Point-and-click adventure fans, rejoice! Indie developer Tag of Joy and publisher Headup have officially announced the next chapter in their acclaimed adventure series: Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road.
Revealed as part of Telltale’s “Choices Matter Festival” on Steam, this new entry promises to take players on a continent-spanning road trip across Europe to uncover ancient secrets, unravel Baltic mythology, and clear a wrongly accused protagonist’s name.
If you loved the modern yet classic feel of Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit, here is everything you need to know about Milda Kovas’s next epic journey.
A High-Stakes Mystery Across Europe
The story of Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road kicks off with a dramatic twist. Main protagonist Milda Kovas finds herself accused of stealing a unique, powerful amber artefact known as the Sun Stone.
Legend has it that fragments of this colossal amber piece were scattered along the historic Amber Road. If someone were to collect all the pieces, they would gain access to terrifying arcane powers. Determined to clear her name and discover the truth, Milda sets out from Lithuania on a thrilling road adventure.
Her journey will take her and her companions from the Baltics in Northern Europe all the way to the Mediterranean, exploring iconic locations throughout Lithuania, Austria, Italy, and beyond.
What to Expect: Key Features
Tag of Joy is building on everything that made the first game a critical darling while levelling up the experience for modern adventure gamers:
- Rich Baltic Lore & History: A captivating narrative that seamlessly weaves ancient Baltic myths and legends together with real European history and historical figures.
- Star-Studded Voice Cast: Features a vibrant mix of new and returning characters, fully voiced by industry veterans known for their work on Monkey Island, Oxenfree, The Wolf Among Us, God of War, and Unforeseen Incidents.
- Clever, Flexible Puzzling: Expect classic point-and-click gameplay where you collect items, combine inventory pieces, solve environmental riddles, and engage in witty dialogue.
- Character Customisation: Personalise Milda’s look to your liking—which might even come in handy for solving a few clever puzzles!
- Stunning Visuals & Audio: Gorgeous hand-painted 4K background art brought to life with modern graphical effects, accompanied by an original soundtrack composed by Daniel Pharos (A New Beginning, Memoria).
- Cross-Platform Controls: Smooth controls tailored for both mouse-and-keyboard purists and gamepad players alike.
Wishlist It Now!
While a firm release date hasn’t been locked in just yet, Crowns and Pawns: Amber Road is officially available to wishlist on Steam. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of classic games like Broken Sword or just love a good mystery with choices that matter, this is definitely one adventure to keep on your radar.
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