year.
Thank you for holding onto hope for all this time.
Thank you for your memes about waiting for the Bachelor.
And a special thanks to our backers (who will receive the game for free).

Bachelor Dankovsky, that's your cue.

Wir haben ausgezeichnete Nachrichten, Freunde!

Dank E1I1N1S1 wir haben jeztz die erste Version der deutchen Übersetzung von Pathologic 2. im Laufe der Zeit wird die Übersetzung weiter verbessert. Um alles zu beschleunigen, bitten wir sie die Modifikation zu testen.

Was euch erwartet:

"Alle Dialoge, Itembeschreibungen, die Karte und das Tagebuch (mehr als 99% des Spiels) sind übersetzt und implementiert, während Untertitel für gesprochene Dialoge sowie HUD und Menü zwar übersetzt sind, aber noch implementiert werden müssen."

Im Namen von Ice-Pick Lodge wollen wir E1I1N1S1 für seine Liebe zu der Stadt danken. Und besonders für das, dass er diese harte Arbeit allein gemacht hat. Das ist bewundernswert!

Hier können sie die Mod runterladen und die Installationsanweisung finden:

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2361583701

Мешканці Міста-на-Горхоні! У ці складні часи, коли ми втрачаємо надію, а Місто чахне на очах від жахливої епідемії, так приємно отримувати гарні новини. Завдяки зусиллям Moder5ly відтепер Pathologic 2 доступний і українською мовою!

За чотири місяці Moder5ly переклав 28 тисяч стрічок тексту, що вміщує у собі близько 250 000 слів! Перекладено діалоги, меню, субтитри та навіть текстури. Неймовірна робота, непіднімна та недосяжна для однієї людини, але він із нею впорався! Ми просимо україномовних гравців ознайомитися з локалізацією та подякувати авторові на сторінці проєкту. Помітили помилку? Moder5ly буде радий вашому фідбеку!

Від імені Ice-Pick Lodge ми хочемо особисто подякувати авторові мода за його титанічну працю. Низький уклін, дорогий друже!

Детальніше про мод та про те, як його встановити, за посиланням:

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2360146186

The enthusiast aka rato profeta spent several months working alone on this release. He did a great job translating 250,000 words from English!

«In translating the game, I created a variety of variants and studies to make an accurate translation of the characters' names. Each character has its own style of speech, its own way of life, and their names are as important as their personalities. I tried to convey all of this in Portuguese while preserving elements alien to us, because it is obviously a game with its atmosphere and many elements from Eastern Europe and Russia as a whole. Finding the middle ground is an extremely difficult task, and I don’t know how well I managed it, but, you know, I tried my best», the translator admits.

It's important to say, the translator worked selflessly, wishing to introduce compatriots to our game. We were conquered by this selfless love. Muito obrigado, rato profeta!

The latest version of his work can be found here
https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2238537035

Hi there!

As you know, translating a game like Pathologic is not an easy task — it surpasses some novels in the word count.

While officially the game is only available in Russian and English, we'd like to recommend a Simplified Chinese fan translation by kevinw:

https://gtm.steamproxy.vip/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2012613136

Please note that this mod only translates the in-game dialogues, leaving the user interface in English.

The 2019 Steam Awards are upon us, and on behalf of the team at Ice-Pick Lodge I humbly ask fans to nominate the game for the Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award.

Pathologic 2: The Marble Nest DLC, a two-hour spin-off story in the world of the Pathologic 2, is available now! And what could be better than a frightening and gloomy story on Halloween?

Marble Nest is a DLC for Pathologic 2, offering a self-contained story. Play for a single day as Dr. Daniil Dankovsky, a scientist from the Capital, who is trying to save the Town alongside Haruspex. Uncover the missing pieces and attempt to solve the riddle offered to you by Death itself.

The Town is doomed. But what if Death knocked on your door and offered a chance to do it all once again? Would you still struggle, or accept your fate?

• A 2-3 hours long self-contained story that you can play separately. No need to refresh your memory if you played the main game a while ago.
  
• Lenient survival compared to the main game. While you still need to manage your body, it’s less pressing. It’s almost as if the Bachelor didn’t try to cling to life too much…
  
• Time flies by with grim persistence, and new events happen, with or without you.
  
• Two districts of the ravaged Town. It’s almost over. You’ve almost lost. Or have you?
  
• Piece together the blurred details and find the answer to Death’s riddle… or don’t.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1141960/Pathologic_2_Marble_Nest/