Pentiment is a historical mystery role-playing game that focuses on character development, heavily stylized art, and choice-driven storytelling in early 16th century Germany.

The main character is a clever illustrator caught up a series of murders at Kiersau Abbey over twenty five years. This character alone possesses the wits and will to expose the killers, but each decision he makes has lasting consequences and inexorably draws him closer to the center of an underlying conspiracy. Peasants, thieves, craftsmen, monks, nuns, nobles, and even saints must be investigated and interrogated to expose the truth. 

It will be up to players to decide Andreas’ choices, from his educational background and lifestyle to how he investigates the murders. One day he may be digging up a dead monk in the abbey cemetery, the next might be spent eavesdropping on peasant gossip at the ladies’ spinning bee. Every decision and accusation he makes carries consequences that will impact the tightly-knit Alpine community for generations to come.

Led by game director Josh Sawyer, Pentiment is brought to life by a talented team inspired by illuminated manuscripts, woodcut prints, and history itself.

Pre-orders for the game are open today as well as pre-installs being available with Game Pass.

Players checking out Pentiment at gamescom this week will be able to get the first look at Pentiment where it will be playable on the show floor.

Starting after the events of the first murder in the game, gamescom attendees will have to choose which one of three leads they have to follow up on to start working on their suspect list.

What they do with their time and how they use it is up to them, but what will unravel from their choices and how it will lead to justice will unfold with the full release on November 15.

Key Features:

• An 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.
• Uncover Mysteries and Scandal. 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.
• Play Your Way. 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.

Pentiment is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam) in November 15, 2022 for $19.99. It will also be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.