
Furthermore, the new trailer, narrated by returning character Stan S. While this is an unusual day for a video game release, being that it lands on a Monday, the reason is perfectly in line with the Monkey Island series, being that it is International Talk Like a Pirate Day. The much anticipated point-and-click adventure game will release on September 19, 2022. After a short wait since its April Fool's Day announcement, Return to Monkey Island finally has a release date and a hilarious pre-order bonus to go along with it.įollowing the teases and announcement of its inclusion in GamesCom's Opening Night Live showcase, Return to Monkey Island has finally revealed its release date. The newest entry in the genre-defining Monkey Island adventure game series sees the return of series creator Ron Gilbert after over 30 years since Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge. The new chapter in the Monkey Island series marks the return of the iconic series’ creator Ron Gilbert, joined by game co-writer Dave Grossman, art director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell, Michael Land, and Clint Bajakian (Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge).Earlier this year, Terrible Toybox, Devolver Digital, and LucasFilm Games revealed a sequel once believed to be impossible, Return to Monkey Island. Venture out into uncharted lands like the aptly named Terror Island and the chilling outposts of Brrr Muda to make allies and enemies alike. Navigate the sometimes-friendly confines of Melee Island, a familiar place that finds itself under new management by leaders who have put the squeeze on old friends and new faces. Context-sensitive interactions, reactive dialog trees, and an easy-to-use inventory system make pirating a breeze. RETURN TO POINT & CLICK SWASHBUCKLINGīringing classic point and click gameplay to the modern-day, intrepid pirates will solve puzzles and explore the islands with a clever evolution of classic adventure game controls.

Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory.

Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shuffled the old guard from power, Melee Island has taken a turn for the worse, and famed businessman Stan has been imprisoned for ‘marketing-related crimes’.īanter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. His true love, Elaine Marley, has turned her focus away from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the Secret of Monkey Island. It’s been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last locked in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck.
