Frogwares has submitted a final release date for Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened. The game has gone gold and is heading to Switch on April 11, 2023.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened was first announced for Switch last August. Frogwares hoped to have everything ready by February/March, but the situation in Ukraine during the winter has delayed it a bit.
Here is some information about the game:
Experience a harrowing Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances across Europe and the United States.
A cross between Lovecraft and Sherlock Holmes, The Awakened pits you against the mythical Cthulhu mythos. Investigate a series of mysterious disappearances, apparently linked to a shadowy cult that worships an ancient god. Whatever his plan, you must put a stop to it… or face untold consequences.
For the first time in his life, Sherlock is really scared. A man of reason and reason, he is confronted by an otherworldly entity that defies all logic, and this discovery is as enlightening as it is devastating. The search for the truth drives Sherlock to the brink of madness, and it’s the only story Watson will ever publish.
Set in 1882, The Awakened lifts the curtain on how Sherlock and John, mere roommates at the time, became the world-renowned crime-solving duo.main characteristics
- Investigate the Cthulhu mythos as envisioned by HP Lovecraft and encounter eldritch horrors beyond human comprehension.
- Fight the encroaching madness as you seek answers to questions that have no rational explanation.
- Find clues that will lead you through London’s famous Baker Street, a haunting psychiatric ward in Switzerland, the dangerous Louisiana wetlands and more.
- A reimagining of the 2008 title: Rebuilt from the ground up in the Unreal Engine, The Awakened features modern graphics and animations, an expansive story, numerous side quests, and new mechanics, including unique and insane gameplay.
The news of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened release date is being celebrated with a new trailer that delves deeper into the cosmic horror of the Cthtulu-inspired game. We have the video below.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened will retail for $39.99 on the Switch eShop. A Deluxe Edition will also be available for $49.99 which includes the full game, side quest packs, and six exclusive outfits.