The Occultist
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| Published | Kind | Announcement | Build |
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| In-game event | Deluxe Pack Update | SOUNDTRACK Deluxe Pack Issue Solved Due to a previous issue, the soundtrack was not properly accessible for players who owned this edition. This has now been fully resolved, and you should be able to access it as intended. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience while we worked on fixing this. Thank you for your continued support! We hope you enjoy the soundtrack as… | — | |
| In-game event | PATCH 1.0.1 NOW LIVE PATCH - UPDATE NOTES Hello everyone! First of all, we want to thank everyone who has played the game, enjoyed it, and taken the time to be part of our community. Seeing you explore the city of Godstone and connect with it truly means a lot to us. A new update is now live, featuring several technical adjustments and improvements. This patch focuses on refining gameplay systems to ensure a smooth… | — | |
| Community | Quick Update: Fixes & Improvements in Progress Hi everyone, A huge thank you for your feedback! We are working hard to address the issues you’ve reported. A patch is currently in development, focusing on two of our top priorities: · Deluxe Edition: We are aware of the issue regarding the missing soundtrack in the Deluxe Edition . The Soundtrack will appear in your library as soon as the fix is implemented. We apologize for the inconvenience… | — | |
| Steam news | THE OCCULTIST IS OUT NOW The Gates of Godstone are Open: The Occultist is OUT NOW! 📿 It’s hard to put into words what this moment means for us at DALOAR Studios . We started this project back in 2021 with a very clear vision: to create a horror story that stays with you long after you turn off the screen. As an indie studio, this is our first project, and we’ve put everything we have into making Godstone Island a plac… | — | |
| Community | Godstone Awaits: Watch the Official Launch Trailer The Island is Calling: Official Launch Trailer 📿🕯️ We are just 6 days away from launch, and today is a very emotional day for us at DALOAR Studios . We’ve finally released the Official Launch Trailer for The Occultist , and we can’t wait for you to see it. This trailer captures the essence of what we’ve been building: the psychological tension, the weight of Alan’s memories, and the oppressiv… | — | |
| Community | 7 Days Until Godstone Island Opens its Gates The Final Countdown: 7 Days to Launch! The wait is almost over. In exactly one week , on April 8th , The Occultist will officially launch on Steam. What started as a journey to find a missing father will lead you into the heart of Godstone Island , a place frozen in time since 1950. As Alan Rebels, you won't just be exploring an abandoned town; you’ll be stepping into a nightmare fueled by maca… | — | |
| Community | The Occultist is part of Future Game Show! The Occultist featured at Future Games Show – GDC Edition! We’re excited to share that The Occultist was showcased during the Future Games Show – GDC Edition , part of the GDC Festival of Gaming! The event brought together more than 40 upcoming games from studios around the world, featuring exclusive trailers, announcements, and developer spotlights. We’re proud that The Occultist was among the… | — | |
| Announcement | Release Date Announcement Heyho everyone, we are extremely proud to finally be able to share the Release Date of the Occultist with all of you: We are releasing the Occultist on the 8th of April . Yes - that is really soon, which is why we have some more insights into the development prepared - in form of a new developer diary video: We are looking forward to show you what we have been working on in the recent years and… | — | |
| Game update | The Occultist Demo Update Log #4 Version: 133.1 Implemented: · Implemented Steam Input The Occultist Team | — | |
| Major update | New Demo Updated for the Steam Next Fest! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be participating in the upcoming Steam Next Fest! To make sure everyone has the best possible experience during the event, we’ve implemented several new features and improvements, along with important fixes and optimizations. Below you’ll find a summary of the latest updates included in this build: Version: 132.1.13786 Improvements: · Some optimisations were… | — | |
| Game update | The Occultist Demo Update Log #2 Version: 130.2 Fixes: · Fixed a collision outside the house where you can fall into the void The Occultist Team | — | |
| Community | Thank You for Playing The Occultist Demo! Thank You for Playing The Occultist Demo 🕯️ We want to take a moment to sincerely thank everyone who played the The Occultist demo during Steam Detective Fest 2026 ːsteamhappyː Seeing so many of you explore Godstone Island , experience its atmosphere, and share your impressions with us has been incredibly rewarding for the entire team. Every message, comment, and piece of feedback we received… | — | |
| Game update | The Occultist Demo Update Log #1 Version: 126.5.13358 Adjustments: · Adjusted the duration and difficulty of the balance on the river. · Adjusted the time window of the QTE on the Barn. Fixes: · Fixed poping animation in forest. · Fixed interactive icon position in different languages. · Fixed roughness on some meshes. · Fixed a crash related to changing graphic settings on the forest. · Fixed some flashlight and lights issues… | — | |
| Steam news | The Occultist Public Demo is Live at Steam Festival of Detectives 2026 The Occultist Public Demo is Live at Steam Festival of Detectives 2026 We’re incredibly excited to finally share this moment with you. During the Steam Festival of Detectives 2026 , The Occultist is opening its doors with its first-ever public demo . This is the first time players outside the studio can explore the island, uncover its mysteries, and experience the atmosphere we’ve been building… | — | |
| Community | JUNE UPDATE: The Power of Music in The Occultist June 21st marks European Music Day , and we couldn’t imagine a better moment to unveil something we’ve been waiting to share with you: the main theme from the official trailer of The Occultist . 🎼 A Sound That Summons the Spirit of GodStone Composed by the brilliant Pepe Herrero and recorded with a live orchestra , this piece sets the tone for everything The Occultist stands for: A deep emotio… | — | |
| Community | MONTHLY UPDATES: MAY The Occultist: May Updates 👻📿 One more month, welcome to the monthly post of The Occultist! This month we want to show you an essential part of the development process of The Occultist : how we went from concept to the final environment of GodStone. Through four comparisons, we would like you to see the evolution of some important locations of the island From Art to Game: 4 scenes, 2 worlds �… | — | |
| Community | MONTHLY UPDATES: APRIL The Occultist: April Updates 👻📿 We’re back with another monthly update for The Occultist, and we’ve got some exciting news to share! This time, we’re diving into one of the most essential tools in the game—your Diary . Plus, we’ve got something HUGE to celebrate: The Occultist has won Best in Play at GDC 2025 ! 📖 The Diary: Your tool for discovering the unknown 📖 In The Occultist, investiga… | — | |
| Community | THE OCCULTIST NEW GAMEPLAY TRAILER / NACON CONNECT Hello everyone! As indie developers developing our first game, this is a really special moment for us, and we couldn't be more excited to share it with you. The Occultist has been featured at Nacon Connect . To be able to be part of this event alongside so many amazing projects is an honor, and we're incredibly grateful for this opportunity which we would like to thank Daedalic and Nacon for. A… | — | |
| Community | MONTHLY POST OF THE OCCULTIST: FEBRUARY The Occultist: February Images 👻📿 The story of GodStone remains shrouded in mystery... but its eerie locations are starting to emerge. This month, we’re unveiling new exclusive images showcasing some of the haunting spaces you'll encounter in The Occultist . 🏚️ Desolate children’s rooms, 🚪 A chilling hospital hallway, 🌊 And the interior of a mariner-style house. GodStone seems to have been… | — | |
| Community | THE OCCULTIST Countdown Begins! 🕯️ 2025: The year of The Occultist 👻📿 The wait is almost over: The Occultist launches this year ! To build anticipation, we'd like to take you inside the island of GodStone with a series of exclusive monthly articles. Each month, we'll unveil never-before-seen images showcasing the art, mystery and chilling atmosphere of The Occultist. ⚠️ Don't worry, there are no story spoilers here. We'll just… | — | |
| Community | Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays The house seems to be already decorated, don't you see? Use Alan's abilities to discover them! 📿 We hope you are having a great holiday season with your loved ones 🤗 This year has been a year full of wonderful moments! As the release date of The Occultist gets closer, we are still working hard to finalize the game. While there is still some way to go, we have accomplished a lot so far and wil… | — | |
| Community | The Occultist is part of TGAGWCAGA 2024! We’re excited to announce that The Occultist will be part of TGAGWCAGA 2024 — The Game Awards for Games Who Can't Afford the Game Awards ! This unique indie game showcase streams live this Friday, December 13th. TGAGWCAGA is a brand new showcase designed to spotlight incredible indie games that truly deserve more attention—while also poking a bit of fun at the exclusivity of The Game Awards. Do… | — | |
| Community | Reveal Announcement Hey friends of atmospheric horror, We are excited to present to you our newest project THE OCCULTIST , a first-person horror experience that will cast its spell over you in no time. Coming 2025 . Watch the brand new exclusive official cinematic trailer : Wishlist THE OCCULTIST now! See you on Godstone Island, DALOAR & Daedalic Entertainment | — |
Announcements are the developer’s own posts to the game’s Steam news feed: updates and their patch notes, in-game events, releases and sales. The important ones are marked on the players chart.