First episode of King’s Quest release date revealed

Developer Sierra sent out a press release and trailer this morning detailing the release of their anticipated episodic reboot of the classic adventure game, King's Quest.  The first episode titled A Knight to Remember will drop at the end of this month on July 28 for Playstation 3, Playstation 4 and PC and July 29 for Xbox One and Xbox 360 and will cost $9.99 on all platforms.  More details from the press release are as follows.

In addition, Sierra today announced that a bundle* of all five chapters, including a future bonus playable story epilogue, of the new King’s Quest – named King’s Quest: The Complete Collection* – is now available to pre-order on the PlayStation®Network and Steam for $39.99. Xbox One pre-orders on the Xbox Games Store will begin on July 7 for the same price.

Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, King’s Quest rekindles the classic feelings of exploration, wit and wonder that have always defined this family-friendly series since its introduction over 30 years ago. The first entry in a planned five-chapter arc, King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember sets the stage for an unforgettable journey to come with original places, puzzles and personalities to discover. As an aging King Graham reflects on a life of adventure with his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, King’s Quest transports players back to the untold tales of Graham’s youth to experience a story that bridges generations.

Sierra will continue to release King's Quest episodically from now through 2016, though specific dates for the remaining four episodes have not yet been released.