We have some gameplay to look at for The Occultist so we can get further into the mindset of our Occultist out there
In the mix of all of the fun with the recent Nacon Connect, we had a bit of The Occultist slip into the mix out there. An interesting choice, given that it is DALOAR and Daedalic Entertainment behind the bulk of it all, but it is one I will gladly take as it gave us all a bit of the gameplay we can expect when the game lands in 2026 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Something a bit further beyond than just another first-person horror experience and also fitting with all of the paranormal things we have on the way. So, get ready to see just a little bit of what The Occultist has to offer and some of the frights we can expect to experience next year.
I know there was a bit of a build-up there for the gameplay for The Occultist, but now to set some expectations. Given how far out for the release of the game, it is a little on the shorter and basic side of things we are getting here. Mostly, it will is a look at some of the creepy locations we will be wandering about in the game, along with the basic use of the Mystic Pendulum in the game. Very little action that rather highlights the horror setting and not so much of the action and puzzle solving we are going to be doing. Again, though, The Occultist is still a year out from being ready to launch, so it is most likely on the lighter side of anything feeling polished enough to share with the masses out there. But, you can have a look at all of that a little further down the page here and make your judgments based on that. It does still look as if it has a whole lot of extra promise for all of us horror fans in the world.
The Occultist — Gameplay
Daedalic Entertainment, in collaboration with developer DALOAR, is thrilled to present a new trailer for The Occultist. Unveiled during the NACON Connect, this first-person horror experience invites players to join paranormal investigator Alan Rebels on his most terrifying investigation yet, promising an immersive and spine-tingling experience. The Occultist is set for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2026.
In The Occultist, players will step into the shoes of Alan Rebels as he embarks on a harrowing journey to the enigmatic island of Godstone, determined to uncover the truth behind his father’s mysterious disappearance. Equipped with his mystical pendulum, Alan must navigate the foggy streets and eerie buildings of Godstone, a place once home to a notorious cult known for its disturbing experiments and rituals.
Key Features of The Occultist:
- Mystic Pendulum: Utilize the pendulum’s five unique mechanics to interact with and manipulate the environment.
- First-Person Experience: Immerse yourself in the foreboding world of The Occultist through Alan’s eyes.
- Survival Horror: Experience tense exploration, atmospheric environments, and a gripping, personal narrative.
- Next-Gen Graphics: Enjoy a visually stunning and immersive horror experience.
- Hide & Sneak: Employ stealth mechanics to navigate the story without direct combat.
- Memorable Characters: Encounter adversaries that make the investigation a true nightmare.
- Puzzles: Solve a variety of puzzles that require insight into the occult.
- Original Soundtrack: Featuring music by renowned composer Pepe Herrero.
Were you hoping to get a lot more for The Occultist out there or is this perfect for a game still early in the cycle? Will we get a lot more this coming Summer or will this be what we get until the end of the year when it is further along? Were you able to spot anything more than walking around and using our gear for various things or was it all setting and a little bit of the supernatural tools we will have for you? Slink your way down to the comment section to discuss all of this and let us keep it going until we have more. We are certainly excited about The Occultist and look forward to getting more. We do get all of that, we will surely pass it along here. All you need to do is keep your pendulum pointed at the site and our social accounts so you are able to see and hear all of it as we are.