The Council Reconvenes for Episode 3

Focus Home Interactive and Big Bad Wolf have announced a release date for the next part of their episodic narrative-centered, choice-driven RPG, The Council. The third of five planned episodes sees players continue Louis de Richet’s quest to solve the mystery behind his mother’s disappearance, navigating social encounters with characters like Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington. The episode aims to ramp up the game’s intrigue, coming with a promise of a big secret. Previously unexplored areas of the mansion will also be able to be traversed in this outing.

Having kicked off in March of 2018, The Council is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, with the newest episode being released as a standalone purchase on July 26, 2018. Players who have purchased the full Season Pass can get their hands on it two days earlier, on July 24. Alex Fuller’s initial impression of the game can also be found here.