Fellow CRPG enthusiasts, hold onto your spellbooks! Owlcat Games has just dropped a development update on Steam that’s got the community buzzing: the console ports for Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous are progressing splendidly, with a potential late 2024 release on the horizon. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been yearning to take your mythic path choices to the couch—this is the news we’ve been waiting for.
A Long-Awaited Expansion to Consoles
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Owlcat’s epic 2021 CRPG masterpiece, has long been a PC darling, lauded for its deep Pathfinder 1e mechanics, branching narratives, and those game-changing mythic paths. But console fans have been left in the wings, clamoring for a port. Today’s Steam update confirms that work is ‘progressing well,’ complete with fresh screenshots showcasing the Enhanced Edition’s visual polish arriving simultaneously on PC and consoles.
The Enhanced Edition isn’t just a port—it’s an upgrade. Expect refined controller support tailored for PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch (fingers crossed for that one), alongside bug fixes and quality-of-life tweaks that PC players will also enjoy. Owlcat emphasized their commitment to making the experience seamless, drawing from lessons learned with Kingmaker’s console release.
Community reaction? Pure elation mixed with cautious optimism. Over on Reddit’s r/Pathfinder_Kingmaker, threads are exploding with excitement—’Finally, I can crusade from my couch!’ one user posted. That said, some fans voice concerns about performance on base consoles or Switch, given the game’s heft. Owlcat’s track record with Kingmaker gives hope, though; those ports turned out solid after initial hiccups.
I’ve got a personal stake here. My first playthrough of Wrath was a 200+ hour odyssey as an Angel Oracle—healing the world one smite at a time. Imagining that on my PS5 with a controller? It’s going to feel like wielding a real +5 Vorpal Blade of Comfort.
This update ties into Owlcat’s busy slate. They’re fresh off Kingmaker: Definitive Edition and prepping more Pathfinder content, plus whispers of their next big project. The console push broadens Wrath’s reach, inviting new adventurers into Golarion without needing a beefy gaming rig.
What makes this huge for the community? Accessibility. CRPGs like Wrath thrive on choice and replayability—six mythic paths, endless builds. Consoles lower the barrier, potentially swelling the player base and fueling mods, streams, and discussions.
Keep an eye on Owlcat’s Steam page and socials for more. In the meantime, if you haven’t dived into Wrath on PC, the Enhanced Edition rollout is imminent—perfect timing to prep your party.
Fellow adventurers, the Wrath is coming to consoles. Get your controllers ready—what mythic path will you unleash first?