What to know
- The “Whispers of the Witch Tree” New Game Plus (NG+) update introduces enhanced difficulty, fresh story threads, and upgraded character progression.
- Players can access rebalanced enemies, new loot tiers, and revised boss mechanics.
- The patch enriches lore surrounding the mysterious Witch Tree, adding new dialogue paths and endings.
- Available now across all platforms where Mandragora is released, with save carryover and bonus unlocks.
Primal Game Studio’s gothic action-RPG Mandragora has received its long-awaited NG+ content drop titled Whispers of the Witch Tree. The update expands the eerie narrative world, letting players restart their journey with retained gear, abilities, and knowledge—but under far harsher conditions. Enemies scale up dynamically, environmental traps deal increased damage, and key bosses gain new attack patterns designed to catch veterans off guard.
A darker journey begins again
This addition marks one of the game’s most substantial post-launch updates since its debut, showing the developers’ focus on replay value and community requests for deeper endgame content. The Witch Tree—a haunting recurring symbol in the story—now connects to new lore entries and cutscenes that hint at the origins of corruption spreading through the world of Faelduum.
New gear, paths, and rewards
Beyond tougher combat, the update refreshes Mandragora’s loot and crafting systems. Players can forge “Witchbound” gear, which adapts to different builds with unique enchantments unlocking only in NG+ mode. Secret areas previously sealed in the base game are now accessible, revealing hidden bosses and unique material drops tied to the Witch Tree’s influence.
Dialogue systems also gain more depth. Several NPCs feature new lines that reflect the player’s prior choices from the first playthrough, adding layers to the moral tension that defines the story’s tone. Players can pursue alternate endings, each offering distinct visual and audio sequences centered on the Witch Tree’s whispers.
Across all platforms now
The Whispers of the Witch Tree NG+ update is available now for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, with performance optimizations and stability patches rolled in. Existing saves automatically qualify for NG+, allowing smooth transitions without starting fresh. Progress rewards include exclusive NG+ sigils and an unlockable armor set symbolizing the Witch Tree’s corruption.
This update reinforces Mandragora’s identity as a hand-painted, atmospheric RPG that blends methodical combat with moral storytelling. By merging higher difficulty with new narrative layers, Whispers of the Witch Tree invites both returning and first-time players to re-examine the world’s dark myths and the cost of human ambition.
For long-time Mandragora fans, the “Whispers of the Witch Tree” NG+ content is more than an extra challenge—it’s a thematic extension of the game’s bleak beauty. The update transforms old choices into new consequences, proving that in Faelduum, legends never truly end; they only take root again.
