Knights Peak and Primal Game Studio announce the release of Update 1.6 for Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree. One of the most extensive content and balance updates to date, its headline feature adds more replay value with New Game+, along with significant quality-of-life improvements, plus extensive gameplay, UI, and graphical enhancements. Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is available worldwide digitally on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC as part of the Steam Summer Sale with a 25% discount.
New trailer feat. various bosses can see here:
YouTube | Download
Ongoing post-launch updates are a cornerstone of community-focused game development, enabling teams to refine, rebalance, and expand the experience in direct response to player feedback. The dedicated Mandragora community has played a vital role in shaping each patch, and both Primal Game Studio and Knights Peak remain committed to this collaborative approach.
Highlights of Update 1.6:
- New Game Plus (NG+): Infinitely replayable, this challenging new mode introduces empowered variants of enemies, equipment, and weapons, and the ability to start NG+0 with a fully equipped character.
- 3 New Weapons: New Game+ introduces new weapons: Aurora, Crimson Slicer, and Reignbreaker.
- Skills, Talents & Nodes: Players can now remove and return skill upgrades, talents, and nodes at the Witches’ Altar. The ability to instantly learn talents and nodes has also been added.
- Gliding: The gliding mechanic has been improved, providing better activation timing and fewer accidental cancellations.
- Boss balance: Bosses such as Sleepwalker and the final boss have been optimized for clarity and fairness.
- Combat Balance: Changes to the activation of Nightshade’s Shadowstep and Vanguard’s Adrenaline abilities, as well as improvements to enemy hitboxes and the clarity of their movements.
- Bug fixes: Dozens of crash and logic bugs have been fixed, including animation glitches, map inconsistencies, and talent malfunctions.
The goal of Update 1.6 is to improve the main game systems, and enhance the player experience. Detailed information can be found in the full Update 1.6 patch notes.
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree is available in both a Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition for PC (without third-party DRM via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and GOG.com), PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree will also be available on physical formats in September in a Standard Edition and a Collector’s Edition with select retailers. The Collector’s Edition will feature exclusive physical items, including artbook, an original soundtrack CD, and more, alongside the physical game.For more updates, please visit the official website and follow Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree on social media.
About Primal Game Studio
Primal Game Studio is an independent video game developer established by industry veterans in 2012. Headquartered in Budapest, it is a global team of over 60 passionate game makers for PC and consoles. The company aims to build immersive universes across a wide variety of genres and themes. For details, visit: https://primalgs.com.
About KNIGHTS PEAK INTERACTIVE
Knights Peak Interactive, a division of MY.GAMES, is a game publisher partnering with diverse developers worldwide. Committed to equality, it supports both emerging and established studios in reaching new heights in global markets and brand development. Knights Peak views games as portals to immersive stories, offering players a multitude of adventures in a welcoming environment. For details, visit: https://www.knightspeak.com.