Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Reforged announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Switch, and PC

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Revolution Software is bringing a remastered version of the classic adventure game, *Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Reforged*, to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam in early 2026. They’ll soon be launching a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the project.

In a recent announcement, Charles Cecil, founder and CEO of Revolution Software, shared his excitement about updating their popular game, *The Smoking Mirror*. He explained that *Reforged* improves the game while staying true to the original and making it appealing to today’s players. Like the updated version of their first game, *Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars – Reforged*, the team is eager for both longtime fans and new players to enjoy the refreshed experience.

Here is an overview of the game, via Revolution Software:

About

Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror – Reforged is a greatly improved version of the beloved, award-winning original game.

Journalist Nico Collard stumbles upon an ancient artifact while reporting on a dangerous drug gang. This discovery pulls her and her friend, George Stobbart, into a thrilling and deceptive adventure. They’ll face formidable enemies who are determined to achieve their wicked goals, and Nico and George must find a way to overcome them.

Beneath the secrets of the Maya lies a dark history of torture, sacrifice, and violence. Our heroes face danger on all sides – kidnapping, stolen artifacts, ancient astronomy, and a ruthless drug lord are just the beginning. They must also contend with powerful, supernatural forces that could destroy humanity! This thrilling adventure demands courage, intelligence, and resourcefulness, and will keep you on the edge of your seat with its complex plot and intense action. Do you have what it takes to unravel the mystery?

Reforged Features

  • 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. Immerse yourself in an intuitive and engaging gameplay experience.
  • 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 your ears in the enhanced audio as Revolution delivers the finest, most stunning version of George and Nico’s second adventure to date, including the incredible soundtrack from world-acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung.
  • Bonus Content – Never-seen-before dialogue restored from original scripts, plus secrets to unlock on game completion…

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 favorite moments too.
  • Dialogue History – Reread the previous conversation to never miss a word.

Watch the announcement trailer below. View the first screenshots at the gallery.

Announce Trailer

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2025-10-06 19:02