Announcements Archives - Old World Studios

ROTS DRM-Free version coming to GOG.com!

Christian Tobler — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 15:45:58 +0000

Riddle of the Sphinx the Awakening DRM-Free version will be available on GOG.com soon!

Lots of forward movement here, folks

Many of you have wanted a DRM-Free version, and early on we had said we would make every effort to provide ROTS DRM-Free.

Well, we finally were able to connect with GOG and finalize an agreement. Therefore, we can now announce that we will have a DRM-Free option on GOG very soon!

We are working on a GOG build with achievements and DLCs. As soon as we have the build live, we will let you know and send the appropriate codes.

Stay tuned!

– Old World Studios team

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ROTS iOS build is live!

Christian Tobler — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:59:12 +0000

ROTS iOS build is on Apple’s app store!

Yes, it’s true. After a long time of testing and refinement, and after most of the dev team contracting COVID-19, the mobile build for iOS (iPhone 6s+ and iPad) is live on Apple’s app store!

ROTS desktop is already available for Windows and Mac on Steam, but now you can play ROTS on the go. We think you’ll find the mobile UI especially fluid and intuitive.

Redemption codes are coming…

Backers with iOS mobile build rewards will get the iOS app and DLCs for FREE!. We will be sending out redemption codes over the next few days, so watch your email (and check your SPAM folder).

NOTE: The redemption codes will unlock the iOS mobile app and all of the DLCs.

What if you didn’t pledge?

You can buy the iOS ROTS app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/riddle-of-the-sphinx/id1560873403

Or scan the QR code, below:

What about Android?

For those of you who pledged for an Android version, your day is coming! ROTS for Android is in the last phases of debugging and optimization. And once it goes live, we will announce it here and send redemption codes out for all Android mobile backers.

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Riddle of the Sphinx™ The Awakening LIVE on Steam!

Jeff Tobler — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:56:05 +0000

The Awakening has begun…

Old World Studios is excited to announce that Riddle of the Sphinx The Awakening (HD Enhanced Edition) has been officially released and is live on Steam!

New to this release are these DLCs (expansion packs): Book of the Dead Ends in-game Hints & Solutions, Moonlight Exploration, and Gil’s Secret Library.

Enhanced edition gameplay features:

Hours of challenging gameplay
Complex puzzles and subtly hidden clues to challenge your skills
Beautifully rendered 3D environments and scenes with meticulous attention to detail
Cinematic animations and cut-scenes throughout the game
Historical accuracy and real-world archaeological puzzle integration
An original, richly orchestrated Egyptian soundtrack
Over 50 million square feet of exploration

Enhanced edition engine features:

HD resolution: every element has been HD enhanced
Exceedingly fast navigation
Cinematic transitions & node warping
Real-time environmental FX: 4,500-year-old tomb dust, gnats, sand, bokeh, bubbles, etc.
An innovative miniUI with interactive magnifying loupe.
A new set of “Flying Scarab” cursors, along with legacy “hand” cursors
A robust interactive in-game hint & solutions guide: Book of the Dead Ends (sold separately)

Play Riddle of the Sphinx The Awakening on Steam now!

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Background: Old World Studios, game development and publishing studio has released Riddle of the Sphinx The Awakening on Steam. The Riddle of the Sphinx game will be released for iOS and Android in the near future. The team behind the HD enhanced edition of Riddle of the Sphinx consists of:

Charlie Tobler (lead software engineer/game developer)
Christian Tobler (lead game developer/software engineer/foley artist/cg artist)
Jeff Tobler (co-creator/director/developer/lead artist/music/programming)
Karen Tobler (co-creator/director/art direction/marketing)
Marta Tobler (packaging/fulfillment/art direction)

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Preview the Collector’s Edition “Scarab” USB drive

Jeff Tobler — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 06:50:54 +0000

Don’t want to scarab anyone too badly, but we think we found a “bug” on the ROTS Awakening commemorative USB drives. Normally we would be mortified, but in this case… well, you be the judge.

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ROTS Awakening Progress

charlie — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 20:53:57 +0000

It’s been a while since we have updated but we have been working on the very tedious process of bringing all the old models out of Strata StudioPro Blitz in OS 9 and into the newest version of Strata Design 3d. Quite a lot of work but it’s going smoothly thanks to Strata and Rand.

Plus, we are excited to announce the lead programmer from The Omega Stone, Thomas Carton, has come on board (remotely from France) to help with programming and game development. Thomas is a huge asset to this undertaking – an amazing talent and a great friend! Charlie and Thomas are working very closely on the new engine.

We will be posting screenshots once we have all the environments converted and rendering begins.

Lastly, we have had a few new backers from Old World Studios campaign site: https://oldworld.studio/projects/riddle-of-the-sphinx-the-awakening/

Thank you and welcome to our newest backers!

While we are clearly in the beginning phases still, we can see a dimly lit torch and the hint of eerily dancing shadows at the end of this eerie corridor of resurrecting Riddle is the Sphinx: The Awakening.

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