The developer, Fool’s Theory, who is currently working on the Witcher 1 remake, has disclosed that they are collaborating with 11 bit studios to develop a new supernatural RPG game named The Thaumaturge. The studios are both composed of AAA veterans, and that sounds very promising for their new project.
The Game
Fool’s Theory has contributed to the creation of prominent games like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Outriders, while 11 bit studios have developed Frostpunk. In the past three decades, Poland has witnessed the emergence of numerous talents, with CD Projekt Red being one of its biggest success stories. CD Projekt Red is responsible for the creation of The Witcher trilogy, and although the first two games received favorable responses, it was the release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt that propelled the company into becoming one of the most prosperous AAA studios. Following the success of The Witcher 3, some of the developers chose to depart from CD Projekt Red to establish their own companies with the hope of working on a broader range of games.
Plenty of those developers have joined both Fool’s Theory and 11 bit studios, resulting in the production of fresh and captivating games. Currently, Fool’s Theory is focused on remaking The Witcher 1 using Unreal Engine 5, while in 2019, the company revealed Project Vitriol, which it was developing in partnership with 11 bit studios. Fans now have the chance to view a teaser of this latest offering.
Project Vitriol Is The Thaumaturge
The previously titled Project Vitriol is now known as The Thaumaturge. It is a story-driven RPG with morally ambiguous choices. Players will encounter Thaumaturges, who can control hybrid creatures called Salutors with psychic powers. However, consequences are never straightforward when dealing with these powerful beings, making for an intriguing gameplay experience.
What Will it Offer?
The Thaumaturge is set to offer players an immersive world where decisions have consequences, and the protagonist can be molded according to the player’s preferences. Interactions with Salutors will provide players with a unique set of skills, and turn-based combat will be a prominent feature of the game. The teaser trailer for The Thaumaturge has generated great interest among gamers, and the title is expected to cater primarily to hardcore RPG fans.