Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged

Released Sep 2024

The classic multi-award winning adventure "Broken Sword - the Shadow of the Templars" returns with glorious 4K visuals and iconic remastered audio, pitching intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard into a journey of perilous adventures and ancient conspiracies.

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Evaluation

Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged launched on September 19, 2024. Since then, Revolution Software has maintained a consistent post-launch update cadence: Update #1 (October 2, 2024), Update #2 (October 11, 2024), Update #3 (November 11, 2024), Update #4 (December 19, 2024), Update #5 (January 17, 2025), Update #6 (May 30, 2025), and Update #7 (November 6, 2025). These updates have delivered meaningful improvements including a story epilogue, new language subtitles (Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian), reprocessed audio, frame pacing fixes, Steam Deck touch control refinements, and an epilogue story addition — all indicating an actively maintained and evolving product. The December 2024 major update also bundled the free original 1996 game as a DLC. All three DLC items (the 1996 original game, the soundtrack, and the game manual) are already released. Update #6 in May 2025 also noted an upcoming mobile version (released July 25, 2025), showing the developer is actively working across platforms. The most recent developer communication was Update #7 on November 6, 2025. No future content has been specifically announced, but the developer has not indicated that support is ending, and the cadence of updates — roughly every 1–6 months — suggests continued engagement. There is no battle pass, seasonal content, or monetized content rotation present.
Evidence
Update #7 shipped with tutorial improvements, dialogue audio fixes for macOS Tahoe, subtitle refinements, and quality-of-life improvements. This is the most recent developer communication.
news post · Nov 6, 2025 source development ongoing
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Update #6 added four new subtitle languages (Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Turkish, Russian), interface improvements, Steam Deck refinements, and announced the mobile version releasing July 25, 2025.
news post · May 30, 2025 source development ongoing
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Content

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Details

Publisher
Revolution Software Ltd
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Step out onto the streets of Paris in "Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged", a substantially enhanced version of the multi-award winning, all-time classic game. Enjoy a globe-spanning story when intrepid tourist George Stobbart and fearless journalist Nico Collard are pitched into a gripping adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting dark conspiracies to discover the arcane secrets of the Knights Templar.

Whether it's your first time or you're revisiting a beloved classic, get ready to enjoy the masterful “Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars: Reforged!”

KEY FEATURES

  • Compelling Storyline: Dive into a gripping narrative filled with twists, turns, and unexpected revelations. Join George and Nico as they investigate a trail of mysteries that takes them from the bustling streets of Paris to exotic locales around Europe and the Middle East.

  • Fully Voice Acted: Lose yourself in the game's atmosphere with fully-voiced dialogue and engaging performances bringing a cast of wonderful, colorful characters to life.

  • Challenging Puzzles: Put your intellect to the test with thought-provoking puzzles that require observation, deduction, and creativity to solve. From deciphering codes to manipulating objects, every challenge is a step closer to uncovering the arcane secrets.

REFORGED FEATURES

  • 4K Remastered Visuals: Experience the magic of the original game with enhanced high-definition graphics, bringing the picturesque landscapes, detailed characters, and intricate environments to life in beautiful 4K for the first time ever.

  • Enhanced Audio: Immerse yourself in the enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico's second adventure to date, including the iconic soundtrack from world-acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung.

  • Bonus Content: Never-heard-before dialogue restored from original scripts, plus secrets to unlock on game completion...

  • Contemporary Adventure Gameplay: Discover the joy of a modern adventure style or rediscover the nostalgia of classic point and click - the choice is yours, as you solve puzzles, gather clues, and interact with a colorful cast of characters.

CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

  • Graphics Toggle: Seamlessly hot swap between original and reforged graphics at any time!

  • Game Help: Integrated story recap, on demand hints or automatic highlights as you play.

  • Mouse / Controller / Touchscreen: Switch between three fully supported control styles.

  • Streamlined Interface: Option Exhaustion, Fast Exit, Walk Assist and Subtitle features, all configurable to your taste.

  • Autosave / Manual Save: Progress is safely stored automatically but you can also bookmark and relive your favourite moments too.

  • Dialogue History: Reread the previous conversation to never miss a word.

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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