Revolution Software brings back a classic graphic adventure for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, macOS, Linux and Windows titled Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars ReforgedThe remastered title has been available since September 19, 2024. However, Nintendo Switch owners will have to wait until October, as the release has been postponed to ensure a quality standard. There is no day scheduled by the studio for the launch on Switchbut it shouldn’t take more than a month either.
This updated version is based on the original and not the Director’s Cuttherefore it is unchanged and not expanded. You can easily switch between the new graphics and the original ones.
In this completely reimagined and reforged version of George and Nico’s original adventure, players will be able to enjoy the atmospheric avenues of the French capital, the mysterious mountains of Syria, the sunny coast of Spain and stunning locations in between. Backgrounds have been redrawn from Don Blooth’s original illustrations and sprites have been reanimated.
The audio has been enhanced to offer new levels of fidelity to dialogue and the legendary soundtrack composed by Barrington Pheloung. The new story mode redefines gameplay for a modern era, dynamically balancing narrative and gameplay progression.
Revolution Software is currently working on Broken Sword: Parzival’s Stonethe sixth game in the franchise.
