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The release of the RPG The Thaumaturge has been delayed by two weeks to March 4th, 2024, to allow the game some breathing room amidst a crowded February slate, despite development being complete. The game, which blends eastern-European fantasy, alt-history Warsaw, and elements of Persona and Pokémon, aims to provide an enjoyable experience for players.
The Witcher Remake developer Fool's Theory is unafraid to remove "bad, outdated" aspects from the original game, aiming for an honest analysis of what needs to be remade while retaining key elements. The remake will make the game open-world and more in-line with The Witcher 3, but specific changes have not been detailed. The game is still early in development and won't be released for a few years, with longtime Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle expressing eagerness to return.
The Witcher remake studio, Fool's Theory, plans to "remove" outdated and convoluted parts of the original game, aiming to create a more satisfying and modern experience while retaining the essence of the original. The remake, developed by CDPR veterans, will address aspects such as visuals, gameplay, pacing, and tonal elements, with a focus on highlighting and rearranging the good parts. Controversial features like the 'sex cards' and the game's open world and combat systems are likely to be overhauled, and the remake is set to come out after The Witcher 4, sharing base technologies with the new Witcher saga.
The Thaumaturge, an upcoming RPG, is set to launch in 2023 for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG. The game follows the story of Wiktor Szulski, a thaumaturge drawn back to 20th-century Warsaw due to family matters. The gift of thaumaturgy, passed down through ancestors, shapes Wiktor's journey as he tames ethereal entities and uncovers hidden secrets. The "Dear Wiktor" trailer provides a glimpse into the game's mystical world.