Pathologic 3: Quarantine, a free prologue to Pathologic 3, is set to release in just a few weeks, as revealed by developer Ice-Pick Lodge and publisher Hype Train Digital.
This is a narrative-driven adventure game in which scientist Daniil Dankovsky, in pursuit of immortality, investigates a series of infected cases in a small town plagued by a deadly outbreak. Players will discover what inspired his journey and why he left his esteemed laboratory, diagnose patients, and uncover secrets as they take their first steps in defying death itself.
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Pathologic 3: Quarantine, a Free Prologue, Launches in March with Unreliable Narrators and a Nonlinear Story
The game employs an unusual use of storytelling, as it features unreliable narrators. Dankovsky’s perspective, as well as that of his persecutors, shapes the narrative, which unfolds in a non-linear fashion. This structure makes for high mystery, as players must reconstruct events from the interleaved timeline.
Dankovsky, meanwhile, will spend his time as a medical professional diagnosing patients and diving into their personal lives, uncovering disquieting truths about the people around him in order to treat the Sand Plague. His conclusions enable him to provide orders that can save even more lives.
And then, because of his sharp mind, he processes everything he sees around him, turning the details of his environment into a mental map. This makes players be wary of every object, every conversation, and every interaction, because they may be your golden ticket to solving the mystery.
The Steam page has also revealed the game’s system requirements. The minimum specs include Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit), an i3/Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, DirectX 11, and 60 GB of available storage. The recommended specs feature an i7/Ryzen 7 processor, 16 GB RAM, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 2070, and an SSD for optimal performance. Pathologic 3: Quarantine will launch on PC on March 17. The full game remains on track for release later this year, promising a gripping continuation of Dankovsky’s eerie and unpredictable journey.
FAQs
Is Pathologic 3: Quarantine a full game?
No, it’s a free prologue leading up to the full Pathologic 3 release later this year.
When does Pathologic 3: Quarantine launch?
The game will be available on PC starting March 17.
