Fresh from the Xbox Games Showcase, a mesmerising new nightmare is brewing in the gaming world. Publisher Focus Entertainment and the veteran Australian indie developer Uppercut Games have officially pulled back the curtain on their latest collaboration: Magicians: The Devil’s Deal.
Set to materialise in 2027, this dark, narrative-driven first-person shooter is skipping the rabbit-and-hat tricks for something far more sinister. It will launch on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and will be available Day One on Xbox Game Pass.
Step Into Theatreland: Hell’s Victorian Stage
In Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, players will step into the polished shoes of Jacob Menteuro, a brilliant stage illusionist whose talent once bordered on the supernatural. Key word: once.
After being brutally betrayed by his bitter rivals—a cabal known simply as “The Masters”—Jacob is cast down into the depths of Hell. But this isn’t your typical lake of fire. Jacob finds himself trapped in Theatreland, a twisted, shifting, and nightmarish reflection of 19th-century Victorian London where performance dictates power, and deception is the only way to survive.
Faced with eternal torment, Jacob receives a lifeline from the ultimate audience member: the Devil himself. Striking a treacherous pact, Jacob’s theatrical illusions are transformed into terrifying, genuine supernatural abilities. Armed with hellish magic and fueled by pure rage, he sets out across Theatreland’s shifting realms to hunt down the Masters, steal their powers, and claim his bloody revenge.
When Illusions Become Lethal Weapons
As a narrative-driven FPS, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal promises to flip traditional shooter mechanics on their head by turning classic stagecraft into instruments of death:
- Weaponised Spectacle: Throw playing cards that slice through enemies like razor-sharp projectiles.
- Crowd Control: Conjure heavy chains to ensnare crowds of relentless fanatics and nightmarish demonic performers.
- Bending the Rules: Manipulate gravity and distort the environment to turn the arena into your personal stage.
Every realm you explore is ruled by a different Master, demanding that you adapt your approach, combine abilities, and master increasingly chaotic, high-stakes confrontations. But remember—in a world built on temptation, every ounce of power Jacob claims drags him just a little bit deeper into the darkness.
What to Expect in 2027
Brought to life by Uppercut Games (the talented industry veterans behind atmospheric titles like Submerged and City of Brass), this original IP marks an exciting new partnership with Focus Entertainment. With its blend of gripping narrative, fast-paced combat, and a starkly beautiful, gothic-horror aesthetic, it’s already shaping up to be one of 2027’s most distinct action titles.
TechMash Verdict: If you’ve ever wanted to play a gothic, spell-slinging Bioshock meets Prestige in the heart of a hellish Victorian London, this is absolutely one to keep on your radar.
Watch the official reveal trailer now, lock in your calendars for 2027, and get ready to play the ultimate trickster.
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