Sherlock Holmes The Awakened - Release date, pre-order bonus, special editions, platforms, and more

Fans of the Lovecraftian horror-filled Sherlock Holmes The Awakened will be delighted to hear that the adventure game's remake has officially received a release date. While it was supposed to be launched in late February this year, the title was delayed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Developed by Frogwares and published by Microsoft Windows, Sherlock Holmes The Awakened was first released back in 2007 and is the third title in Frogwares' series revolving around the legendary sleuth. It later received a remastered edition in 2008 that brought improved graphics options and a third-person mode.

This article details all of the available information about the upcoming release of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened.

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Sherlock Holmes The Awakened is set to release in April 2023

The upcoming remake of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened has been advertised as being completely "rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay," along with a rewritten script. It will be released on PC, PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch on April 11, 2023.

This information was revealed on the official YouTube channel of Frogwares, which further confirmed that players can now pre-order the title. Pre-ordering the game will land players three costumes with The Sleuth's Attire Cosmetic Set.

The various editions of the game and their offerings are as follows:

The Standard Edition

• The game
• Set of digital wallpapers

The Deluxe Edition

• The game
• Set of digital wallpapers
• The Whispered Dreams Side Quest Pack

The Premium Edition

• The game
• Set of digital wallpapers
• The Whispered Dreams Side Quest Pack
• The game's official soundtrack
• The game's official artbook

The official Steam description of the upcoming title reads:

"Experience a nerve-racking Lovecraftian adventure, rebuilt from the ground up with modern graphics and gameplay. Become Sherlock Holmes, and find yourself at the heart of the terrifying Cthulhu Mythos as you investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in Europe and the US."

The crossover between the Lovecraftian horror and mythos of Cthulhu and the world's most famous fictional detective turned out to be a masterstroke when the game was initially released in 2007. A similar treatment was seen in Neil Gaiman's much-acclaimed short story, titled A Study in Emerald, which was published in 2003.

As mentioned above, the release of Sherlock Holmes The Awakened was delayed due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the ongoing conflict resulting from it. The developers have constantly shared updates regarding the same and their development of the title through relevant videos.