Microids has announced a full remaster of Syberia, the legendary point-and-click adventure game first released in 2002. The game, originally crafted by artist and game designer Benoît Sokal, is still hailed as a masterpiece of narrative and artistic vision.
Syberia Remastered is being developed in collaboration with Studio Virtuallyz, with a focus on faithfully updating the visual and gameplay elements while preserving the unique soul of the original. Fans of the series can look forward to a release in Q4 2025 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.
A Return to an Iconic World
The original Syberia followed Kate Walker, an American lawyer sent to the fictional Alpine town of Valadilene to finalize the sale of an automaton factory. What begins as a routine assignment quickly unravels into a surreal journey across Eastern Europe, involving mammoths, enigmatic clockwork machines, and the brilliant but reclusive inventor Hans Voralberg.
Set against the backdrop of Soviet-inspired Art Nouveau architecture and mysterious landscapes, the story blended emotional depth with fantastical exploration, helping Syberia earn its place among the most influential adventure games of the early 2000s.
What’s New in the Remaster?
Microids and Virtuallyz promise that Syberia Remastered will:
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Rebuild key environments like Valadilene and Aralbad in full 3D
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Upgrade character models while retaining their original charm
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Support 4K resolution and modern lighting/shading systems
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Feature modernized interfaces and streamlined navigation
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Revise puzzle mechanics to better fit current-gen hardware
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Maintain the original storyline and artistic integrity of Sokal’s work
This remaster aims to be more than just a visual facelift. It seeks to provide a smooth, immersive experience for new players, while honoring the nostalgia and depth that made Syberia a cult classic.
With the return of Syberia, both veterans and newcomers can prepare to step once again into a world where logic meets fantasy, and where every turn reveals a deeper mystery.