Dotemu and Triskell Interactive have announced that Pharaoh: A New Era will debut for PC via Steam on February 15th. The game is a full remake of “one of the most beloved city builders of all time.” To celebrate the momentous news, developers released a new trailer to showcase the updated graphics and gameplay elements players can expect.
The trailer offers viewers a peek at the history of “Egypt’s swirling sands” and showcases how players begin with a modest settlement. From these humble beginnings, players are tasked with growing their settlements into bustling cities. Gameplay also includes the construction of the amazing Egyptian pyramids. Viewers will travel through 4,000 years of Egypt’s history in just a few minutes. It may take players a bit longer (LOL!). Campaign mode challenges players to develop their cities through six differnt eras in Ancient Egypt. The task to to build trade centers, grand and expansive cities, and more.
The updated version of the game also includes the 2000 expansion called Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile. This massive expansion added 100 hours of gameplay, 53 missions, and a “free build” mode.
In addition, the game has been updated in all the ways that matter to a 2023 gamer. Updated and improved features include:
- all-new backend code
- detailed graphics
- improved mechanics
- a “fresh” UI
Check out the Pharaoh: A New Era Steam page to learn more.
About Pharaoh: A New Era
Develop your city by cultivating the fertile lands along the banks of the Nile valley. Erect the iconic monuments of Ancient Egypt, including the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Build temples and mausoleums to help manage all aspects of your city’s health and culture as well as the predominant polytheistic religion of the time.
Ensure your city is prosperous enough to deal with economic or political crises, or even plundering by enemies. A Pharaoh takes care of its people and does whatever it can to earn the favour of the gods.
