The remake of the 2006 game Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened was supposed to debut in February or March. Unfortunately The release of this adventure game starring the famous detective has just been postponed to March/April 2023.. The reason for the postponement is the reality of the Russian-Ukrainian war, which Frogwares developers have to deal with. In the video they shared (below), we can learn more about their current situation.
After a series of humiliating defeats on the battlefield, Russia has changed its strategy. Every week or two, it rains a barrage of missiles on our cities, targeting energy infrastructure and killing dozens of civilians in the process.”
Therefore, the developers of Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened they have to deal with random power cuts. Sometimes they don’t have access to electricity in their own apartment and sometimes in the office, so they have to change workplaces frequently. This turn of events causes developers to spend more time than they should on certain segments, also because not everyone has internet access at the same time.
Additionally, Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened is being developed for several different platforms, adding to the Ukrainian studio’s workload. No specific release date has yet been given for the game, but it is expected to release in late March or early April this year. The developers said that when they conclude the game is a month away from completion, they will announce the exact release date.
Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened Saldra on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch consoles, as well as PC..