So when I first saw this I thought it was a complete King’s Quest Collection starting with the 1984 classic, instead this is a Complete Collection of all the new King’s Quest episodes. This new King’s Quest experience is set to start with the first Episode being released on July 28th (PC, PS3 and PS4) and 29th (X360 and XO) in 2015. I’m really curious to see how this new King’s Quest plays so far it has looked and sounded exactly how I would want a brand new King’s Quest experience to be. But this announcement makes me a little disappointed King’s Quest the saga isn’t getting some grand Criterion Collection treatment but maybe we need to wait for all the episodes to be completed for that to happen.
The King’s Quest Complete Collection will retail for $39.99 and include 5 episodes along with a bonus epilogue, no word on if you’ll be able to purchase that bonus separately but the episodes are going to be available a la carte for sure. I wonder if the epilogue will have a great credits sequence at the end in the style of American Graffiti or Stand By Me. Hopefully this brings a whole new generation of players to the King’s Quest franchise and more chapters to the series going forward.
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PRESS RELEASE
SIERRA WILL RELEASE THE FIRST CHAPTER OF KING’S QUESTTM ON 28TH JULY
King’s QuestTM: The Complete Collection, Containing 5 Chapters and a Bonus Playable Epilogue, Is Now Available for Pre-Order
LONDON, UK. – 30th June, 2015 – Today Sierra™ revealed that the first chapter of the new King’s Quest™ – titled King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember – will launch as a digital download in the UK on 28th July or £7.99 on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment systems, as well as Windows PC. It will arrive on 29th July on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft and the Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft. It is rated PEGI 12.
In addition, Sierra today announced that a bundle* of all five chapters, including a future bonus playable story epilogue, of the new King’s Quest – named King’s Quest: The Complete Collection* – is now available to pre-order on the PlayStation®Network and Steam for £31.99. Xbox One pre-orders on the Xbox Games Store will begin on 7TH July.
Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, King’s Quest rekindles the classic feelings of exploration, wit and wonder that have always defined this family-friendly series since its introduction over 30 years ago. The first entry in a planned five-chapter arc, King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember sets the stage for an unforgettable journey to come with original places, puzzles and personalities to discover. As an aging King Graham reflects on a life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, King’s Quest transports players back to the untold tales of Graham’s youth to experience a story that bridges generations.
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*Chapters and epilogue can be downloaded in-game upon individual release throughout 2015 and 2016.
About Sierra
Developer-led and player-focused, Sierra publishes highly curated titles that embody best-in-class efforts from indie developers. From providing development funding and deep first-party relations to marketing and retail distribution, Sierra caters to the individual needs of each indie studio. Sierra will primarily publish on digital distribution platforms including Xbox Live, PlayStation®Network and Steam for PC. For more information, please visit www.sierra.com .
About The Odd Gentlemen
The Odd Gentlemen are a small team of gentlefolks based in Los Angeles. Founded in 2008, they create games that are humorous and charming with fantastical worlds, quirky characters and compelling stories that highlight creative and innovative gameplay. Striving to create experiences that all ages can enjoy, they want to bring classic charm and wonder back into games. For more information or updates about The Odd Gentlemen, visit www.theoddgentlemen.com or follow them on Twitter.
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