Pentiment

Pentiment

Released Nov 2022

Step into a living illustrated world in a time when Europe is at a crossroads of great religious and political change. Walk in the footsteps of Andreas Maler, a master artist who finds himself in the middle of murders, scandals, and intrigue in the Bavarian Alps.

95% positive · 9,858 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation

Pentiment launched on November 14, 2022 as a self-contained narrative adventure game. Obsidian released a substantial post-launch content update on May 30, 2023 (patch 1.2), which added four new language localizations, a new Outer Farms area, and modding support — the only major content addition after release. Since then, all developer activity has been maintenance-focused: bug fixes and a security patch on October 7, 2025 (the most recent communication). There is only one DLC listed — the official soundtrack, released November 15, 2022 — with no unreleased DLC on the store. The developer has not announced any future content, expansions, or ongoing content plans. The game appears to have shipped as a complete narrative experience, with its post-launch additions now fully delivered.
Evidence
Patch 1.2 added Russian, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese localizations, a new Outer Farms area, game resource optimization, and modding support — the only major post-launch content addition.
news post · May 30, 2023 source content shipped
high
Only DLC listed is the official soundtrack, released the day after launch. No unreleased DLC exists on the store.
dlc listing · Nov 15, 2022 source content shipped
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Nov 2022

Media

Details

Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

From Obsidian, this game is a historical narrative-driven game focusing on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Bavaria. Players will play as Andreas Maler, a clever illustrator caught up in a series of murders in Tassing and Kiersau Abbey over the course of twenty five years. Players will be responsible for conducting their own investigation to decide the fate of the community, but each decision will have lasting consequences and inexorably draws Andreas closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy.

Illustrated world

Experience 16th century Europe as the master artists of the time saw them. Art inspired by great illuminated manuscripts and the earliest printed books becomes a living, breathing world in Pentiment.

Uncover mysteries

Choose different academic and social backgrounds and meet a colorful cast of characters as you discover the stories and secrets that lie within the small Bavarian town of Tassing and nearby Keirsau Abbey.

Impact a changing world

In an era of great religious and political change, each decision you make can have a profound impact on the community’s future. Find your own way through this turbulent time and see the consequences of your choices play out over generations.

Last evaluated Jun 14, 2026
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