As a fan of classic mystery fiction, including work by Agatha Christie herself, I love the resurgence in the popularity of her work over the last few years. Microids has done well to create a variety of solid games (though they have variable quality) adapting several of her most famous works. Now, the classic tale of Death on the Nile is next.

While we do not have a release date, Microids and Studio Lyon have announced that Agatha Christie: Death on the Nile will be released in 2025. The adaptation will be coming to PC and all major consoles. After the success of Murder on the Orient Express, fans now have a new take on another Agatha Christie classic to look forward to. Here is what the press release has to say about the announcement:

“In Death on the Nile, a peaceful cruise on the Nile is disrupted by a terrible crime. Thankfully, Hercule Poirot is on board. Meanwhile, another private detective Jane Royce is tracking a murderer, leading her from London to Majorca, New York, and finally to Egypt. The two investigations collide at Abu Simbel. The dynamic duo will solve a complex case full of twists and turns. But the story doesn’t end with the book and still holds many mysteries and twists, even for Agatha Christie fans.

With Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile, Microids Studio Lyon is exploring a new direction by adding all-new plots, advanced gameplay mechanics and a unique setting: Egypt in the 1970s. ‘Player feedback on Murder on the Orient Express, where Hercule Poirot already shared the investigation with a second detective, Joanna Locke, was precious in guiding the development of Death on the Nile.”

“We have raised the level of difficulty with more complex puzzles and offered more freedom in the progression of the investigation. In addition, the adventure weaves the stories of Hercule Poirot and Jane Royce, the new detective, even more closely together,” says David Chomard, CEO of Microids Studio Lyon.

I liked the “dual perspective” approach that Murder on the Orient Express took. It was different than just a typical Hercule Poirot adventure and added an extra layer to certain puzzles. I’m hoping that lightning strikes twice with Death on the Nile, especially since it is such an iconic tale. Hopefully, we’ll find out more soon, when we can get our hands on this next Agatha Christie re-imagining.

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