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Press release:
PARIS – February 15th, 2023.
Publisher Dotemu and developer Triskell Interactive today announced that “Pharaoh: A New Era“, a comprehensive remake of one of the most beloved city builders of all time, is now available on PC via Steam for €22,99.

Swift planners can secure their future at a 15 percent launch discount by purchasing “Pharaoh: A New Era” before February 28th.

The wisest pharaohs will seek guidance from today’s launch trailer before beginning their civilizations, observing the challenges and rewards awaiting in Pharaoh: A New Era’s faithful modernization of the original 1999 city builder as well as its 2000 expansion, Cleopatra: Queen of the Nile.

The remake’s enhancements are informed by Triskell Interactive’s devotion to historical accuracy, supported through close work with a certified Egyptologist to ensure the game’s depiction of ancient Egypt is as authentic as possible. See how Pharaoh: A New Era’s gorgeous 4K visuals bring four millennia of Egyptian history to life across more than 50 rewarding missions in the new video:

Pharaoh: A New Era introduces several new features and quality of life adjustments which subtly improve its city building experience, making the development, planning and management of bustling settlements feel intuitive. The changes grant pharaohs greater visibility and control over their subjects, making Pharaoh: A New Era the definitive way to enjoy the acclaimed series.

Pharaoh: A New Era features:

A Fortune of Fun: Lead your people through a rich 100+ hour campaign, or unwind and build the metropolis of your dreams in a Free Build mode.
Breathtaking Views: Marvel at the beauty of budding settlements and lively cities sprawling across the Egyptian sands, brought to life through fully reworked, intricate art.
Modern Refinements: Overhauled menus, a refreshed UI and various adjustments make Pharaoh: A New Era’s classically inspired fun feel like second nature to play.
A Fully Rerecorded Soundtrack: Take in stirring recreations of the original soundtrack’s melodies, rearranged and performed with traditional oriental instruments.

For a deeper understanding of Pharaoh: A New Era’s enthralling challenge of leadership, delve into the vital components behind the rise of any great city outlined in this video tutorial.

Raise the latest updates on Pharaoh: A New Era by following Dotemu on Twitter @dotemu and Triskell at @Triskell_Int, and by joining the game’s official Discord.

About Dotemu
Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more.

Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Streets of Rage 4, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more.

Dotemu is currently working on Metal Slug Tactics with Leikir Studio, Pharaoh: A New Era with Triskell Interactive and additional exciting projects still to be announced.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

About Triskell Interactive
Triskell Interactive is a French video game studio founded in 2014 because of its creators’ desire to professionalize their previous years as hobbyist developers. Triskell has since self-published two games, Lethis – Path of Progress and Lethis – Daring Discoverers, both recognized for their gorgeous 2D graphics, their strong visual style becoming the signature of the studio.