The Occultist – A Father With a Secret. A Forbidden Ritual. A Terrifying Truth.
Explore the cursed island of Godstone, wield your mystical pendulum, and uncover the horrors that lie beneath - coming in 2026 from Daedalic Entertainment and DALOAR.
March 6, 2025
Hamburg, Germany – 06.03.2025 – Daedalic Entertainment, in collaboration with developer DALOAR, is thrilled to present a new trailer for The Occultist. Unveiled today during 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 and PC in 2026.
🎬 Watch the new trailer: https://youtu.be/OYNyCFZRXX0
🎭 Visit the Steam Page: The Occultist on Steam
🔗 Download the press kit: The Occultist - Press Assets
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 and 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.
Prepare for a gripping and terrifying adventure. The Occultist is set to deliver a horror experience that will leave players questioning what is truly possible in the world of the occult.
For more information, visit Daedalic Entertainment and DALOAR Studios.
For more Information and interview requests, please contact bernd.berheide@daedalic.com.
About DALOAR
DALOAR (formerly Pentakill Studios) is a video game company founded in 2021, built upon years of experience in computer graphics and development. The company's origins trace back to the creation of iVisual, which is dedicated to advancing training in 3D technologies and video games.
The team of more than 30 professionals works on-site in Valladolid, Spain. The studio is fully engrossed in the development of our debut first-person horror video game, The Occultist, which has already amassed over 30 awards and nominations since its announcement. Follow Daloar on social media: https://linktr.ee/daloar.
About Daedalic Entertainment
Daedalic Entertainment is a renowned publisher that has supported indie developers for over 17 years, bringing its titles to every major gaming platform. The line-up of games includes a diverse variety of unique titles, focusing on four distinct areas: storytelling, strategy, co-op games, and wholesome games. With an international team of around 45 employees, Daedalic is currently working with various development studios to create a new line-up of innovative games across consoles and PCs to market. Recent hits include New Cycle, Barotrauma, Unrailed!, REVEIL, Potion Tycoon, Deponia, Shadow Tactics, Inkulinati, Hidden Deep, Fling to the Finish! and more.
Please look out for upcoming games, including The Occultist, Woodo, Once Upon a Puppet, Wild Woods, and many more. Since April 2022, Daedalic Entertainment has been a subsidiary of the French publishing house Nacon. For more, please visit: https://press.daedalic.com.
Follow Daedalic Entertainment on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/developer/daedalic.