The Debut Chapter of King’s Quest™ from Sierra™ is Now Available
July 28 2015 - 12:30PM
Business Wire
King’s Quest™: A Knight to Remember begins the
new adventures contained within the five-chapter release.
Today Sierra™, part of Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly
owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI),
released the first chapter in its new reimagining of one of
adventure gaming’s most treasured franchises, King’s Quest™.
Titled King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember, this debut
chapter is now available as a digital download in North America for
$9.99 on Windows PC via Steam. It will be available later today for
the same price on the PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®3 computer
entertainment systems through the PlayStation®Store, as well as for
Xbox One and Xbox 360 on the Xbox Games Store. It is rated E10+
(Everyone 10 and Up) by the ESRB.
Players may also purchase King’s Quest: The Complete
Collection, a bundle containing all five chapters of the new
King’s Quest along with an exclusive bonus playable story
epilogue*, for $39.99 on the PlayStation®Store, Xbox Games Store
and Steam. Alternately, those who buy King’s Quest: A
Knight to Remember individually at launch can choose to
purchase the King’s Quest Season Pass, securing their
access to the remaining four chapters of the game once available,
but not the bonus epilogue, for $29.99.
Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, an independent studio with a
talent for crafting fantastical tales, characters and worlds, the
new King’s Quest rekindles the classic charm and curiosity
that has captivated fans of this family-friendly series for over 30
years. As an aging King Graham looks back on a life of heroic
adventure with his precocious granddaughter, Gwendolyn, players
will be able to experience firsthand the unforgettable puzzles,
places and personalities of his greatest untold stories. The first
passage in a five-chapter journey, King’s Quest: A Knight
to Remember unfolds on Graham’s early days as a bright-eyed
teen in Daventry, competing in a contest of wits and valor for a
knighthood in King Edward’s royal court.
“Today is a new beginning, both for those of us who grew up with
the King’s Quest games that Roberta Williams and Sierra
Entertainment created, as well as for those who are visiting
Daventry for the very first time,” said Matt Korba, President and
Creative Director of The Odd Gentlemen. “We hope we’ve made
something that feels special for everyone as we turn together to a
new page in Graham’s legend.”
The second chapter of King’s Quest is expected to arrive
later this year. For more news and updates until then, please visit
www.sierra.com, and follow Sierra on Facebook and Twitter.
*Subsequent chapters and epilogue may be downloaded in-game as
available upon individual release throughout 2015 and 2016.
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.
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 Activision Publishing,
Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision
Publishing, Inc. is a leading global producer and publisher of
interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations
throughout the world. More information about Activision and its
products can be found on the company's website,
http://www.activision.com or by following @Activision.
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Publishing's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies
regarding the future, including statements about King’s Quest,
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