Silver Lining Interactive announced today that they are partnering with Psychic Software to release the gothic-RPG, The Necromancer's Tale, to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Switch 2 in 2026. You can presently add the game to your wishlist on PlayStation and Xbox, but the Switch 2 listing isn't up quite yet.
The Necromancer's Tale was already released on PC via Steam in July 2025. It's also currently on sale through Steam for 30% off until March 14th.
The latest from Silver Lining is a "deeply narrative-driven RPG," featuring over 400,000 words and a branching narrative. You can meet over 180 unique NPCs on your journey, though you may not get to see all of them depending on the choices you make throughout your story.
Unearth Power, Influence Fate, and Embrace the Forbidden
Originally released on PC, The Necromancer’s Tale is a deeply narrative-driven RPG that blends haunting storytelling with strategic choice and consequence. Players step into the shoes of a minor 18th-century noble drawn into the dark arts of necromancy, balancing secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, and coercion while mastering forbidden magic and wrestling with a gradual descent into madness.
Explore an alternative-history world rich in intrigue, where every dialogue choice matters, a sprawling spellbook unlocks chilling rites, and tactical turn-based combat pits you and your undead minions against friends and foes alike. With over 400,000 words of branching narrative and 180+ unique NPCs, your path through power and peril is shaped by every decision.
The Necromancer’s Tale – Key Features
Originally released on PC, The Necromancer’s Tale is a deeply narrative-driven RPG that blends haunting storytelling with strategic choice and consequence. Players step into the shoes of a minor 18th-century noble drawn into the dark arts of necromancy, balancing secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, and coercion while mastering forbidden magic and wrestling with a gradual descent into madness.
Explore an alternative-history world rich in intrigue, where every dialogue choice matters, a sprawling spellbook unlocks chilling rites, and tactical turn-based combat pits you and your undead minions against friends and foes alike. With over 400,000 words of branching narrative and 180+ unique NPCs, your path through power and peril is shaped by every decision.
The Necromancer’s Tale – Key Features
- A story-rich gothic RPG with branching paths and meaningful choices
- Master forbidden rites and control the dead
- Navigate social intrigue, diplomacy, blackmail, and consequence-driven dialogue
- Tactical turn-based combat with undead minions and optional auto-resolve
- Deep immersion with 400,000+ words of narrative and 180+ NPCs
