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. Bundle 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 [email protected] 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!
Expect one more small surprise from us later today.
Tomorrow we’ll tell you what’s inside the Supporter Pack! And finally — see you on January 9. We’ll be waiting.
Final rehearsals before the premiere are in full swing,
Ice-Pick Lodge.