Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express release date set for October, Deluxe Edition revealed

Microids today shared the final release date for Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express and unveiled a Deluxe Edition.

The game is heading to Switch on October 19, 2023. It’ll be sold physically and digitally, with the former getting the aforementioned Deluxe Edition. Copies include a copy of the game, a 48-page art book, the digital soundtrack, and an Orient Express ticket bookmark. 

Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express was announced back in May with a Q4 2023 release window. We have some information about it below.

On board the Orient Express, the legendary detective Hercule Poirot tries to solve the murder that has taken place on the prestigious train while surrounded by a cast of intriguing characters with their own secrets and motives. Solving the mystery won’t be easy and through numerous twists and turns, players will have to use their little grey cells as well as detective skills to unravel the truth and bring it to light.

Whether you are a fan of the iconic book or movies, a lover of murder mysteries, or just looking for a thrilling adventure, this new proposal has something for everyone.

Key Features

• Faithful, but augmented: The game is a faithful but augmented adaptation of the original story, with a new character named Joanna Locke added to the mix. With her, you can regularly exit the train environment during playable flashbacks.
• Embody the legendary detective Hercule Poirot: Enter into Hercule Poirot’s head to discover mind maps and make deductions, adding an extra layer of depth to the gameplay. And don’t forget the many puzzles with object manipulations that are scattered throughout each chapter.
• A rich adventure with strong twists: Get ready for major plot twists that will keep you hooked until the very end. Murder On the Express is renowned for having one of the best plot twists in literary history, and this game is no exception. But this time, set in 2023, you will lead your investigation in a whole new light.
• A brilliant detective and mystery game: As you play, you will take on the roles of Poirot and Joanna, solve puzzles and make deductions to uncover the truth behind the murder. In a 3rd person view, you will inspect the sets and talk to all the protagonists, searching for clues and confronting the suspects.
• Fully voice-over: Fully dubbed in English, German and French.

We have a look at the Agatha Christie: Murder on the Orient Express Deluxe Edition above.

Source: Microids PR