The game will "strive for an equal distribution between combat, exploration, puzzles, and story", with "a light tendency towards exploration and puzzles."
In addition to a quality mode that will target 4K and 30 FPS, the upcoming survival horror title will also feature a 60 FPS performance mode.
THQ Nordic "will be happy to explore further" if reception for the upcoming reboot merits follow-ups.
"For the full story experience, we would expect players to play the game at least twice," assosciate producer Andreas Schmiedecker says.
However, those who remember the original story will "find a lot of hints and references" and "a couple of surprises."
Depending on who players control, they'll see different parts of the manor and reactions from NPCs reflected in the cutscenes.
The prologue follows Grace Saunders as she's asked to deliver a letter to Emily Hartwood while a strange presence lingers in Derceto.
The reboot retails for $59.99 and features Jodie Comer and David Harbour as the protagonists, Emily Hartwood and Edward Carnby.
THQ Nordic and Pieces Interactive will "unveil answers to some of the most pressing questions surrounding the game".
The expansion finally makes its way to consoles.
It’s been over a decade, but a third expansion is here.
New items, armour, the Runemaster mastery and much more now available for $14.99.
Associate Producer Peter Cornelius also praises DualShock 4, won't personally go back to mouse and keyboard.
Peter Cornelius, Associate Producer at Paradox Interactive gives us the lowdown on Magicka 2.
It's looking gorgeous on the PS4 according to Associate Producer Peter Cornelius.
"Blowing up a friend with a homemade spell-salad is 16 times more fun when you're within punching distance of said friend."
Tablet versions due out on May 2nd.