Thaumaturge
The console release date for The Thaumaturge is finally set down and we can get a slight taste of what this Thaumaturge offers right now
It has been a little bit of a wait, but here we go with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S getting their chance at experiencing what The Thaumaturge has out there. Well, a little bit of a wait still as Fool’s Theory is only ready to give us a few small things now. The first being that we know the full game will be released on December 4th for the consoles. The second part to all of this is that if you were curious about how The Thaumaturge is going to play on either of those systems, there is currently a demo live on both for you to dip some toes in for the game. That way you do not only have to go by the videos and trailers that we have out there alone.
As it has been a while since the game hit the PC, The Thaumaturge is a new isometric RPG based around historical Warsaw and a group of humans who can wield some mystical powers to face off against demons. Not the normal ones from Christian mythology but those of the folk-lore in the area. Wiktor, our protagonist, is out there to solve all kinds of problems and send all of these demons back to their place using all of the skills and powers we unlock along the way. All while using the powers of the thaumaturge to read the emotions left behind on objects to also push the character-driven story forward and get to know the world a bit deeper. It looks and sounds like a whole lot of fun, and you can get a small taste of that just below as the demo downloads to your systems right now.
The Thaumaturge — Console Release Date
No one understands inner demons and deep-rooted human flaws better than Wiktor Szulski, a seasoned thaumaturge who perceives the subtle imprints of human emotion while hunting folklore-inspired monsters hidden beyond the veil of reality. Developed by Fool’s Theory, The Thaumaturge, a historically rich, character-driven RPG set in 1905 Warsaw, will arrive on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on December 4th. A playable demo is currently available on both consoles.
The game follows Wiktor, a world-weary thaumaturge returning to his roots in Warsaw—a bustling city teeming with cultural diversity, serving as a vivid backdrop for his journey. Wiktor’s story unravels the secrets of his troubled past alongside those of Warsaw’s eclectic residents, representing every facet of the city’s society. Ultimately, he may even uncover the intrigues of Rasputin, a shadowy figure weaving influence at the highest levels of the Imperial Court and within the Tsarist forces occupying Poland.
With his thaumaturgic powers, Wiktor sees beyond the ordinary, manipulating others’ wills to achieve his ends and forming connections with mystical beings known as Salutors. While these entities offer distinct advantages in turn-based combat and detective-style investigations, each also brings a unique burden—whether Pride, Recklessness, or another flaw—which Wiktor must absorb, making their powers a double-edged sword.
Features:
- Play an isometric RPG where your choices will shape the final outcome of the story.
- Use your unique skills to influence and manipulate other characters to bend their will to your liking.
- Tame the power of folklore-inspired demons called Salutors to gain an advantage when exploring the world and bringing adversaries to their knees.
- Experience unique turn-based combat and defeat your foes using both physical attacks and the skills of your tamed Salutors.
- Meet a rich gallery of characters from different parts of society on your journey and use your mystic abilities to discover their hidden secrets.
- Explore the rarely portrayed historical period of early 20th-century Warsaw, where crime and luxury are often two sides of the same coin.
Did you have to wait for The Thaumaturge to hit the consoles before you could experience it all or did you get to play it on the PC already? What are your thoughts on the demons we are going to be seeing in the game and will they be more creative than the others we have seen over the years? How well do you think the game will have transferred over to the consoles from the PC in terms of controls for the actions? Head on down to the comment section to discuss all of that and everything else that we have on the plate out there for it. We will have all that we can for The Thaumaturge going forward, so please keep on checking the site for all of those updates and the many others along the way.
