“Return to Monkey Island”, the latest work in the “Monkey Island” series, which was launched for PC and Nintendo Switch in September this year, but Devolver Digital is recently developing the next generation machine of this work. will officially announce support and plans to launch overseas on November 8, 2022 for Xbox Series X | S, including PS5 and Xbox Game Pass.
Also, along with the announcement, an announcement trailer for the next generation console has appeared introducing the highlights of the gameplay.
“Return to Monkey Island” was developed by Terrible Toybox, led by Ron Gilbert, with the latest design and script from ally Dave Grossman and original composers Michael Land, Peter McConnell and Clint Bajakian. Additionally, it was reported that Dominic Armato, who had retired from dubbing and acting in the early 2000s, would be returning as Guybrush.
The acclaimed return to Monkey Island of @TerribleToybox arrives on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S / X and Game Pass on November 8th! pic.twitter.com/tJPrwwjinE
– Return Digital (@returndigital) November 1, 2022
Lucasfilm Games and Ron Gilbert, creators of the legendary adventure games Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: The Chuck Strikes Back, have teamed up to create a new story full of surprises and excitement called Return to Monkey Island.]Let’s try it.
It’s been a long time since Guybrush Threepwood last played with his nemesis, the ghostly pirate Le Chuck. Guybrush’s beloved Elaine Marley has resigned from the kingdom and he himself remains adrift, dissatisfied, unable to uncover the secrets of Monkey Island. On the other hand, when a group of young pirates led by Captain Madison hunt the veterans, the troubled island takes a bad turn … Stan, a well-known businessman, appears to have been jailed for “marketing crimes”.
Enjoy hilarious conversations with old friends and new acquaintances on a familiar island ruled by a dangerous new faction. Take to the sea and explore the unknown by overcoming difficult situations. Between Guybrush and Glory there are clever puzzles, bizarre events and unsuspected revenge.
■ The point and click adventure is back
The classic point and click comes to life in this modern age where fearless pirates explore islands while solving puzzles with advanced game controls. Context-sensitive interactions and dialogue and an easy-to-use inventory system will lighten your pirate journey.
■ Go on an archipelago adventure
Sail across a confused and nostalgic island ruled by old friends and new leaders to battle newcomers. Enemies and allies await you on unexplored islands such as Gakbul Island and Bulbulmuda.
■ Created by a legendary crew
The Monkey Island series concludes with the creator of the iconic series Ron Gilbert, co-writer Dave Grossman, artistic director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell and Michael Land, Clint Bajakian (“Monkey Island” and “Monkey Island 2): The Chuck Strikes Back”) come together.
