Gameloft and HarperCollins Productions have announced that it’s soon to be open season on pioneers as The Oregon Trail is coming to PC and Switch. Aspiring wagoneers will be able to get hold of the iconic grade school game starting November 14, 2022. The game will set back budding travelers $29.99.
The game puts players into the boots of a wagon boss and all the trials and tribulations of the arduous westward journey. The goal is to have all — or at least some — of the pioneers survive the journey to Oregon. Players will need to sock their wagon, choose a hardy traveling party, and make sure as many as possible arrive in Oregon. Along the way, players will need to make tough choices in dangerous and unexpected situations. Lastly, players will learn the real history behind the trail, including the Native American experience, which is a first in the franchise.
The PC and Switch versions will include all of the five previously-released content updates from the earlier Apple Arcade version. This includes new accessibility options, events, and visual filters that allow players to see the game in a whole new way. PC players can wishlist the game on Steam and Switch players can keep an eye on the Nintendo eShop for when the official page launches. The Microsoft Store will allow preorders beginning November 7th.
“We’re incredibly excited for even more players to experience The Oregon Trail,” said David MacMinn, Game Manager. “We’re pleased to see our game expand to multiple new platforms, and we hope PC and Nintendo players will enjoy their time on the trail as much as we did making it.”
“The gameplay in our new version of The Oregon Trail has proven to be as exciting and sticky as it was in the ‘90s,” said Caroline Fraser, Head of HarperCollins Productions. “The stunning graphics will grab players as they journey west and confront new dangers, meet a wide cast of historical figures, and overcome challenging obstacles on their way to Oregon.”
Check out The Oregon Trail official site to learn more.
