Sierra is back, with new King’s Quest first up

Written by Jack Allin — August 12, 2014 at 12:42

With gamescom 2014 just kicking off today, the news for adventure fans may already have reached its peak (metaphorically speaking), as Activision confirmed today that both the Sierra brand and King's Quest are being revived for a new installment in the venerable classic series next year.

Activision hinted at the Sierra news early this week with a website and teaser, leading to much speculation about which properties might be dusted off under the old/new label. It turns out that King's Quest will be the first adventure series resurrected, with a new game developed by The Odd Gentlemen, the indie developers behind The Adventures of P.B. Winterbottom and Wayward Manor, and self-proclaimed "huge fans" of the original KQ series.

While very few details have yet been released, this promises to be a "fully reimagined" installment that is "fit for both the old and new generation of King's Quest players." Promising a "charming new adventure with an awe-inspiring art style, engaging puzzles, and a wondrous interactive narrative brimming with humor", the new story will see King Graham share his "life's adventures with his curious granddaughter, Gwendolyn. It is through these tales that Gwendolyn discovers the true greatness of her grandfather."

We'll be keeping a close eye on developments of this game, and hopefully it enjoys a better fate than the previously-announced (then quietly cancelled) reboot from Telltale Games. If all goes according to plan, King's Quest is due to arrive sometime in 2015.