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Music system hotfixJun 4, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe pushed a fix for an issue with overlapping music tracks, as well as an incorrect translation key in the "Newsflash" scenario.Steam Deck verification patchJun 3, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe've pushed changes to comply with the Steam Deck verification guidelines, fix a regression that caused music not to play in some parts of certain scenarios, and fix some other minor content issues.Small wording and asset patchMay 26, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe did some minor wording updates for the base game and updated some assets for The Lemurian Phoenix DLC.Patch 2 for The Lemurian PhoenixMay 16, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe fixed multiple artwork issues in The Lemurian Phoenix reported by the community, as well as a bug that caused the ending intermission to play every time you exited the last scenario. For players who have already finished the DLC, it will play once more on exit, but shouldn't play after.Hotfix 1 for The Lemurian PhoenixMay 14, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWe fixed an issue reported by players where a couple of phrases in the 5th scenario of The Lemurian Phoenix DLC, "Blaze of Glory," weren't movable with a mouse.Golden idol Investigations: The Lemurian Phoenix- DLC Out Now!May 13, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsDetectives, The second expansion for The Rise of the Golden Idol, Golden Idol Investigations: The Lemurian Phoenix, is now available! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3333880/Golden_Idol_Investigations_The_Lemurian_Phoenix/ Ancient prophecies, divine revelations, and royal decrees intertwine in these perplexing 5 new cases, where the truth remains hidden. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781302/19f1b318b8dc98925cd7846401db8f7424515c5f.png Journey to Lemuria and uncover a deep conspiracy reaching the highest levels of its aristocracy and King. Interact with new age cults, potentially supernatural gurus, and charlatans seeking to deceive. Watch the trailer: Players who own the detective pass can immediately begin solving the mysteries. Otherwise, the DLC can be purchased separately for $5.99 | £4.99 | €5.89. For more details on the detective pass, dissect the FAQ here The release of the 2nd DLC "The Lemurian Phoenix"May 13, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsIncludes the content for the 2nd The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC, The Lemurian Phoenix, as well as a bunch of minor fixes, mostly for the Steam Deck.The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC - The Lemurian Phoenix - Coming May 13May 1, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsDetectives, The day of ascension is coming. Join us and become enlightened on Tuesday May 13 with the second DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol - The Lemurian Phoenix. Coming to PC & consoles for $5.99 | £4.99 | €4.89 and included with the Netflix version on mobile, The Lemurian Phoenix is the second DLC and included in the Detective Pass as well. Royal Celebrations Gone Awry Amidst the Lemurian aristocracy's extravagant holiday celebrations, a murder ignites a complex conspiracy that reaches back to 1910. Return to the scene of the crime and uncover the truth. Unravel Five New Scenarios Justice demands you solve the following cases: Eternity's End Ascension Royal Blood Revelation A Blaze of Glory Explore themes of deceit, wealth and power in five new scenarios spanning from 1910 to 1950. Your pursuit of the truth will lead you through decadent parties, ancient temples and dangerous rituals. We'll see you at the royal ceremony, May 13. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3333880/Golden_Idol_Investigations_The_Lemurian_Phoenix/ The Sins of New Wells hotfix 1Mar 6, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsIn this patch we have addressed the following issues: - Finishing the SIns of New Wells chapter puzzle now should give the achievement (revisiting it should trigger for those who missed it). - Fixed the mixed name and surname slots in Unravelling recollection puzzle in most of the translations. - Added Japanese community translators to credits. - A number of minor content fixes.The Sins of New Wells DLC - available now! Mar 4, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsDetectives, The day has come to pick up your badge and enter the world of Detective Roy Samson in the city of New Wells. The Sins of New Wells, the first DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, is now available! If you have already bought the Detective Pass, you will be able to download the DLC now. If you want more information on the DLC and how the Detective Pass works, you can read the FAQ. There are four new cases to solve as Detective Samson moves to the 9th District of New Wells, to be confronted with more murders, more mysteries, and more (Lemurian) magic. Check out the trailer below. Will Detective Samson discover the link between the strange goings-on and the organized crime syndicate? Will his partner, Cliff Savea, unscramble the mysteries and the memories? And what does the Mayor have to do with all of this? Play The Sins of New Wells now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3333870/Golden_Idol_Investigations__The_Sins_of_New_Wells/ Follow us 🐦Twitter/X 🦋BlueskyThe Rise of the Golden Idol DLC - The Sins of New Wells - Coming March 4thFeb 27, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsLondon, March 4, 2025 – Playstack and Color Gray Games are announcing that The Sins of New Wells, the first DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, will be available on PC, console and mobile on March 4th. This brand new chapter is available for $5.99 | £4.99 | €4.89 on PC & consoles and is included with the Netflix version on mobile. The Sins of New Wells is included in the Detective Pass as well. A City Consumed by Sin Homicide detective Roy Samson has been transferred to the 9th District, where corruption runs as deep as the sewers beneath New Wells. Here, crime is business as usual. But as he and his new partner, Cliff Savea, investigate a string of brutal crimes, they find themselves pulled into something far more insidious...Lemurian magic. Four Cases, No Easy Answers Four new scenarios challenge players to unravel the tangled web of crime gripping New Wells: Following Orders Trouble Unleashed The Raid Unraveling Think You Can Solve It? Use your sharpest detective skills to interrogate evasive witnesses, piece together intricate puzzles, and separate fact from fiction in a city where everyone has something to hide. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3333870/Golden_Idol_Investigations__The_Sins_of_New_Wells/ We hope you enjoy solving these four new cases! You can share your thoughts with other players in the community on: 🦋Bluesky 🐦Twitter/X 🎮DiscordThe Rise of the Golden Idol - DLC and Detective Pass FAQFeb 26, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsAhead of our first DLC releasing, we wanted to ensure you have the information you need about how the Detective Pass works and what's included. Q: How does the Detective Pass work? A: If you purchase the Detective Pass, you will get the four The Rise of the Golden Idol DLCs when they come out at a discounted price to buying them separately. Buying the Detective Pass is less expensve than buying the four DLCs individually. Q: Will I get the DLC straight away if I buy the Detective Pass? A: Yes, if you purchase the Detective Pass each DLC will be available for you to download straight away when it releases. Q: What is included in the Detective Pass? A: All four DLC are included, at a discounted price than if you bought them individually. Only the Steam version of the Detective Pass includes the soundtrack, this is not included on console. Q: Can I buy the DLC now and the Detective Pass later? A: If you buy a DLC now, and decide later to get the Detective Pass, the discount will not be applied - you will have paid the full (or sale) price for the DLC, and then the price of the Detective Pass. Q: What platforms can I buy the Detective Pass on? A: You can buy the Detective Pass on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo. The DLCs are included in the iOS and Android on Netflix. Q: Why can't I buy the Detective Pass on console now? A: The Detective Pass will go live on consoles on the same as The Sins of New Wells releases. Q: Do I only need the Detective Pass to play the DLC? A: No, you would need to own The Rise of the Golden Idol base game. The DLC will not work if you only own The Case of the Golden Idol. Q: How many cases are there in The Sins of New Wells DLC? A: There are four new cases to explore and solve in The Sins of New Wells DLC. Q: Will the soundtrack included in the Steam version of the Detective Pass be updated to include DLC tracks? A: Yes, the intention is to update the soundtrack with DLC tracks! Q: What time does The Sins of New Wells release? A: There are some slight variariations in release times due to platforms constraints. For consoles, the DLC will be available from midnight globally i.e. your time midnight. On Steam, it will be available to download from 10am PT | 6pm GMT, and for Netflix users the update will be available at 9am PT | 5pm GMT. Q: How many cases does The Lemurian Phoenix have? A: There are five new cases to solve in The Lemurian Phoenix If you have any more questions, please pop them in the comments below. Make sure to take a look at our Twitter/X and Bluesky for some...interesting...posts.The Rise of the Golden Idol DLC - The Sins of New Wells - Coming March ??Feb 25, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsLondon, March REDACTED, 2025 – Playstack and Color Gray Games are announcing that The Sins of New Wells, the first DLC for The Rise of the Golden Idol, will be available on PC, console and mobile on March REDACTED. This brand new chapter is available for $5.99 | £4.99 | €4.89 on PC & consoles and is included with the Netflix version on mobile. The Sins of New Wells is included in the REDACTED Pass as well. A City Consumed by Sin Homicide detective REDACTED has been transferred to the REDACTED, where corruption runs as deep as the sewers beneath New Wells. Here, crime is business as usual. But as he and his new partner, Cliff Savea, investigate a string of brutal crimes, they find themselves pulled into something far more insidious...Lemurian magic. Four Cases, No Easy Answers Four new scenarios challenge players to unravel the tangled web of crime gripping New Wells: REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED REDACTED Think You Can Solve It? Use your sharpest detective skills to interrogate evasive witnesses, piece together intricate puzzles, and separate fact from fiction in a REDACTED where everyone has something to hide. You can find more clues on Twitter/X and Bluesky. Get The Rise of the Golden Idol for 10% off this weekend!Feb 13, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsThis weekend only, The Rise of the Golden Idol is 10% off as part of the 'Hits You Missed' Steam Fest from Fellow Traveller! If you haven't already put on your detective hat and pulled out your magnifying glass to solve these brand new cases, then now is the perfect time to do it. Or perhaps nudge your puzzle-loving friend to get it so you stop telling them to play, especially since the first DLC is right around the corner! Sales starts Thursday 13th March from 10am PST | 6pm UTC until Monday 17 March.Get decked out like a detectiveFeb 5, 2025 - Community AnnouncementsWhile you wait for the new DLC to arrive, why not grab yourself some Golden Idol merch? {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781302/7056500082209092411a3fa95a4850aa5216d37d.png Show your alliance with an OPIG Hoodie, chill out in a Harmony Foundation sweatshirt, or inspire others to move in Ancient Lemurian ways with a Spieldance t-shirt. Whatever you choose, you'll be kitted out in the best gear to solve the case! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781302/4f005914e17ed115d3a3503fb37c25616581434d.png Head over to the Merch Store now 👉 https://www.riseofthegoldenidol.com/merchPatch 1.2.0: Localization update and some quality-of-life improvementsDec 19, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsDear detectives! We have pushed out a new update, containing the following improvements: Numerous text tweaks in all 12 languages, thanks to your feedback. Option to move phrases by clicking instead of dragging. Ability to zoom into text in close-ups (we introduced this in the previous patch, but forgot to document it!). Better controller support. Now, the settings menu contains controls mapping information, and there are button prompts when the game detects a controller. Fixed Z-ordering bug that sometimes made collected words visible through menus and puzzle panels. Improved visibility of certain hotspot highlights. Some puzzles now accept alternative words as correct, to reduce the number of cases in which the player has figured out the answer but is deemed ‘wrong’ for using the unintended word. Basic mod support, which allows for easier extending of the game with features like fan translations. Patch 1.1.0Dec 2, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsIn this patch we have addressed the following issues: Removed white frame in full-screen mode. Achievements should re-trigger when you visit a scenario, if you did not receive the correct achievement after finishing a scenario. Removed ability to break the game on Steamdeck using full-screen toggle. Now there is a zoom functionality (accessible using mouse-wheel or button Y on a controller). Display settings are stored per device, instead on the cloud. External controller disconnection should not remove Steamdeck inputs anymore. A few minor typos fixed in the texts. The Rise of the Golden Idol available now!Nov 12, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Detectives, We’re thrilled that The Rise of the Golden Idol has now launched! Out on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, this sequel builds on the world we introduced in The Case of the Golden Idol and draws us ever deeper into the mystery of the eponymous relic. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/The_Rise_of_the_Golden_Idol/ But why a sequel? What more is there to tell? Let’s unravel the development of The Rise of the Golden Idol together… The Idol rises again There is so much more of the story of the Golden Idol to explore. We wanted to see where we could take the story and how the Idol’s power might be influential with a whole new cast of characters and in a very different setting. Against the backdrop of growing enlightenment and cult panic, The Rise of the Golden Idol takes place 200 years after the unspeakable fate of the Cloudsleys in The Case of the Golden Idol. Now in the 1970s, the legend of the Idol has all but faded into the annals of history and myth, as global political tensions and societal unrest dominate headlines. In a period of great change, one thing remains constant: the desire to utilize such a powerful artifact to reshape the world. We wanted to explore how a more modern world - with phones and television - might influence a person’s use of the Idol - and how the Idol might influence that new setting. With 20 new cases to untangle, brand new players will be able to step into Rise without having played the first instalment, while players of the first game will definitely be able to pick up some subtle references. Whether you’re a veteran detective or a newly minted investigator, you’ll find yourself immersed in the world of the Golden Idol. A refreshed visual style If you’re familiar with our first game in the series, you will notice that the visual style of The Rise of the Golden Idol is different to that of The Case of the Golden Idol and its DLCs. For The Case of the Golden Idol, we focused on pixel art to invoke the adventure game vibes of games of old, a familiar visual language for indie games. For The Rise of the Golden Idol, we decided to focus on exploring a different style more familiar to co-founder Ernests, who has a background as a painter. While the visual style of our second game is different, its essence in the characters and environments are still a very recognizable, signature Golden Idol look. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781302/69e2e205003d57d1118c85c3b6ae053dbcd1efe6.jpg New era, New UI One thing we wanted to achieve with The Rise of the Golden Idol was for players to have the ability to explore more complex puzzles and have more freedom in how to solve scenarios. Developing Rise in a new engine gave us the opportunity we were looking for to achieve this: a UI overhaul. We redesigned the game’s UI and moved from the Exploring - Thinking panels to independent panels where players can track the clues they’ve found, characters they’ve encountered, and fill in the story panel separately. This m...Release timing, pricing, and the future of the Golden Idol seriesNov 8, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Detectives, We have some news to share ahead of the game’s launch next week regarding release timing, pricing, and future plans. Release Timing The Rise of the Golden Idol will be releasing worldwide on all platforms November 12, 2024 @10AM PST. The Nintendo Switch release has been hit with an unexpected delay in a few territories and will now be releasing on November 14, 2024 @ 10AM PST. Pricing & Looking Forward The Rise of the Golden Idol will be launching at $19.99 or Steam's regional recommended equivalent. For the first week we will also be offering a 10% launch discount, so take advantage of that before it is gone. Additionally - today we are announcing that we will be continuing to support The Rise of the Golden Idol throughout 2025 with new content. There are a ton of additional standalone stories we want to tell set in the Golden Idol universe, and we found that the best way to tell these stories is through four self-contained DLC chapters - called Investigations. Similar to the DLC released for The Case of the Golden Idol, these are optional side content and are not required to conclude the story in The Rise of the Golden Idol. Rather, these are for fans who want more puzzles, more characters, and more mysteries to solve. Each of the four Investigations chapters will include at least four new cases to solve. On top of the base game’s 20 scenarios - that is a lot of sleuthing. Our roadmap has a sneak peak at the first Investigations chapter and when you can expect all future content to drop. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44781302/289379ee65a83e1a5be7b5332dca277155c63093.png These will be available for sale individually as they release for $5.99 or as part of the Detective's Pass, a discounted pack of all four chapters and the complete soundtrack for $17.99. We will also be offering a permanent stacking discount for owners of The Case of the Golden Idol, so that you can pick up The Rise of the Golden Idol and all future content at an even cheaper price. We can’t wait for you all to dive into the next installment of Golden Idol when it launches next week. - Team Idol Release Date Reveal, Extended Demo, and Case ReduxOct 10, 2024 - Community AnnouncementsHello Detectives, We have lots of exciting news to share for new and returning fans of Golden Idol. Release Date - November 12, 2024 The Rise of the Golden Idol will be launching on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, and Mobile approximately one month from now. Check out the new release date trailer for a sneak peek at what’s in store. Steam Next Fest Demo - Available now! We have prepared an extended demo including all the content from the previous demo as well as an additional case for players to solve. While officially the demo is part of the upcoming Steam Next Fest, eager detectives can get their hands on it starting today. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/The_Rise_of_the_Golden_Idol/ The Case of the Golden Idol Redux Update - Available now! Last week we announced a new update coming to The Case of the Golden Idol - called Redux. Learn more about that announcement here: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1677770/view/4677641741933164088 The update is available today for all current (and future) owners of The Case of the Golden Idol. You should be prompted to update the next time you launch the game, and choose either the classic or Redux version to launch. While this update features no new playable cases or scenarios, it introduces a number of new features that make it a smoother experience overall. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1677770/The_Case_of_the_Golden_Idol/ Here are some highlights from the Redux update. 12 supported languages: English (US) French Italian German Spanish (Latin America) Spanish (Spain) Portuguese (Brazil) Japanese Korean Polish Turkish Chinese (Traditional) *Chinese (Simplified) will be made available at a later date. New UI & Hint System Returning players should notice an overhaul to the UI, which should improve readability and navigation, especially at smaller resolutions. Additionally, there are now markers that indicate what objects can be interacted with, so no more guessing or using guides when you get stuck. Steam Deck Support Support for Steam Deck is now in beta. In addition to running smoother, the UI and text should now scale to appropriately fit the screen size. Once the review process completes, The Case of the Golden Idol will be listed as a Verified title on the store and in your library, a process we expect to take a few weeks. For Nintendo Switch Owners - The new release of The Case of the Golden Idol: Complete Edition will need to be manually claimed on the Nintendo eShop, and is free for all current owners. This rerelease includes all of the above changes and addresses an infrequent issue that caused some players to lose all save progress. And finally… A thanks from Team Idol & Playstack for all the support for the Golden Idol over the past couple years. We hope you enjoy the demo and can’t wait for everyone to check out The Rise of the Golden Idol when it releases next month. Wishlist, follow, tell a friend, etc. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2716400/The_Ri...
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