Ice-Pick Lodge’s new demo for Pathologic 3 is now available as part of the Steam Next Fest, but that’s not all. A new trailer is also available, announcing a release date of January 9th, 2026, for PC. Check it out below.
The story focuses on Daniil Dankovsky, a doctor swept up in a plague-ridden city. With only 12 days, the player must make numerous decisions, from quarantining citizens to forcefully administering injections, to ensure its survival. Of course, things won’t always go according to plan and solving the mystery of the plague is paramount.
As for the demo, it’s touted as “entirely unique content” that hasn’t been shown before, with Dankovsky investigating Town-on-Gorkhon and interacting with its characters. It’s a solid introduction to the series’ core gameplay mechanics and moral quandaries, and even features controller support (which is currently in beta).
Stay tuned for more details and updates on Pathologic 3, and check out our interview with the director here.
