The Medium Gets Chilling New Gameplay Video

The Medium is a horror adventure that I’ve been keeping a close eye on. I don’t often dabble in horror, mostly because I am a giant chicken. However, the concept of The Medium and its dual-reality mechanic really struck me when I saw the first footage for the game. On January 5^th Bloober Team, the studio developing The Medium, released a 14-minute gameplay video, shining a light on what players can expect.

The Medium will be releasing on January 28^th for PC and Xbox Series X/S. It puts players in the role of Marianne, the titular medium. Here is what the press release has to say about the game and the gameplay video itself.

“The 14-minute video sees the titular medium Marianne explore the real and spirit world both alternatively and simultaneously; showcasing the unique split-screen dual reality gameplay system that will see you play in two locations at the same time. Throughout the game, players will be pushed and pulled seamlessly between these two worlds – with about a third of the action taking place in the real world, a third solely in the spirit world and a third in both realms simultaneously.”

“Marianne is gifted with a number of psychic abilities she must combine to overcome the threats and obstacles of both worlds, such as the protective Spirit Shield and the more potent Spirit Blast. As she uses her powers to untangle the mystery of the Niwa resort, her investigation eventually takes her beyond the walls of the haunted hotel to other locations, including the mysterious Old Fort showcased for the first time in the new gameplay.

The video also gives players a taste of gameplay encounters against The Maw, the main antagonist voiced by Troy Baker, and reveals one of its unique abilities. Deceitful and insatiable, The Maw just like Marianne can travel between the real and the spirit world, thus chasing Marianne across both realities. In the spirit world, The Maw is visible and can easily spot Marianne, while she can defend herself with the Spirit Blast. However, traveling to the material world makes The Maw invisible but also blind, so it relies solely on hearing to locate its prey there.”

If you are interested in The Medium you can pre-order it on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Microsoft store at a price point of $49.99 (or your regional equivalent.) I for one am excited to see how The Medium’s story unfolds, and we won’t have much longer to wait.