The Occultist, the upcoming horror adventure from Daedalic Entertainment and DALOAR, premiered a new trailer during IGN Fan Fest, offering the most detailed look yet at the game’s eerie setting and supernatural mechanics.
The trailer highlights never-before-seen gameplay elements, revealing new glimpses of Godstone, the haunted island that serves as the game’s backdrop. Between scenes of flickering candlelight and crumbling architecture, viewers catch sight of arcane pendulum powers, cryptic puzzle encounters, and spectral entities that seem to blur the line between memory and nightmare.
Far from a simple showcase, the footage demonstrates the project’s steady progress and hints at how deeply atmosphere and tension will shape the experience.
Every sequence feels deliberate — from the slow tracking shots through Godstone’s decaying streets to the sound design that underscores its lingering dread. The island’s secrets appear tied to rituals and forces best left untouched, though the trailer stops short of revealing the larger narrative.
Described as a psychological horror adventure, The Occultist aims to merge environmental storytelling with puzzle-solving and occult themes. Players will wield mysterious abilities, confront spectral foes, and unravel the mysteries behind Godstone’s descent into ruin.
With The Occultist set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox, and PC via Steam in 2026, this latest reveal builds anticipation for what could turn out to be one of the more unique horror releases of next year.
