During Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2022, Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games announced that Return to Monkey Island is setting sail for release on September 19, 2022. This is the next installment in the Guybrush Threepwood’s story of secrecy, romance, and lactose intolerance. The game is being prepared for both PC via Steam and Nintendo Switch. Those interested in hoisting the Jolly Roger can preorder the game for $24.99 on Steam and the Nintendo eShop.
Return to Monkey Island is an unexpected, thrilling return of series creator Ron Gilbert that continues the story of the legendary adventure games The Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
It’s been many years since Guybrush Threepwood was last locked in a battle of wits with his nemesis, the zombie pirate LeChuck. His true love, Elaine Marley, has turned her focus away from governing and Guybrush himself is adrift and unfulfilled, having never found the Secret of Monkey Island. Hip, young pirate leaders led by Captain Madison have shuffled the old guard from power, Melee Island has taken a turn for the worse, and famed businessman Stan has been imprisoned for ‘marketing-related crimes’.
Banter with old friends and new faces on familiar islands now under dangerous new leadership. Then, take to the high seas and explore the new and unknown as you work your way out of tough predicaments. Clever puzzles, bizarre situations, and devastating ripostes are all that stand between Guybrush and glory.
Check out the Return to Monkey Island official site to learn more.
