"The Directorate: Novitiate Launches on PC"

*The Directorate: Novitiate* is an upcoming narrative-driven, single-player, third-person action RPG developed by Nesting Games. Set in a magic-infused version of Los Angeles in 2006, the game promises to deliver a rich blend of story, combat, and meaningful player choices—positioning itself as one of the most compelling titles slated for release in 2025.

In *The Directorate: Novitiate*, you step into the shoes of Kana Luna, also known as Mercury, a member of the Dark Syndicate. Your mission? To track down a supernatural serial killer using a powerful mix of gunplay and magic. As you progress through the game, you’ll unlock and upgrade both offensive and defensive abilities, giving you full agency over how you approach combat and challenges.

But this isn’t just about gameplay—it’s also deeply rooted in storytelling. Developer Nesting Games emphasizes that every decision you make impacts the world around you. The narrative offers real stakes, with branching paths and consequences. “Even romance has risks,” says Nesting. “Every choice has consequences.” You'll constantly be faced with decisions that test your values—will you uphold the strict Edicts of the Directorate or hold on to your humanity in the real world?

Duality plays a central role in the experience. By day, you live a normal life, but when night falls, you transform into a magical hitman navigating a dangerous underworld. These two lives inevitably collide, forcing you to manage conflicting loyalties and protect those caught in the crossfire.

The Directorate: Novitiate – First Screenshots

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Nesting Games plans to launch *The Directorate: Novitiate* in Early Access on Steam later this year, giving players a first look at what could become one of the most memorable RPG experiences of 2025.