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Marianne is a medium, capable of communicating with spirits and moving between the material and spiritual worlds. This extraordinary ability makes her both the driving force of the story and a tragic figure, struggling with her own traumas as she discovers dark truths about herself. Marianne’s appearance in the Spirit World differs from her real-world self. With her white hair and the bright light of her powers, she resembles a candle in the darkness, guiding lost souls through the void.



The inspiration for Marianne’s role as a guide came from the mysterious lanterns of the dead, widely known as lanternes des morts. Between the 12th and 14th centuries, these lanterns were erected in many places across Europe. Through their light, they pointed the way for people lost in the darkness and announced the proximity of sacred places—locations caught between the earth and the heavens. These lanterns acted as waypoints for both the living and the dead. They also dispelled the gloom, where penitent souls or wraiths might have hidden— and revealed criminals lurking to prey on travelers. The dual purpose of the lanterns of the dead has fascinated historians for centuries.


Fun Fact:

Most surviving lanternes des morts are located in France, particularly in the Limousin region. They can also be found in Poitou and Berry, with a few examples in Spain and Great Britain.



At first glance, Marianne’s abilities seem to be useful tools for helping spirits trapped in the spiritual world. However, the game quickly makes it clear that her gift is also a curse. Marianne doesn’t just see the suffering of others—she relives her own pain repeatedly. The truth about her past raises questions about her mission. We leave the answers to you - look for them by delving into our story about a true medium - a living lanternes des morts.

Also be sure to check a pulse-pounding, third-person survival horror with a gripping and twisted time travel story!

The game is coming to PC (Steam) and consoles in 2025!

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You already know about the world of the spirits lurking in the dark corners of Kraków. Now it seems like yet more nightmares are haunting this fabled Polish city.

Today we are thrilled to share the announcement of a brand-new IP by Bloober Team: Cronos: The New Dawn - a pulse-pounding, third-person survival horror game with a gripping and twisted time travel story!

The game is coming to PC (Steam) and consoles in 2025!

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When we released The Medium few years ago (which was heavily inspired by the SILENT HILL series) we couldn’t imagine that this day would ever arrive. And yet, here we are!

Developed in close collaboration with our friends from Konami, today we are releasing the remake of SILENT HILL 2!

We would like to invite you all to enter the legendary fog-shrouded town and immerse yourself in an intense psychological horror experience!

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Driven by a mysterious letter from his late wife, James returns to Silent Hill, the place where their most cherished memories were made. What he finds instead is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the nightmarish creatures, solve intricate puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this lovingly-created remake of SILENT HILL 2.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2124490/SILENT_HILL_2/

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This week The Medium takes part in the special Poland-themed Steam event together with other games by our talented friends from our country.

To celebrate this, we’ve prepared a discount for our game so be sure to check it if you still wish to experience the mysterious story of Marianne.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1293160/The_Medium/

Meanwhile, for this occasion, we also have a number of facts about the game that are related to the country where it was developed.

Check out the the list of Polish themes in The Medium!

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[h3]Story Setting[/h3]

The story of The Medium is set in Kraków, Poland, and the locations featured in the game are real. Marianne resides in a tenement in the Old Town, which is also the same building where the events of Observer: System Redux occur.



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[h3]King's Monument[/h3]

Next to the tenement, there is a monument of the Polish king, Władysław II Jagiełło, which was revealed in 1910. It commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Grundwald (1410), where the king defeated the German Teutonic Order. The monument is visible in the intro video of the game.



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[h3]Marrianne's flat[/h3]

The flat where Marianne and Jack live is filled with iconic interior decorations and references to Polish culture from the 90s, such as furniture, carpets, pictures, and potted plants.



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[h3]Classic coffee/tea cups[/h3]

The metal holder for a coffee glass that Marianne uses in the beginning scenes of the game is an iconic one, used in Polish homes for decades.



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[h3]The Black Madonna of Częstochowa[/h3]

In Jack's room and office, you can see a picture called "The Black Madonna" It is a reproduction of the painting located in The Jasna Góra Monastery in Poland, which was a very popular depiction of Saint Mary.



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[h3]FCS "ŻUK"[/h3]

FSC "Żuk," the van parked in the courtyard of the tenement, was one of the most popular and iconic delivery vehicles in the history of Poland.



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[h3]Fiat 126p ("Maluch")[/h3]

It is said that the Polish Fiat 126p "Maluch" ("the little one") was the cornerstone of automobile transport in Poland. Two wreckages of this vehicle can be seen next to the Niwa Resort entrance.




See you in the next one!