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Mists cling to the eaves of the timber-framed houses at Vucrium, heavy with the scent of wet soil, and heavy with unspoken sin, as he enters the settlement. In the silent watch of the guardians of a rot hidden by layers of pious devotion, he sees numerous locked doors and lowered gazes. Every locked door and lowered gaze bears witness to a heresy hiding in the dark. The weight of judgment presses against his chest, and he knows that telling the truth will demand a terrible price. The stillness is heavy with judgment and damnation. He passes through the central square. The grey skies contrast against the bones of an old, forgotten scaffold. The villagers have shut themselves behind heavy oak shutters. The ribcage of a scaffold serves no purpose. The villagers know why he has been sent to this Godforsaken corner. They whisper the old prayers. In the stillness and dark, he hears their secrets and the whispers of damnation. They cling to old beliefs to shield themselves from something far worse.
He unravels the lies within this remote community by listening for the rhythm of lies and for the tiniest breaks in their joint defense during contests of wills. When he can’t gain entry with his questions, he turns to the physical setting of the village and searches neglected corners and damp perimeters for objects that tell of clandestine pacts and practices. He possesses a sacred powder that he takes to enhance his senses. It gives him the ability to hear whispering stains and dripping tapestries and, in a forest of hidden doorways and decaying tapestries, point to atrocities of long ago. With the evidence in his hand and the power of the council behind him, he brings the accused to the municipal hall. Once there, he removes the last defenses of the accused and makes them face their accusers. With his combined powers ofcs deity, he calls the spirits of Vucrium to witness against the accused and then pronounces them guilty or innocent.
Features include:
- Choice-driven experience: Every choice you make directly impacts the ending, with multiple distinct outcomes awaiting you.
- Interact with Suspects: The core of this mystery revolves around 15 unique characters. Each person holds their own secrets and stories, some offering help while others present a direct threat.
- Search and Gather Evidence: During your investigation, you’ll need to meticulously search specific locations. Examine objects to find clues and information, and solve puzzles to advance the story.
- Interrogate and Judge Heretics: You must see through their lies and deception, or, in some cases, clear the name of an innocent person to reveal the true culprit. Your final verdict — Guilty or Innocent — will determine their destiny and completely alter the course of the narrative.
What desperate bargains were struck in the shadows of the neglected cellars? How deep do the secrets run behind the locked doors and lowered gazes? Who will bear the ultimate weight of the final judgment? Find out when Inquisitor Shepherd comes to PC via Steam on November 12, 2026.
Enjoy the trailer — until the Rift opens again, know that you’re appreciated.
