Microids has announced the release date for Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile. The upcoming game adapts the classic mystery book by the Queen of Crime originally released in 1937, and it will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Switch on September 25.
Two Detectives Gather Together to Investigate
Following up on the previous adaptations of Agatha Christie stories, Death on the Nile is a new title in development by the Microids branch in Lyon, France. The studio had previously worked on Murder on the Orient Express, which was released in 2023 for the same platforms.
In the new game, the well-known detective Hercule Poirot won't be the only protagonist, however. This time, we'll also get to play as Jane Royce, an original character created for the game. She's following the trail of a killer, going to various places, including London, Mallorca, New York and finally Egypt.
The story will alternate between the perspectives of both protagonists leading their respective investigations and, according to the developers, the game will go beyond a simple retelling of the original novel. The parallel stories of Poirot and Royce will ultimately converge and bring new layers to the...
