Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree News

The Future Games Show Spring Showcase will present the best and brightest games launching in Spring 2025—including Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree! 

Tune in on Thursday, March 20 at 21:00 CET (20:00 GMT/13:00 PT/16:00 ET) to catch an exclusive new trailer.

The Future Games Show will be broadcast on Twitch, YouTube, X, Facebook, TikTok, GamesRadar, Steam, Epic Game Store, PC Gamer, IGN, GameSpot, BiliBili, and more. 

Alongside the English language stream, the Future Games Show will also broadcast dedicated streams with localized subtitles in Spanish, German, French, Polish, Portuguese, Italian, Thai, Hindi, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, as well as a dedicated ASL and BSL YouTube Premieres.

Hosted by Nolan North (Nathan Drake—Uncharted) and Jennifer English (Shadowheart—Baldur’s Gate 3), it’s sure to be an unmissable event. 

Set a reminder to watch the exclusive Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree trailer on YouTube, and check out the rest of the publishers and studios set to be featured below:

A world once brimming with life is now teetering on the edge of ruin. Dark forces seep into Faelduum’s reality through ever-growing tears in the fabric of existence, allowing monstrous creatures to roam free. Fear spreads like wildfire, and those in power tighten their grip, offering promises of protection.

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You are an Inquisitor—a sworn agent of the King Priest, the ruler of Crimson City. Tasked with rooting out heretics and enforcing his will, your devotion has never wavered… until the day everything changes.
In a fleeting moment of defiance, you make a decision that sets you on an irreversible path—one that leads far beyond the city walls and into the heart of the world’s unraveling fate.


As you journey through dangerous lands, you will encounter those who claim to use magic to repair the damage wrought by unchecked power. Some defy everything you’ve been taught, insisting they alone can stop the decay consuming reality. But can they be trusted? What secrets lie buried in the past, and what role do you truly play in the battle between order and chaos?

The time for blind obedience is over. Will you be the key to salvation or its final downfall?

Pre-purchase Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree on Steam now and be the first to experience the adventure when it launches!  

Stay up to date by following us on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and join our Discord server to connect with fellow Inquisitors.

I'm Zoltán Zsuffa, CEO and Co-Founder of Primal Game Studio. I want to address an important aspect of our current Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree - Preview 2, which is available to our Kickstarter backers and those who have pre-ordered or are pre-purchasing the game on PC ahead of release.

We understand that DRM is a sensitive topic in gaming, and we want to be fully transparent with you. Yes, our current Preview 2 does include additional DRM protection. However, I want to clarify that we and our publisher have not yet made a final decision about whether the release version on April 17th, 2025 will continue to include this protection. This decision will be guided by the data we're gathering and, most importantly, by your feedback.

The development of Mandragora has been an ambitious journey for our team of over 40 core members and hundreds of contributors. What began as a small indie project has since grown into something far greater, evolving beyond our initial vision into a large-scale production. Our entire team - including our artists, engineers, gameplay designers, animators, writers, musicians, and voice actors - has poured their talents into creating environments and characters designed to the highest standards. This transformation represents not only a significant expansion of our team but also an immense investment of both passion and resources.

We're working closely with our publisher, Knights Peak, to strike the right balance between protecting the game and ensuring you have the best possible experience with it. Both our team and Knights Peak understand that while we need to safeguard the substantial resources that have made Mandragora possible, we can never let that hinder our ultimate goal: to deliver an exceptional gaming experience that you'll treasure.

We continue to actively monitor both technical performance and your feedback on Preview 2. Your insights are invaluable in helping us fine-tune the game for release in April. Our Discord server remains available for discussions, and we encourage you to share your thoughts on all aspects of Preview 2.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work through these important decisions together. Exciting times are ahead for Mandragora, and we're thrilled to have you with us on this journey.

If you pre-purchased Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, we have good news: Game Preview 2 is now available to download and play!

Game Preview 2 is an update to the existing Mandragora Playtest application. Just update the Mandragora Playtest app which is already in your library if you have pre-purchased the game, and you’re ready to go!

I’m Gábor Szabó, Lead Game Designer at Primal Game Studio. I’m excited to tell you that the Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree Game Preview 2 update is now live. I’m here to give you some more details about it.

Since the launch of Game Preview 1, you’ve sent us a lot of feedback. You shared your enthusiasm about the game, told us what you liked most about it, and also pointed out a couple of things you’d like to see changed. We've carefully considered all feedback, treating each as equally important, and in Game Preview 2, you'll notice many changes and additions based on these insights.

Hundreds of bugs have been fixed, the UI has been made more user-friendly and streamlined, the air attack has been completely reworked, Classes and caravan NPCs have been rebalanced, many of the Skills have been adjusted, game performance has been drastically improved… and much more.

Game Preview 2 is a major step towards the full release of the game, but our work doesn’t stop here. We still have a lot to do before April 17, and we can’t wait to hear what you think about Preview 2. We're actively developing a major user interface and onboarding update set to launch with the game. And while the current version is already playable, I'm pleased to confirm that the full release will feature full Steam Deck support, including new, small-screen exclusive UI and adjusted visual settings.

Due to the extreme amount of changes to the game since Preview 1, Game Preview 2 is not compatible with previous save games. But don’t worry, Preview 2 contains so much new content you won't regret taking a fresh look at the early game.

Speaking of new content, depending on your playstyle, Game Preview 2 adds about 3–4 hours of new gameplay compared to Preview 1. That leaves you with a total playtime of 8–9 hours for Game Preview 2—which covers about a quarter of the full story, without even accounting for time spent on other gameplay features.

Here’s a quick look at what exciting new content you can expect with this update.

[h3]Explore more of the story[/h3]

We've talked a lot about how happy we are with the rich narrative we've crafted together with Brian Mitsoda. With this new update, we're thrilled to share even more of that with you.

While Preview 1 already gave you a taste, Game Preview 2 introduces an even more immersive experience, featuring a greater variety of NPCs to interact with, new quests that expand the lore, and fresh areas to explore, each filled with secrets to uncover. In fact, the map of Preview 2 is about 33% bigger than the one you journeyed through in Game Preview 1, so there will be plenty more areas for you to explore and secrets for you to uncover!



Face off against new Bosses & Enemies
In Preview 1, you had the chance to face off against plenty of tough bosses and minibosses, ranging from the furry to the furious.

Now, in Preview 2, you’ll be able to flex your combat skills against two more challenging bosses and four more minibosses. While we don’t want to spoil too much by revealing their identities, let’s just say you should definitely stock up on health flasks and make sure your sword is sharp enough for the challenge.

[h3]Play as a new Class: Nightshade[/h3]

Having played Game Preview 1, you’ve likely already familiarized yourself with the Vanguard and Spellbinder Classes. Preview 2 introduces a third option: Nightshade.

“This special branch of the Inquisitors undergoes rigorous training to become swift and lethal operatives, executing missions to silently eliminate powerful adversaries who oppose the King Priest.”

That’s really just a fancy way of saying that this Class is perfect for anyone who wants to swiftly eliminate enemies with poison and dual-wield daggers. If you like playing as an assassin in other games, this is the Class for you.

We hope you have fun exploring the Nightshade Class and all its cool abilities—as well as its unique, branching Talent Tree!



[h3]Accessibility and Difficulty[/h3]

There's one more topic we believe deserves special attention. Our goal has always been to make Mandragora accessible to as many players as possible. While the game is primarily an action RPG, it is also a challenging experience with many Soulslike elements that seasoned players expect and enjoy from the genre.

However, we recognize that this level of difficulty may not suit everyone for various reasons. To ensure more players can enjoy the game, we’re introducing the first set of our new Accessibility and Difficulty settings, with more accessibility options to come in the future.

This includes three adjustable modifiers: Enemy Health, Enemy Damage, and Skill Stamina Cost, each of which can be customized to 100%, 90%, 80%, or 70%.

These settings can be adjusted not only during character creation but also at any point in the game. So if a particular section feels too difficult, you can tweak the settings just for a tough boss fight and revert them afterward.

We believe these changes will make Mandragora more enjoyable for a wider audience, and we look forward to hearing your feedback.



Thank you for being alongside us for this exciting journey - we look forward to seeing you all in Faelduum very soon!

Pre-purchase today to get immediate access to Game Preview 2, alongside many other perks and rewards: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1721060/view/526461085948051463

Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is launching on April 17, 2025.

We hope you had an amazing start to the year, and you’re nearly ready to tackle the challenges of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree when it launches on April 17th!

I’m Krisztian Varaljai, Development Director at Primal Game Studio. Today, I’m bringing you an update on Pre-purchase and Digital Deluxe rewards.





Who wouldn’t want to jump right into Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree? If you pre-purchase any of the editions, you will get instant access to Game Preview 1, which offers about four hours of gameplay from the start of the game, and two classes available to try.

And it gets better: later this month, we’ll be launching Game Preview 2 for all players who pre-purchase the game! This will contain a significantly bigger portion of the game, with more story, more bosses, and more levels to explore!

In addition to the two classes already available in Game Preview 1—Vanguard and Spellbinder—you’ll soon be able to try out the Nightshade class, a fearless assassin that is not only proficient at backstabbing enemies but also has swift and deadly dual-wield abilities. The Nightshade is a great starting class if you prefer faster-paced combat and stylish moves.



Let’s start with the most pressing question about the timed exclusive in-game Quest: its availability. I’m happy to confirm that the quest will be available for free for everyone three months after launch.

For those interested in the Digital Deluxe Edition, we’re also happy to share that all pre-purchase rewards, including the in-game Quest, will be part of that edition of the game immediately at release, even if you don’t pre-purchase!

But what exactly is the quest? ‘Dark Ale’ is a short, but still rather challenging side journey, where you’ll have to do your best to solve the mystery of what exactly is in a strange keg of ale found in the basement of Rosalie’s inn. This will not only challenge your abilities with increasingly difficult combat situations, but also your taste in ale. Get your cup ready, because it’s going to be a long night!



If you pre-purchase either version of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, you will get access to the Gildcrest Transmog set. This exquisite-looking armor will turn the heads of even the richest citizens and foes of Faelduum. Put on your golden armor and slay your enemies in style.

If you purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition, and you prefer a more menacing look, the Shadowpyre Transmog set is exactly what you need. Imagine the faces of all the rats when you descend into the sewers of Wickham in this set. They will most certainly be terrified.



It is always great to have a partner in adventure, even if all they do is follow you. Pre-purchase any edition to have the Nimble Doeling graciously watch you from a distance as you fight for your life.

If you go with the Digital Deluxe Edition, those rats in the sewers will not only be terrified of your Shadowpyre Transmog set but will question their own existence when they see your Curious Ottling. For the rats’ sake, we hope the Ottlings are not curious about them.





No matter whether you pre-purchase, or just grab your copy after launch, the Digital Deluxe Edition will also give you access to the Original Soundtrack of Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree composed by Christos Antoniou.

And if you fancy looking at the art of the game while listening to its music, you’re in luck: the Digital Deluxe Edition will also contain the lengthy Artbook which will give you a behind-the-scenes look at the art that brought our game to life.

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Thank you for being here with us - we can’t wait to show you more of what we’ve worked so hard on for so many years. We have plenty more to share with you before Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree launches on April 17th, 2025, so stay tuned.

See you all in Faelduum!