Tintin Reporter: The Cigars of the Pharaoh will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on November 7, followed by Switch in 2024, publisher Microids and developer Pendulo Studios announced.
The game will be available in standard, limited, and Collector’s editions. The limited edition will include a copy of the game, SteelBook, and three postcards. The Collector’s Edition includes the limited edition content, plus a notebook, 160-page art book, and an original figurine.
Here is an overview of the game, via Microids:
Inspired by one of the iconic adventures from the comic book series The Adventures of Tintin created by Hergé, which has sold over 275 million copies worldwide, this new video game marks the return of the famous reporter with the puffball to the world of interactive entertainment thanks to a dynamic co-production between Tintinimaginatio and Microids.
In the game Tintin Reporter: The Cigars of the Pharaoh, the famous reporter and his faithful companion Snowy are going to experience some extraordinary adventures… After meeting Professor Sarcophagus whilst cruising the Mediterranean Sea, the famous reporter sets out in search of the tomb of the Pharaoh Kih-Oskh. What are the dark secrets hidden in the tomb? From Egypt to India, passing through Arabia, Tintin and Snowy will end up investigating a gigantic drug trafficking network throughout the East.
With all the facets of the Tintin universe and a story full of twists and turns that are part of Hergé’s great creative legacy, Tintin Reporter: The Cigars of the Pharaoh immerses the player in the heart of a mysterious Egypt and other lands of infinite beauty.
Combining all the best elements of adventure and investigation games, Tintin Reporter: The Cigars of the Pharaoh invites the player to dress up as an investigator/reporter: search, infiltrate to find clues and solve enigmas with the help of investigation dialogues enriched with video sequences, infiltration phases or even plane or car chases. Tintin Reporter: The Cigars of the Pharaoh offers a unique and innovative gameplay to allow everyone to live the adventure like a real reporter!