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A new, original, Broken Sword game by Charles Cecil. Join the adventure and help us create the best Broken Sword game ever.

Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse Adventure

A new, original, Broken Sword game by Charles Cecil. Join the adventure and help us create the best Broken Sword game ever.
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Revolution Software
Revolution Software
14,032 backers pledged $771,560 to help bring this project to life.
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Director's Commentary, Design Notes and..... the end?

  We are delighted to let you know that the last two digital rewards, the Director’s Commentary and the Broken Sword design notes, are now complete and available.

 To grab... Read more

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Merry Christmas from Revolution

Merry Christmas to all!


Charles delivers a festive message made during a recent visit to Edinburgh to meet with Rolf Saxon. Charles looks back on a successful 2015 and tentatively... Read more

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And so, the end is near…

Back in August 2012 we reached out to you, our dear backers, when we launched the Kickstarter campaign for Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse.With your support, encouragement,... Read more

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Final Physical Rewards

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Latest Rewards Update

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Chest Reward Update

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Top Tier Rewards Update

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Broken Sword Top Tier Backers' Update

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Broken Sword Knights' Update

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Platinum Member Rewards Update

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Backer Update 31st October

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Backer Rewards: DRM-free DVDs and GDD

Dear Backers,


We're pleased to announce that we've dispatched Broken Sword 5DRM-free DVDs to most people who requested them. For anyone due a printed GDD, we will include a... Read more

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Code Jams: A Trip Down Memory Lane

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New Digital Rewards: Game Design Document and Scripts now available!

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A new game from EM Studios!

We wish EM Studios, one of our partners on the development of Broken Sword 5,the best of luck with their latest release ‘Shred It’, a cute endless runner game.... Read more

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Backer Update 29th August 2014

Dear Backers,

We are preparing to send the remaining unfulfilled Exclusive Game Box and T-shirt orders that have been confirmed after we sent out the original batch ($100+). Thank you... Read more

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Broken Sword Knights & Knight Seneschals Update

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Broken Sword Knight Update

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Broken Sword Platinum Members Update

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Broken Sword Gold Members Update

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Broken Sword Gold Members Update

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BS5: Episode 2 for Android now available for Kickstarter backers via Humble!

Your Humble account should now have both episodes of Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent’s Curseavailable for your Android device! If you have yet to use Humble to claim... Read more

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Backer Update - 31st July 2014

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A note from Charles...

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Episode 2 on Android now available!

Episode 2, the concluding part of Broken Sword 5 – the Serpent’s Curse, is now available on Android via the Googleplay Store!

It is an entirely separate app, available for... Read more

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Kickstarter Exclusive Boxed Game & T-shirt deliveries have begun!

Hello Backers!

Just a quick update regarding the first dispatch of those long-awaited backer rewards. We are using a distribution company based in Austria to send out the first set... Read more

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse Episode 2 on iOS is here!

We are delighted to announce that Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent’s Curse: Episode 2is now available on iOS as an In-App Purchase (£3.99/$5.99). We are really pleased at... Read more

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Clarification relating to Update #72 and physical rewards

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Kickstarter Rewards Shipping Update! *PLEASE READ*

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50 One-liners from the Game Competition... plus, BS5 Director's Notes exclusive!

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Backer Update - 10th June 2014

Dear Platinum Members, Knights, Knight Commanders, Knight Seneschals and Knight Masters,

More exciting digital rewards are now available on your Humble account! In addition to those you had previously on... Read more

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Kaptain Brawe 2: A Space Travesty

We wish Steve Ince and Cateia Games the very best of success with their Kickstarter campaign for the point & click adventure sequel Kaptain Brawe 2: A Space Travesty.... Read more

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Get the second episode of Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse for PS Vita (Europe) now!

Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 2 is now available for purchase on PlayStation Vita in Europe!

The second episode of the game is priced at £9.99 (€12.99)... Read more

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Developer Diary #10

Dear backers,

We are really thrilled by the reception that you have given the full game since its release on PC / Mac / Linux. Thank you for all your... Read more

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Progress update time...

Hello all,

Firstly, a great big thank you to those of you who came along to our Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent’s Curse 'Meet the Developers' event at the... Read more

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Physical Rewards Update!

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Do you need a save game for the end of Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse Episode 1?

Please click here and unzip the two files you need. These will need to be put in the following location on your computer in order to load the save: 

  • On Windows,... Read more
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Mini update on Episode 2 download issues.

Thank you so much for all your messages and support.

To be clear, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 2 is a free update for those have Episode... Read more

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 2 Available Later Today

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Ask us anything!

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 2 ... COMING SOON!!

For the next 48 hours, get 50% OFF Broken Sword 1, 2, 3, AND 5 on Steam! Also includes the Broken Sword Trilogy, for only £4.99!

*Offer ends Sunday at... Read more

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Get BSII in Humble Bundle: PC and Android 9!

We are delighted that Broken Sword II - the Smoking Mirror: Remasteredis one of the games in the new Humble Bundle: PC and Android 9! Available for two weeks... Read more

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Android OBB now up on backer panel!

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Episode 2 Release Date Announcement

We are so excited about the forthcoming release of Episode 2. Our team have been working tirelessly the past few weeks to reach the point we are now at, and... Read more

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Android Release!

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Digital comics available on the backer panel now!

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700 year anniversary of Jacques de Molay's death.

On 18th March 1314 - 700 years ago to the day - the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, was burned at the stake on the... Read more

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Android reward for $25+ backers

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Android Release!

We're absolutely delighted to announce that Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse for Android has landed at the Googleplay store! Get your copy of Episode 1 now here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btxDyv6L-Dg
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Android Version

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Developer Diary #9

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Rolf in the Studio!

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse on iOS has landed!

Buy Episode 1 of Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse now on iTunes for £2.99!

Available with full English / German / French speech, with the option for subtitles... Read more

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A quick update

Dear Backers,

As you may already know, Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse: Episode 1 is nearing completion on iOS and we expect a release in a couple of... Read more

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Ask a question to George - Competition Winners Announced!

Massive congratulations to the winners of our Easter Egg Competition to ask a question to George in the radio phone-in! All of our interviewers will record themselves asking the question,... Read more

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A little treat...

Dear backers,

A little treat for you all...

Please click here to download both George's and Nico's ringtones from Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse!
If you find them oddly... Read more

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Exclusive FLAC/MP3 Soundtrack for $25+ Broken Sword Members!

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse comes to PS Vita!

Hi everyone!

Just in time for Christmas, we have some great news for you all :)

We're happy to announce that you can now join George and Nico on their... Read more

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Broken Sword 5 - the Serpent's Curse game downloads available NOW!

Hi backers!

You should have received an email from us detailing how to claim your backer copy of the first episode of the game via Steam and gog.com. In case any... Read more

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Broken Sword Release Dates

Hi all,

We are delighted to announce that the Windows/Mac/Linux version of Broken Sword 5 - The Serpent’s Cursewill be released on December 4th. As backers, you will be... Read more

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Update Summary #3

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Would you like to ask George a question in 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse'?

Dear backers,

We're putting a little Easter egg in the game: a radio interview with George from a range of telephone callers. Would you like the chance to be one... Read more

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Update Summary #2

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Update Summary #1

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Livestream Update and Release Date

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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas

The Revolution team would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas, and a happy new year.

And in fine English tradition, here is a short message from Charles. 

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Developer Diary #1

Welcome to the first Developer Diary. It is really great to be able to update you on the game. Please forgive me for the delay in writing this - but... Read more

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Two Backers to appear in the Game

Sorry for the delay since the last update – we will be announcing lot of exciting things over the next couple of weeks. But this update is all about the... Read more

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What we have been up to

A lot has been happening behind the scenes since our last post. Here are the headlines:

Backer Panel

All $25 (and above) backers should have received an email inviting them... Read more

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Trials, tribulations, and Hurricanes

Peter's Adventures

Peter rushed back from New York on Sunday, just before the city was enveloped by Hurricane Sandy. Thankfully he returns unruffled and unscathed. Our thoughts and very best... Read more

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Charles and Noirin on their travels

Some of you have been kind enough to ask about my and Noirin's research trip (some claim it was more of a mini-holiday) to the Middle East. 

We spent a... Read more

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Backer website coming online

While the rest of us push forward with development of 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse', Peter (of 'meet the team' fame) has been beavering away to complete the Broken... Read more

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Broken Sword Backer Account coming soon

Hi all,

Thank you so much for your patience. We know many of you have been waiting for the next update, wondering when you will receive your codes, when we... Read more

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Hurrah! The $800k Stretch Goal has been achieved!

Hi all!

We know we've been a bit quiet these last couple of days on the Kickstarter front, but things have been far from quiet here at Revolution. After a... Read more

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After your fantastic generousity - let the adventure begin...

A staggering 14,032 backers contributed an astonishing $771,561 - with PayPal this smashed through $800,000 - more than double the original target. We really look forward to working with you... Read more

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Successfully raised $771,560 with 14,032 backers

Mini Update: Meet The Team - Charles Cecil

Hi guys! So the time is almost up for this Kickstarter project. This is the final opportunity to pick any additional Kickstarter-exclusive rewards. It has been the most amazing adventure for which... Read more

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Last Minute Questions and Answers

As we go into the final day of this incredible Kickstarter adventure, we just wanted to take this opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions:

What features have you committed... Read more

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Video Update: A peek at the game in progress

In this latest update video, Tony and Charles talk about the current visual look of the game's characters and how we have reacted to your feedback. We really look forward... Read more

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Reward Update: More goodies, new top-up, T-shirts designs

Hi all!

With less than 48 hours left to go, we are going for the final push. Thanks to your enormous generosity we have surpassed our $700,000 Mini-Stretch Goal, which means one... Read more

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Video Update: Charles and Rolf in conversation

Charles recently called Rolf to update him on how this project has been going - they last met at the beginning of August in Chichester, England when Rolf recorded the... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Peter Brooks

Hi guys! Thank you so much for your continued support! Today we have another mini update for you, and are delighted to introduce you to Peter Brooks, one of our... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Nana Louise Nielsen

Hi guys! We have just four days to go and are getting close to our next Stretch Goal at $650,000! This includes both our Kickstarter and our PayPal pledges -... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Tori Davis

Hi guys! Today we are delighted to introduce you to Tori Davis, our Art Director.

Could you introduce yourself to us? What do you do at Revolution?

Hi, My name... Read more

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Stretch Goal update: Your likeness in the game!

Hi all! 

Thanks again for your tremendous support! We have entered the last week of this Kickstarter project, and are getting closer and closer to our next Stretch Goal. Inspired... Read more

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Additional rewards and top-ups

Hi guys! Thank you so much for all your suggestions. Many of you have told us you would like to see additional rewards. Well, we have been listening, and here's... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Craig Gardiner

Hi guys! So today we'd like to introduce you to Craig Gardiner, head of the Animation team.

Could you introduce yourself?
Hi, my name is Craig Gardiner and I am... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Robert Megone

Hi guys, it's time for another mini update. We are delighted to introduce you to another member of our team: Robert Megone, one of our implementers!

Could you introduce yourself... Read more

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Reward Showcase: Books, notebooks, and more!

Hi guys!

We have received a number of questions about our rewards. Although most of them are still being finalised, we are keen to show you our plans for them.... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Joost Peters

Hi guys! 

Allow us to introduce you to another member of our team: our Game Engine Developer and resident Linux expert, Joost Peters!

Could you introduce yourself to us?
Hi,... Read more

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Whey Hey – first Stretch Goal achieved

We are absolutely thrilled to have hit our first stretch goal at $500,000 – thank you all so much. We've put this video together to bring you up to date,... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Nina Roussakoff

Hi guys! We have another mini update for you. This time we are happy to introduce you to Nina Roussakoff, our Community Manager. (As you can see, she's always ready... Read more

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Tell us your favourite T-shirt design

Hi guys!

Many of you have asked us what the T-shirts will look like. Well, we would like you to tell us. We have come up with a handful of... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Tony Warriner

Hi guys! We have another mini update for you. This time we're introducing you to Tony Warriner, one of the co-founders of Revolution!

Could you introduce yourself?
Hi, I'm Tony... Read more

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Mini Update: Meet The Team - Tim Robins

Hi guys! We know you're all waiting for updates and we've got a big one coming on Tuesday. In the meantime, we thought that you'd enjoy learning more about the... Read more

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Hurrah! We made it! Time for stretch goals!

Great news everyone! We managed to smash through our target in just two short weeks. The whole team is dancing around the room in celebration. We are so excited. For... Read more

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Great news! We'll be giving you the Android version!

Many of you have been asking for an Androidversion of 'Broken Sword - the Serpent's Curse'. So we are pleased to let you know that we are now adding... Read more

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Getting close, and it’s all thanks to YOU

We are absolutely thrilled to have passed 85% of our goal – a mighty $340,000. And we have been blown away by the generosity and enthusiasm of your comments. 

We... Read more

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Day 5 and we are overwhelmed by the response so far

We're into Day 5 and the pledges are already well over 65% of the target. We were slightly overwhelmed with messages and questions and are only now catching up -... Read more

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Halfway There!

After less than 2 days, we are thrilled to have reached the halfway goal. This is just amazing! Thank you so much for your generosity. But we do still have... Read more

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Wow! You guys are AMAZING!

Wow! Everyone here at Revolution is totally blown away by the amazing response and the affection of the comments posted! In less than a day, we have nearly managed to... Read more

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