Focus Entertainment Publishing, a subsidiary of the PULLUP Entertainment Group, and Uppercut Games are thrilled to announce Magicians: The Devil’s Deal, planned for release in 2027.
A Magic Reveal
In this new narrative-driven FPS, players step into the shoes of Jacob, a gifted stage magician betrayed by his own peers in their ruthless pursuit of power.
Right from its reveal at the Xbox Showcase on June 7, 2026, Magicians: The Devil’s Deal quickly became
one of the event’s standout announcements, sparking widespread enthusiasm from gamers and the
media.
The Teams Behind the Magic
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is an original co-owned IP from Focus Entertainment Publishing and the
Australian studio Uppercut Games. Developed by a team of renowned industry veterans, the game
combines exploration, atmospheric worldbuilding, and high-stakes confrontations. It also marks a
significant milestone in the partnership between the two companies, following PULLUP Entertainment’s
minority investment in Uppercut Games.
Vincent Chataignier,
We are thrilled to collaborate with the talented teams at Uppercut Games, who are doing an excellent job executing the vision that first attracted us to Magicians: The Devil’s Deal
Deputy Chief Executive Officer at Focus Entertainment.
Vincent continues: “Magicians: The Devil’s Deal’s unique universe allows for original gameplay experiences, something that has always been central to Focus’ editorial DNA. This project marks an important step for us, both as a new partnership and as an opportunity to bring a unique creative vision and player experience to life.”
Ed Orman, co-founder and Director at Uppercut
We fell in love with the world of stage magic through 1890s posters, a rich, flamboyant vision filled with tricks, demons, and colorful characters
Games.
Ed: “As a studio, we strive to create deep experiences where players can get lost through
exploration and storytelling. Magicians: The Devil’s Deal brings those passions together. With Focus
Entertainment, we’re creating a world of spectacular characters, stage-magic powers, and a story
shaped by deception and betrayal. We can’t wait for players to experience its twists and turns.”
Magicians: The Devil’s Deal is planned for release in 2027 and will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S
and PlayStation 5.
A Stacked Deck of Talent
About Uppercut Games
Uppercut Games is an independent video game development studio based in Canberra, Australia,
founded in 2011 by industry veterans who previously worked at Irrational Games (BioShock series).
The studio gained early recognition with its mobile sci-fi shooter EPOCH and later expanded to PC and console platforms with titles like Submerged, a combat-free exploration game set in a post-apocalyptic
flooded city, and City of Brass, a first-person action adventure inspired by Arabian Nights, featuring
roguelike mechanics. Now, the studio is working on its most ambitious game yet, Magicians: The
Devil’s Deal.
About PULLUP Entertainment
With over 600 employees across Europe and revenue of €281 million in 2025/26, PULLUP
Entertainment is a major player in the video game and entertainment industry. The Group operates
through:
Two Publishing Divisions:
SCRIPTEAM, a division dedicated to the production of TV series and films, as well as the
adaptation of the Group’s licenses.
FOCUS ENTERTAINMENT PUBLISHING, a global leader in publishing, known for successful titles
such as A Plague Tale, SnowRunner, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
DOTEMU, a specialist in independent games, publisher of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of
Rage 4 and Marvel Cosmic Invasion, developer and publisher of Absolum.
Five Development Studios & One Audiovisual Structure:
DOVETAIL GAMES (Train Sim World), DECK13 (The Surge), BLACKMILL GAMES (WW1 Game
Series), DOUZE DIXIÈMES (Shady Part of Me and Memories in Orbit), and CARPOOL STUDIO
(new Live Service IP).
