Golden Idol's Rise: Lemurian Phoenix Arrives This Month

The highly anticipated DLC for *Rise of the Golden Idol*, titled *The Lemurian Phoenix*, is set to launch on May 13th, bringing with it an expansive five-chapter storyline. This sequel to the original *Case of the Golden Idol* has captivated players with its intricate blend of cursed treasure, ancient civilizations, and modern-day mysteries and murders. The new DLC promises to delve into a series of events triggered by a single murder in 1910, unfolding across the decades.

For those unfamiliar with the game, *Rise of the Golden Idol* offers a unique take on the murder mystery genre within a point-and-click adventure framework. Players are tasked with exploring scenes to uncover keywords that piece together the what, why, and who of each mystery. The game's complexity is heightened by intertwining human motivations with elements of ancient technology, ensuring that each case is filled with surprises, grisly murders, and a cast of potential suspects.

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While Color Gray Games, the developers behind *Rise of the Golden Idol*, remain tight-lipped about the specifics of *The Lemurian Phoenix*, they've teased fans with a cryptogram that reveals the titles of the five new chapters: Eternity's End, Ascension, Royal Blood, Revelation, and A Blaze of Glory. These titles hint at themes of religious fervor, charismatic gurus, and intense power struggles, which players will unravel as they progress through the DLC.

*The Lemurian Phoenix* will be available for purchase starting May 13th. It's also free for those with the Detective Pass and subscribers to Netflix Games. If you're eager for more gaming content before the DLC hits, check out our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week, showcasing the best launches from the past seven days.