The Occultist
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Final Dev Diary Explores Psychological Horror and Lasting Impact
Daedalic Entertainment and DALOAR released the final developer diary for The Occultist, detailing its psychological horror elements and focus on player interpretation. The game, launching April 8, 2026, emphasizes slow-burning suspense over jump scares. A PC demo is available in multiple languages.
“Fear Is Something You Hear First” – The Occultist Dev Diary Episode 4 explores the game’s handcrafted music
The fourth developer diary for The Occultist, titled “Fear Is Something You Hear First,” delves into the game's sound design, emphasizing the role of music, sound effects, and silence in creating a horror atmosphere. The soundtrack features orchestral and choral recordings by the Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, with composer Pepe Herrero and DALOAR CEO David Lorenzo highlighted. The game, developed by DALOAR and published by Daedalic Entertainment, is set to launch on April 8, 2026, with a demo available on PC.
Future Games Show Spring Showcase & FGS Live From GDC 2026: Every Game Announcement and Reveal |
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2026 featured over 40 game announcements and reveals for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The event, co-hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, included world premieres and updates from both AAA and indie developers. A subsequent FGS Live From GDC broadcast continued with additional reveals directly from the Game Developers Conference.
Everything announced at FGS Live From GDC 2026
FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 showcased numerous game announcements, including world premieres and new trailers. Titles like Slash Zero, Yerba Buena, Project Songbird, and Deep Rock Galactic: Rogue Core were revealed, with many slated for PC and console releases in 2026. The event also featured developer interviews and updates on existing titles.
How To Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase Powered By HyperX and FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming on Thursday, March 12
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase, powered by HyperX, will air on March 12th, featuring over 40 games from AAA and indie studios. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90-minute show will include world premieres and trailers. A follow-up event, FGS Live From GDC Festival of Gaming, will provide further news and exclusive content directly from the GDC showfloor.
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase airs this week — here's how to watch and what games to expect from the…
The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will take place on March 12, featuring over 40 upcoming games with new trailers and previews. Hosted by Devora Wilde and Shai Matheson, the 90+ minute show will include reveals for titles like Life is Strange: Reunion and Directive 8020. It will be broadcast on platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and Steam.
Missed Steam Next Fest? Don’t worry, some of its best demos are still available for you to try – GTOGG
Although Steam Next Fest has concluded, many of its game demos remain available for players to try. The article highlights several notable demos, including Altered Alma, DownSouth, Iron Blight, Follow Us, The Occultist, REPLACED, and John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, which offer a variety of genres and experiences.
The Occultist Release Date Set for April 8 as PS5 and Xbox Pre-Orders Go Live
The first-person horror adventure game The Occultist will launch on April 8, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, with pre-orders now live. Developer DALOAR and publisher Daedalic Entertainment released a new developer diary detailing the game's focus on atmospheric psychological horror and environmental storytelling rather than jump scares. A demo is currently available.
Release Dates
Grind Survivors released a trailer on March 16th. The Occultist will launch on April 8th for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, with a developer diary episode released detailing the upcoming launch.
The Occultist launches April 8
The first-person narrative-driven psychological horror game, The Occultist, is set to launch on April 8 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game focuses on a psychological horror experience.
2026 Upcoming Games Release Schedule
The year 2026 is shaping up to be a significant one for video game releases, with numerous titles slated for launch across various platforms. This includes highly anticipated games like Grand Theft Auto 6, alongside many sequels and new IPs. The article provides a month-by-month breakdown of confirmed release dates and general 2026 windows for games on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
New PS5 Games Release Dates in 2026
This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming PlayStation 5 game release dates scheduled for 2026. It includes tentative and confirmed dates for a wide variety of titles, noting that these dates are subject to change. The list is regularly updated and covers releases from March through to TBA dates.
