Activision's Sierra division announces the North American release of King's Quest: A Knight to Remember, the first chapter in their reimagining of the beloved King's Quest series, saying the second of the five chapters in the series is expected later this year. The Windows version is on Steam as a complete season or individually with a season pass option (protip: the latter is a penny less expensive), and the console editions are on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Games Store. "Today is a new beginning, both for those of us who grew up with the King’s Quest games that Roberta Williams and Sierra Entertainment created, as well as for those who are visiting Daventry for the very first time," said Matt Korba of developer The Odd Gentlemen. "We hope we’ve made something that feels special for everyone as we turn together to a new page in Graham’s legend." Here's the launch trailer and here's more:

Developed by The Odd Gentlemen, an independent studio with a talent for crafting fantastical tales, characters and worlds, the new King’s Quest rekindles the classic charm and curiosity that has captivated fans of this family-friendly series for over 30 years. As an aging King Graham looks back on a life of heroic adventure with his precocious granddaughter, Gwendolyn, players will be able to experience firsthand the unforgettable puzzles, places and personalities of his greatest untold stories. The first passage in a five-chapter journey, King’s Quest: A Knight to Remember unfolds on Graham’s early days as a bright-eyed teen in Daventry, competing in a contest of wits and valor for a knighthood in King Edward’s royal court.