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Pathologic 2 Key Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | Unity |
| Genre | Survival, Horror RPG |
| Initial Release | 2019-05-23 |
| Developer | Ice-Pick Lodge |
| Publisher | tinyBuild |
| Setting | Town-on-Gorkhon (Industrial/Steppe hybrid) |
| Perspective | First-Person |
| Platforms | PC, PS4, Xbox One |
| Multiplayer | Single-Player Only |
| Unique Feature | Time-sensitive narrative where choices result in the permanent death of key characters. |
Pathologic 2 System Requirements
1080p
tune Minimum – Low/Medium Preset, 1080p
tune Recommended – High Preset, 1080p
Pathologic 2 Laptop Recommendations
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Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p).
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save Storage: 512GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p).
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
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save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
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storage RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p).
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developer_board NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070
storage 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
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memory CPU: Intel Core i7-13620H (Score: 843)
developer_board GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Score: 8700)
storage RAM: 16GB DDR5-4800MHz
save Storage: 1000GB NVMe
desktop_windows Display: 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Meets criteria for tier: 1080p - Minimum (Low/Medium Preset, 1080p).
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Core Requirements
- desktop_windowsOperating System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit)
64-bit operating system required.
- memoryDirectX: Version 11
Required for the game's volumetric lighting and shaders.
- save_altStorage Note: 25 GB available space (SSD Strongly Recommended)
An SSD significantly reduces loading times when crossing between town districts.
settings_applications Optimization Notes:
Upscaling: Does not natively support DLSS/FSR in the base build, but external wrappers can be used.
Key Settings: Volumetric Lighting and Particle effects (plague clouds) are the most demanding settings.
Pathologic 2: Map Size and Regions
The Town-on-Gorkhon is a sprawling, atmospheric urban environment divided into three sections: The Earth (slums/working class), The Knots (residential), and The Stone Yard (elites). Surrounding the town is the vast, mystical Steppe and landmarks like the Abbatoir and the Polyhedron.
Pathologic 2: Post-Launch Content / DLC
The Marble Nest DLC (standalone expansion). Future routes for the Bachelor and Changeling were originally planned, with Pathologic 3 recently announced to fulfill the Bachelor's story.
Pathologic 2 Skills & Upgrades Overview
There is no traditional XP system. Progression is based on inventory management and surgical skill. You upgrade your clothing for better protection against infection and physical damage, and you upgrade your lab to brew more potent tinctures and antibiotics using organs harvested from corpses.
Pathologic 2: Game Editions
Standard Edition includes the main Haruspex route. The 'Marble Nest' DLC provides a standalone story following the Bachelor's perspective in a localized district.
Pathologic 2: Cross-Platform / Crossplay
Single-player only. Available on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Pathologic 2 Specific Game Elements
Pathologic 2 Weapons
- security
Revolver (Ranged)
High damage but rare ammo; prone to breaking if not maintained.
- security
Scalpel (Melee / Tool)
Used for both combat and performing autopsies on the deceased.
Pathologic 2 Vehicles
- directions_car
The Boatmen (Travel Service)
Ferrymen who navigate the Gorkhon river, allowing fast travel between districts for a price (fingernails/coins).
Pathologic 2 Animals / Creatures
- pets
Steppe Bulls (Bovine)
Role: Sacred creatures of the Kin, essential for certain rituals and lore.
Pathologic 2 Characters
- person
Artemy Burakh - Playable Protagonist (playable)
A surgeon returning home, struggling to fulfill his father's legacy.
- person
Mark Immortell - Theater Director (npc)
A meta-character who directs the 'play' and taunts the player upon death.
Top 3 Characters:
Burakh (Haruspex): The protagonist, a surgeon and outcast. 2. Daniil Dankovsky (Bachelor): A rival physician from the capital. 3. Clara (Changeling): A mysterious girl rumored to perform miracles or cause the plague.
Pathologic 2 Missions / Objectives
- flag
Find a Vaccine (Story Goal)
Objective: Collect infected tissue and mix it with tinctures to create a functional cure.
- flag
The Funeral (Main Quest)
Objective: Say goodbye to your father and establish your place in the town's social hierarchy.
Top 3 Missions/Objectives:
the Bound: Ensuring your circle of essential NPCs survives the 12-day plague. 2. Brew a Panacea: The ultimate medical goal of creating a cure for the Sand Pest. 3. Survive the Night: Managing hunger, exhaustion, and health while avoiding muggers and plague clouds.
Pathologic 2 Companions / Summons
- group
The Bound (Human)
Ability: Provide lore, items, and quests, but their death limits your story options.
Pathologic 2 Collectibles
- collections_bookmark
Shiny Rocks / Coins
Location/Use: Looted from bins or traded with children.
Top 3 Collectibles:
(Swee, Blood-tallow, etc.): Found in the steppe, used for brewing. 2. Organs: Harvested from bodies to create powerful vaccines. 3. Lore Documents: Letters and notes that explain the town's complex history.
Pathologic 2 Armor
- shield
Protective Clothing
Focus/Stats: Gloves, Boots, and Cloaks that increase immunity to the plague and resistance to knives/bullets.
Pathologic 2 Clothing / Appearance
- checkroom
Medical Mask / Apron
Details: Can be repaired at workbenches to maintain protective stats against the infection.
Pathologic 2 Other Features & Info
- labelMultiplayer Modes
Strictly single-player. The game's oppressive atmosphere is built on the player's personal isolation and desperation.
- labelStory and Setting
You return to your hometown, the remote Town-on-Gorkhon, to take over your father's medical practice. The town is divided between the industrialist 'Utopians,' the traditionalist 'Kin' of the steppe, and the ruling families. A lethal epidemic, the Sand Plague, breaks out on Day 3. You must uncover the secret behind the plague while clearing your name of your father's murder.
- labelThe Haruspex's Lab
A central mechanic where you use a specialized still to mix 'Tinctures' from steppe herbs and 'Antibiotics' from biological samples. You can also perform autopsies to gather organs for research or trade.
- labelTop 3 Gameplay Mechanics
- 1. The 12-Day Clock: Time moves in real-time; you cannot be everywhere at once, forcing you to choose who lives and who dies. 2. Brutal Survival: Constant management of hunger, exhaustion, and immunity where failure leads to death or permanent debuffs. 3. Tincture Brewing & Surgery: A deep medical system involving herbalism and organ harvesting to combat the infection.
Pathologic 2 Frequently Asked Questions
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help_outline Is Pathologic 2 a remake of the first game?It is a reimagining of the Haruspex's route from the original 2005 game, featuring updated mechanics, graphics, and expanded lore.
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help_outline Can you save everyone?Technically possible but extremely difficult; the game is designed for players to fail and live with the consequences.
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help_outline What happens when you die?The Theater Director, Mark Immortell, applies permanent penalties to your character, such as reduced maximum health or inability to hug NPCs.