Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile launched: 10 things you need to know

Agatha Christie Death on the Nile

A new detective role-playing game is here, and it stars the Belgian detective Hercule Poirot! Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile is an adventure-detective game that offers a new twist to Agatha Christie’s famous book by the same name. Here are 10 things you need to know about the detective game.

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile: Developer and publisher
Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile is developed by Microids Studio Lyon, a branch of Paris-based video game company Microids. The game is published by Microids.

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile: Setting
The adventure detective game is set in the 1970s. As per the game description, “In Death on the Nile, a peaceful cruise on the Nile is disrupted by a terrible crime. Thankfully, famous detective Hercule Poirot is onboard. Meanwhile, a private detective is tracking a murderer, leading her from London to Majorca, New York, and finally to Egypt. The two investigations collide at Abu Simbel. The story doesn’t end with the book, and it still holds many mysteries and twists, even for Agatha Christie fans.”

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile: Protagonists
In Death on the Nile, you play as both Hercule Poirot and Jane Royce. Although they are on different cases, their storylines will converge in an epic finale.

The 1970s: A decade of major social change
The developers have populated the vibrant game world with colourful characters. “From feminist movements and the rise of minority rights to the liberation of societal norms, this vibrant era blends disco clubs, bell-bottoms, and psychedelia, where colorful characters bring a captivating plot to life,” said the developers in a post.

An extended storyline
Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile features a new investigation that continues after the events of the book.

Locations
The game allows the player to “explore a variety of stunning locations, from the exotic Nile cruise to the bustling cities of Majorca, London, and Cairo.”

Enhanced mindmap
As detectives Poirot and Royce, you’ll “collect and connect facts in a dynamic mindmap to make deductions and advance the story.”

A Confrontation System
The player will “use gathered evidence to confront suspects, expose lies, and uncover hidden truths,”, said the developers.

Complete character profilesIn the detective game, you will "complete character profiles by gathering information through dialogues and observations."

Agatha Christie - Death on the Nile: Platforms
Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile has launched on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).