![[SUBS, PC, XSX] Return to Monkey Island - Added to Xbox Game Pass from Nov 9th @ Xbox.com](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/03/734103.jpg?h=aa61d42f)
Return to Monkey Island will become available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers (PC and Xbox Series X/S consoles), on November 8th 2022 5:00pm UTC / November 9th 2022 4:00am AEDT (source: Devolver Digital's tweet)
- The game initially launched on September 19th for Steam (Windows, macOS) (priced at A$35.95) and Nintendo Switch (priced at A$37.50)
- Return to Monkey Island on Xbox.com / Microsoft Store (AU) - UPDATE: the standalone purchase price is A$37.45
EDIT: Although the publisher's tweet announcement includes Nov 8th debut of RTMI for PS5 consoles, I have amended this deal post's title and description to omit the PS5 details, focusing only on the Xbox Game Pass subscription-specific release of RTMI (PC and Xbox Series X/S) on Nov 8th, and hopefully avoid confusion for OzB readers.
Game Trailer video & Game Description
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.
Return to Point & Click Swashbuckling
Bringing classic point-and-click gameplay to the modern-day, intrepid pirates will solve puzzles and explore the islands with a clever evolution of classic adventure game controls. Context-sensitive interactions, reactive dialog trees, and an easy-to-use inventory system make pirating a breeze.Embark on Archipelago Adventures
Navigate the sometimes-friendly confines of Melee Island, a familiar place that finds itself under new management by leaders who have put the squeeze on old friends and new faces. Venture out into uncharted lands like the aptly named Terror Island and the chilling outposts of Brrr Muda to make allies and enemies alike.Created by a Legendary Crew
The new chapter in the Monkey Island series marks the return of the iconic series’ creator Ron Gilbert, joined by game co-writer Dave Grossman, art director Rex Crowle (Knights & Bikes, Tearaway) and composers Peter McConnell, Michael Land, and Clint Bajakian (Monkey Island, Monkey Island 2: LeChuck’s Revenge).
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