Inquisitors,

We have just released Update 1.1 on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store) and PlayStation 5 that adds new gameplay options to skip puzzles, automate QTE, and more. The Update also addresses various gameplay, general, and visual issues.

Please find the full changelog below.

• Hide Light Beams: Light Beams can now be disabled via a toggle. General navigation to other districts is still functional. Only none-district gate light beams are disabled.
  
• Skippable Puzzles: Puzzles can now be skipped. Once this has been set to “On”, a new input shows up on each puzzle which automatically resolves the puzzle once pressed.
  
• Easy Combat Mode: Each enemy can be defeated with 1 hit once the toggle is set to “On”.
  
• Automatic QTE: Once set to “On”, all QTEs automatically complete.

• Fixed an issue that prevented the Scourge ability to reappear after Mordimer has died in the Unworld.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused NPCs to get stuck during escorts.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Mordimer to glitch through staircases if pushed by an NPC.
  
• Fixed an issue which prevented the light beam in front of the town hall from getting displayed.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the task “Find the warehouse of the brothers Finkelstein” to not get removed from the active task UI.
  
• Fixed an issue in the cathedral which caused a cutscene to not trigger properly when reaching the related way point.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the camera to glitch through the ground while eavesdropping in the Harbor.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused unskippable dialogues in the clinic.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the Vampire to attack through objects.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused a boss to move through objects.
  
• Fixed an issue which prevented shrine interaction while hunting Jonas.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the Brood of the Murk to glitch through the stairs at the shards in the Unworld.

• Fixed an issue which caused Mordimer to be displayed for a short amount of time after the End Credits.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused a Monk in the library to be stuck in the ground after finishing his voice line.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused an NPC to sink into the ground in the dungeon.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused missing subtitles in one of the endings.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused Mordimer to disappear when quickly changing graphic settings and going back to the main menu.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the game to become unresponsive when quickly changing the Upscaling options.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the game to become unresponsive when changing the graphical quality in the Unworld.

• Fixed an issue which caused Amelia to pop up during the dungeon escape event.
  
• Fixed an issue that resulted in the Executioner’s Mask clipping through Mordimer’s hands.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused Nontle’s skirt to glitch into the ground.
  
• Fixed an issue that caused idling town guards to clip.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the merchant son to have blood on himself before the events at the dungeon entrance.
  
• Fixed an issue which could corrupt the environment and make it disappear.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused a broken environment when loading a save in the Catacombs.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the Ruffian to T-pose inside the brothel.
  
• Fixed an issue where a guard’s arm was glitching into his body.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused Mordimer’s face to get distorted during combat.
  
• Fixed an issue in the cathedral district which caused a patrolling monk to glitch through another NPC.
  
• Fixed an issue which cloned the dead body of the vampire.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused Mordimer to not properly hold his sword with two hands.

• Fixed an issue which caused the guards voice over audio to be lower compared to other voice overs.
  
• Adjusted some volume levels of sound effects.

• Fixed an issue which caused the “Master Inquisitor” achievement not properly recognizing unlocked achievements.

Inquisitors,

We have just released a hotfix on Steam, Epic Games Store and PlayStation 5, that addresses some crashes, an issue when speaking with the cardinal in the catherdral and an issue that could cause the playerplayers to get stuck when interacting with a specific fast travel entrance. Microsoft Store and Xbox Series X|S will follow.

Please find the full changelog below.

• Fixed an issue which caused random crashes (especially on PlayStation 5).
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the title game to crash while visiting the library.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused crashes in the Unworld.

• Fixed an issue which prevented further dialogue options when speaking with the Cardinal in the cathedral.
  
• Fixed an issue which caused the player to get stuck when interacting with the Fast Travel entrance in the cathedral district.

• [German] Fixed the description of the achievement “‘Tis but dust, scamp”. (The old decription mentioned that you need to complete the sixth Unworld. In this case, it should have been the seventh Unworld.)

The Unworld awaits… We have finally lifted the veil between the light and darkness, to bring the dark fantasy game The Inquisitor to Steam, Windows PC (Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store) PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £34.99, with the Deluxe Edition containing the Original Soundtrack, Digital Compendium, and The Grandmaster’s Attire for £44.99.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880470/The_Inquisitor/

A demo of The Inquisitor is also available on Steam, Windows PC, PlayStation Store and Xbox Series X|S.

The Inquisitor transports players to the year 1500 A.D. in an alternate historical timeline where Jesus escaped his crucifixion and, instead of forgiveness, brought violent vengeance on all the non-believers. In a world full of unrelenting sinners, a trusted servant of Christ Vengeful, Mordimer Madderin, is sent to uncover the sinister secrets and dark forces plaguing the city of Koenigstein.

In The Inquisitor, players find themselves drawn into a world of deception and conspiracy. Where every gritty twist and turn in the story of Koenigstein, and the story Mordimer himself, unfolds before the player’s eyes. Each player decision will carry consequence and informs the final outcome, offering branching storylines and missions that will test morality and determine the fate of both the sacred and the sinful denizens of Koenigstein.

With a unique skillset, Mordimer will bring retribution upon the malicious forces that have invaded the city, using his sleuthing abilities to interrogate suspects to mete out judgement in this cruel era of justice. But the mysteries of Koenigstein run far deeper than the faithless transgressions that have befallen the surface. Mordimer will need to descend into the mysterious Unworld ruled by the malevolent Murk, to uncover the mysteries hiding within the souls of the heretics.

Seek justice today - The Inquisitor is now available on Steam, Windows PC (Microsoft Store and Epic Games Store) PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S for £34.99, with the Deluxe Edition containing the Original Soundtrack, Digital Compendium, and The Grandmaster’s Attire for £44.99.

Players can also tune in to the Kalypso Media live stream this evening at 6 pm GMT / 7 pm CET where David from Kalypso Media and Piotr from The Dust will play through the first missions together and answer questions from the community.

• Be the ultimate Holy Judge and Jury: Your role as an Inquisitor is to maintain order and enforce the faith in God. But the world is full of sinners who have lost their way. Decide the fates of those you judge in multiple story-driven cases and missions. This is a world where morality and what is right have long strayed from each other. So, will you show mercy or undying belief in The Holy Law?
  
• A morally tainted, non-linear tale: This is a dark and gritty story centred around a religion preaching revenge and violence. Multiple branching story choices will test your morality. Choose your path and decide what kind of Inquisitor you will be - one of pity or one of retribution - and ultimately what mark you will leave on this world.
  
• Enlightened sleuthing: Mordimer has unique skills and abilities that allow him to solve the various crimes and mysteries that have befallen Koenigstein. Track down and interrogate suspects. Discover the hidden truths of the city and its inhabitants. Piece together the evidence and make your final judgments.
  
• Delve into the Unworld: Unbeknownst to those around him, Mordimer has the ability to enter the mysterious Unworld. There he can discover the deeper secrets that suspects have tried to hide in their souls. But there is a grave risk when venturing into this world and the dark force which reigns supreme here will do everything it can to destroy you for stepping foot into its realm.
  
• Persuasive interrogations: The 1500’s remain a cruel era of justice. As an Inquisitor, you have free rein to use whatever methods and tools deemed necessary to persuade suspects to reveal ‘the truth’. These optional interrogations date back to the times of the real Inquisition and it’s up to you to decide if and how much force to apply to those under your investigation.
  
• Let your sword do the talking: Sometimes a tongue just needs to be cut right out in order to loosen it. A full sword-based combat system means various cases will let or even require you to use brute force. Master your blade, find your openings, and use your enemy’s weak points against them.

Tune in February 8th at 7pm CET as we play the first missions of The Inquisitor in a livestream with special guest Piotr from developer team The Dust and answer questions from the community.

https://www.youtube.com/@KalypsoMediaGroup/featured

Yes, you can pet the dog in The Inquisitor. He's called Friend. 🐶
In 6 days, the Inquisitor will enter Koenigstein to start his investigation– and you'll be able to meet Friend:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/1880470/The_Inquisitor/

 
In The Inquisitor, players take on the role of Mordimer Madderdin, servant of God and appointed Inquisitor by the Bishop of Hez Hezron. In a world where Christ Merciless descended from the cross to take revenge on his tormentors and triumph over them, it will take more than faith to perform this mighty task.
You have been sent to the City of Koenigstein to investigate mysterious events and find yourself caught in a fierce power struggle between two prominent local groups. Throughout your investigations you will encounter dark secrets, cruelty and human sin; and uncover something far darker, threatening, and more dangerous.

• Investigation: During the investigation players will gather and analyze evidence and compile all critical information into Mordimers Journal. Players will use those clues to obtain information to gain even more insight and reconstruct crime scenes later in the game. 
  
• Dialogues: Players will engage in dialogues with citizens of Koenigstein to gather information during the investigations. Decisions made in these conversations will influence the outcome of the player throughout the game.  
  
• Qualified Interrogations: As an Inquisitor, the player will encounter suspects of heresy, blasphemy, and murder. It is possible to use force and torture to interrogate the suspects to gather information, but those means should be employed with caution – the goal is to save poor souls from damnation. 
  
• The Unworld: Mordimer possesses the power to travel to the Unworld. To enter this abyssal plane, he releases his soul from the body. This ability enables players to see behind the real world and reveal clusters of magic as well as the real nature of the citizens of Koenigstein. But there is a grave risk when venturing into this world and the dark force which reigns supreme here will do everything it can to destroy you for stepping foot into its realm.   
  
• Combat: Mordimer is not a master of this trade but knows his way around combat quite well and uses his wit to gain strategic advantage over opponents. 

 
You should play The Inquisitor if you enjoy thrilling crime or detective stories and if you like to actively collect hints and clues to reveal secrets that unfold into a mature and rich fantasy adventure. The dark medieval setting, paired with well-placed gore elements, add to the overall grim atmosphere. 

As a player, it depends solely on you how you approach this - will you commit the ‘sin of mercy’ (according to Mordimer's belief, in the alternative version of religious reality) and show compassion to the spiritually weak? Or will you be the merciless hand of God and achieve your goals through torture and intimidation? Depending on your choice, the game world and its characters will adapt accordingly. 

But there’s much more to it – at its core, The Inquisitor is a dark fantasy adventure, which also includes real-time action combat (stand-off encounters and boss fights) as well as The Unworld, a hidden world that comes with its own set of rules. Accessible through a special skill set of the main character, the Unworld allows you to gain insight hidden to everyone else to help you to solve your mission. However, you’ll need to keep the dangers in our world at bay, whilst managing your own capacities as nothing in life comes without a cost. 


The Inquisitor will be released on Windows PC (Steam, EPIC and the Microsoft Store), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S consoles.  

The Inquisitor will be coming February 8th, 2024 for Windows PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S consoles. 
 
The Inquisitor is developed by The Dust S.A., located in Breslau (Wroclaw), Poland and is inspired by the bestselling Inquisitor book series by Jacek Piekara. 

The game will support voice overs in English, German, and Polish.  
The interface and subtitles will also be available in French, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Brazilian-Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese.  

The Inquisitor is at its core a story-driven fantasy adventure game with a focus on detective elements, adding action mechanics to the mix. 

The game is developed with the Unity Engine.  

No, there will be no Mod Support.

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes one copy of The Inquisitor game, the digital compendium, the original soundtrack, and the awe-inspiring Grandmaster’s Attire.
Get ready to fulfill your inquisitorial duties to the Holy Office in style and strike fear into the hearts of all sinners within Koenigstein’s borders.


Minimum System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10
  
• CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 / Ryzen 5 2600
  
• RAM: 16GB
  
• GPU: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB / AMD RX 590
  
• DirectX: Version 11
  
• Storage: 23 GB
  
• Additional Notes: SSD recommended / Upscaling via FSR recommended

Recommended System Requirements

• OS: Windows 10
  
• CPU: Intel Core i7-7700K / Ryzen 7 2700
  
• RAM: 16GB
  
• GPU: GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD RX 5700
  
• DirectX: Version 11
  
• Storage: 23 GB
  
• Additional Notes: SSD recommended / Upscaling via DLSS or FSR recommended

With only 3 weeks to go until the release of The Inquisitor, we have released a third developer diary, detailing the dark and intricate lore behind the world of the upcoming dark fantasy adventure game, The Inquisitor.

The video, entitled “The Worlds of the Inquisitor”, follows Game Designer Damian Pawlak, Writer Przemek Wróbel, and Head of Production Kuba Karolewski as they discuss the role of the Unworld, the Church, and the city of Koenigstein within the game.

The Inquisitor launches February 8 on Steam, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with a special 10% launch discount PS Plus members who purchase the Standard and Deluxe Editions between February 8th and February 15th.

The game will launch with a Digital Deluxe edition, including a high-quality Digital Compendium, detailing some of the many intricacies hidden within the game’s lore, Mordimer’s Grandmaster’s Attire, and the Original Soundtrack.

• Be the ultimate Holy Judge and Jury: Your role as an Inquisitor is to maintain order and enforce the faith in God. But the world is full of sinners who have lost their way. Decide the fates of those you judge in multiple story-driven cases and missions. This is a world where morality and what is right have long strayed from each other. So, will you show mercy or undying belief in The Holy Law?
  
• A morally tainted, non-linear tale: This is a dark and gritty story centred around a religion preaching revenge and violence. Multiple branching story choices will test your morality. Choose your path and decide what kind of Inquisitor you will be - one of pity or one of retribution - and ultimately what mark you will leave on this world.
  
• Enlightened sleuthing: Mordimer has unique skills and abilities that allow him to solve the various crimes and mysteries that have befallen Koenigstein. Track down and interrogate suspects. Discover the hidden truths of the city and its inhabitants. Piece together the evidence and make your final judgments.
  
• Delve into the Unworld: Unbeknownst to those around him, Mordimer has the ability to enter the mysterious Unworld. There he can discover the deeper secrets that suspects have tried to hide in their souls. But there is a grave risk when venturing into this world and the dark force which reigns supreme here will do everything it can to destroy you for stepping foot into its realm.
  
• Persuasive interrogations: The 1500’s remain a cruel era of justice. As an Inquisitor, you have free rein to use whatever methods and tools deemed necessary to persuade suspects to reveal ‘the truth’. These optional interrogations date back to the times of the real Inquisition and it’s up to you to decide if and how much force to apply to those under your investigation.
  
• Let your sword do the talking: Sometimes a tongue just needs to be cut right out in order to loosen it. A full sword-based combat system means various cases will let or even require you to use brute force. Master your blade, find your openings, and use your enemy’s weak points against them.

On this day, Christ Triumphant – our flaming Savior has been born. Let us honor him today and remember his Holy Wrath! The Community Team Freeky, Kaarl and Lunareiya, as well as the entire team behind The Inquisitor wish you a Merry Christmas!