The Council news & patch notes

https://i.imgur.com/3C1rSmU.gif Play the full season of The Council now! The Complete Season including the final episode, Checkmate, is now released. Take the last steps on Louis’ path – and decide the fate of the world. The Complete Season and fifth episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases today! The Full Season Launch Trailer is the perfect occasion to look back at the strongest moments that punctuated the full season, and everything you’ve been through since the first episode. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqUO7t2yUj0 The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative RPG concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/12fc75fb6a5f4cd45a3ed9e9917dfbb45925c954.jpg Episode 5: Checkmate puts all your decisions, mistakes, and victories at the fore as Louis’ alliances, enemies, and family all collide for a climactic confrontation. Who will win, and can the De Richets survive the island in the end? Play the full Season now and finish your adventure in The Council Episode 5: Checkmate, where kings fall, pawns rise, and the choice, as always, is yours. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://i.imgur.com/PwDCJAi.gif We welcome you again to Lord Mortimer’s island. Please, help yourself to some wine. Today, the topic of discussion is the RPG systems of The Council, and how they complement the narrative adventure genre. The Council is a game of consequences - you decide who to help or hinder, which path to follow and how to survive on the island. This is not as simple as binary decisions at key moments in the story. Louis de Richet’s capabilities are entirely at your discretion, and how you use them will shape the story as much as anything else. The first major decision in this area is your class. Early in the story you’ll be able to characterise Louis as a smooth-talking diplomat, experienced occultist, or cunning detective. This determines your starting selection of abilities, and makes advancing those cheaper - but you aren’t locked into that class skill tree. Experience points are given out at the end of each quest, meaning several times each episode. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/bbd5ebf0a153ee4ed4c56e5786f0ce70b6c921f9.jpg Whatever your class choice, you’ll have all 15 skills to pick from. They range from knowledge of politicians or religious figures the world over to manual dexterity for lockpicking and the raw strength of a boxer. Every skill unlocks its own paths while exploring the mansion or is usable in confrontations and opportunities to get the upper hand on your fellow guests. Your abilities are not infinite, it takes effort to manipulate and charm your way to the top. The more adept you are at a skill, the less of your Effort Points it will cost to use. This is affected by the difficulty of the task at hand, while a number of special Talents and Items are there to help you as well. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/0385a3094d43113049779ee0f22843bea9818ff1.jpg Talents are extra, passive bonuses that Louis unlocks as you progress through the story. There’s a massive range available, with numerous different triggers and effects, and you can see all of them in the menu, letting you aim for the ones you prefer. Meanwhile, Items are acquired throughout the game via exploration. They have powerful effects like refunding effort points, or making skill uses free - but they’re rare, so use them wisely and only in urgent circumstances. https://i.imgur.com/TaFKJfD.jpg The Council is not just a narrative adventure - the RPG aspects of your class, skills, talents, and items control your fate as much as any other decision. The Council Episode 5: Checkmate releases December 4 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC digital stores. The Complete Season contains all five episodes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918045226339079273/4C8A1B11F0784571B6C7091DDE630C34C33200EC/ Welcome, all, to Lord Mortimer's island. Please join us in the small salon for a little more information on The Council, and how one of the key mechanics in the game will work - the Confrontation System. The Confrontation System in The Council is one of the ways that we uniquely twist the narrative adventure game, and is instrumental in deciding how your story will play out. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/072f30ca6604a3ca5e57eec4121d138e4cd4fe09.jpg In narrative games, the vast majority of your decisions come down to how well you understand the way the other characters in the game think, and how you can manipulate your dialogue to get what you want out of them. In The Council, encounters with goals at the end of them are called Confrontations and are essentially battles of wit between the player and the character they are talking to. During a Confrontation, players will go through several steps of a conversation, while trying to be as persuasive as possible. These Confrontations will have a direct effect on the story and are one of the most pivotal parts of the game. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/e804166806d80b78b03226935bde44d3c2d07dea.jpg The Confrontation could have as little as two phases in it, for quick arguments (such as if you have to convince somebody not to shoot you), to as many as five or six phases, or maybe more! Along with the steps, you will have a set number of failures. When you say something to upset the opponent or use a Skill that your opponent is immune to (which will be expanded on in a future dev blog), you will lose one of these failures, which is called a Blunder. Lose all of your Blunders, and you fail the confrontation, which can lead to drastic changes in the storyline. You'll have a lot to help you avoid those Blunders, however, as you'll take everything you've learnt about the characters into the Confrontation with you. Everything you've learnt up to that point will be valuable in a Confrontation, so don't forget to search everything, and interrogate everyone, to learn what you need to. In each phase, you will have to choose from a variety of options to best persuade your opponent of what you want. For example, you may want to convince them to give you the letter in their possession. You'd first need to convince them that you're trustworthy, and then that you're worthy of holding on to the letter. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg This would be the first two steps of the Confrontation. In the final step, you would want to convince them to then give you the letter. This last step is repeatable until you either manage to convince them by picking a favourable solution, or you run out of Blunders. As Confrontations are so important, don't hesitate to use Consumables or Skills to get the result you need. You never know what could happen otherwise - and the consequences are permanent. The Council Episode 5: Checkmate releases December 4 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC digital stores. The Complete Season contains all five episodes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://i.imgur.com/PwDCJAi.gif Hello, and welcome once again, to Lord Mortimer’s island. Today, we will be taking lunch in the Red Salon, and discussing Choice in The Council, and how your decisions will live with you for the entirety of the game. The world of 1793 is a dangerous one, an aristocratic island filled with world leaders and powerful aristocrats. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/9f93acf5fadb0921ceba4def5bfa58688d2f226f.jpg In your investigations, conversations and confrontations in The Council, you’ll most likely have to take charge and make choices about how best to proceed. Will you retire for the night, or stay up and investigate the island? Will you help somebody that asks for your help getting information out of someone, or refuse to do so, and potentially lose a key ally on the island? In one such situation in The Council, you’ll have the opportunity to help somebody out of a sticky situation, and should you choose to aid them, you will open access to a whole new storyline in the game. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/f96cbf9c9411b40d5d59804f3d76a88e1324d319.jpg Should you fail, due to failing a Confrontation or not having enough points in a skill, you could potentially miss out on this whole path. Getting knocked out and physically injured is a very real possibility in The Council, and some decisions could lead to entire swathes of the game being changed into a wildly different experience based on your playstyle and the choices you have made. This whole situation could be missed by choosing not to investigate a room when offered the opportunity, and instead could lead to an entirely different set of consequences later on. Any choices you do make will not only impact the current chapter but all subsequent chapters as well. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/e2bc1cb99e448df29d2936ad65782562df5a20be.jpg These permanent choices and the branches they will create are key in deciding what will happen during your playthrough, and the obstacles you will face throughout. Should you receive a physical injury, it will stick with you for the rest of the game. Choose wisely, your fate is in your hands, and you never know what could happen. The Council Episode 5: Checkmate releases December 4 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC digital stores. The Complete Season contains all five episodes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918045226339079273/4C8A1B11F0784571B6C7091DDE630C34C33200EC/ The Council’s Complete Season and Episode 5: Checkmate downloadable December 4 on all platforms! Louis de Richet must take the final steps on deciding his path – and the fate of the world Complete Season and fifth episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, release December 4 on PS4, Xbox One & PC digital stores. See two exclusive new screenshots of episode 5 and look back at the key moments that punctuated the whole season! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/12fc75fb6a5f4cd45a3ed9e9917dfbb45925c954.jpg Episode 5: Checkmate brings all your decisions, mistakes, and victories to the fore as Louis’ alliances, enemies, and family all come together for a climactic confrontation. Who will win, and can the De Richets survive the island in the end? The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/30d08262af19b4b51cb1436ca8ddfe52f6ef6283.jpg Finish the adventure in The Council Episode 5: Checkmate, where kings fall, pawns rise, and the choice, as always, is yours. If you already downloaded the Complete Season or the Season Pass, you can play Episode 5 on December 4. The Council Episode 5: Checkmate, releases December 4 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC digital stores. The Complete Season contains all five episodes. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://i.imgur.com/vk4zB0l.gif Dear all, It’s been one week since the release of The Council - Episode 4: Burning Bridges. We would like to thank you, at first, for all your support and feedback. Today, we’re launching a hotfix which addresses some issues that you’ve raised to us since the release. You can find below the details. Hotfix content:

• The balcony door in Elizabeth Adam’s room is now inaccessible. Players will no longer be stuck.This fix is not retroactive, and if you have had it occur, you will need to restart the episode.
• Characters will no longer be resurrect by a bug.
• Players that were previously unable to generate save files and log files on specific setups are now able to create these files. These files will not work with Steam Cloud Saves.

https://i.imgur.com/IEozn8Q.gif Louis de Richet is thrown ever deeper into the web of intrigue… Complete Season and Season Pass holders can play today, full release on September 27. The fourth episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases today for all Complete Season and Season Pass owners. Episode 4: Burning Bridges sees allegiances explained, rivalries come to a head, and the ghosts of the past begin to catch up to the inhabitants of the island. Your decisions will haunt you as you decide the fate of Louis, Mortimer, and the world itself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8DCLyFEeXU The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/ce87d146b42a1006691493d47dc81598ff23d7da.jpg Characters and their fates are up to you, and shown here is just one way things can go – how will your endgame begin? Burning Bridges releases September 27 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Complete Season owners on Steam and consoles, and Season Pass owners on consoles can play Episode 4 now with a two day head start, as well as early access to the next, last episode. Note that Episode 1: The Mad Ones, is required to play Episode 4. The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes, with Episode 5 releasing end of 2018.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/f6b5c1215b2160b5d605b2cb155aa280f2618ab7.jpg The Council’s fourth episode, Burning Bridges, releases September 25 Louis de Richet is thrown ever deeper into the web of intrigue… The fourth episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases September 25. Discover the first screenshots of this new episode! https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/2e572aa9e19df715141a8b643bee435dfa5a7fa7.jpg Episode 4: Burning Bridges sees allegiances explained, rivalries come to a head, and the ghosts of the past begin to catch up to the inhabitants of the island. Your decisions will haunt you as you decide the fate of Louis, Mortimer, and the world itself. The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/ce87d146b42a1006691493d47dc81598ff23d7da.jpg Witness Louis’ first encounter with the catacombs beneath Mortimer’s island in new screenshots. Characters and their fates are up to you, and shown here is just one way things can go – how will your endgame begin? Owners of the Complete Season or the Season Pass can play Episode 4 on September 25. Episode 4 will be available as a single episode two days later, on September 27. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/eda8dd8bc0fd9c43833fccb4bbe0d3ac45d677e0.jpg The Council Episode 4: Burning Bridges, releases September 25. The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes, with the last episode releasing at the end of 2018.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/914f517ec78d3812834e65125986dc860280689e.jpg The third episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases today! Episode 3: Ripples continues the story of Louis de Richet as plots are laid bare, characters reach their breaking points, and an unexpected, terrifying truth is uncovered. It will take all of Louis’ influence to prevent the situation from getting out of hand. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/f3de1720a83bbf7208f0d3ce0dc61d76e665ff32.jpg The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. Who will you side with? Who can you trust? Your fate is still yours to make. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/c3152fafbdc942cd95a124a185a0370c5de0f5de.jpg The Council Episode 3: Ripples, is available today. The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018.

https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/c3152fafbdc942cd95a124a185a0370c5de0f5de.jpg The third episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game redefining the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, releases July 24. Discover the first screenshots of this new episode! Episode 3: Ripples continues the story of Louis de Richet as plots are laid bare, characters reach their breaking point, and an unexpected, terrifying truth is uncovered. It will take all of Louis’ influence to prevent the situation from growing out of hand. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/f3de1720a83bbf7208f0d3ce0dc61d76e665ff32.jpg The Council has already enthralled players and press alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. In the first screenshots for this latest episode, follow Louis as he wanders unexplored areas of the mansion, and ultimately comes face-to-face with his future. Who will you side with? Who can you trust? Your fate is still yours to make. https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/914f517ec78d3812834e65125986dc860280689e.jpg The Council Episode 3: Ripples, releases July 24. The Complete Season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918045226339079273/4C8A1B11F0784571B6C7091DDE630C34C33200EC/ The second episode of The Council, the narrative adventure game that redefines the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, is available to play today for Complete Season owners. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZRSiOVN7fQ The first episode has already seduced players and journalists alike with a deep and captivating story celebrated for its intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative narrative-driven gameplay takes the genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. https://i.imgur.com/e2Vhbo6.jpg Episode 2: Hide and Seek continues the story of Louis de Richet as he deals with the dramatic results of his actions in the first episode, released to press and player acclaim earlier this year. He must continue his investigation into the disappearance of his mother while dealing with a newly-arrived Spanish head of state and the quickly-forming factions on Lord Mortimer’s island. In today’s launch trailer, get a first look at the dramatic accusations levied at Louis as he deals with the consequences of his actions. Some players will have to prove their innocence, while others will be the lead investigator into the crime itself – still others may have no murder to deal with at all. This is just one of the massive, diverging plots that players can look forward to throughout The Council’s coming episodes, which will develop further during Episode 2: Hide and Seek. https://i.imgur.com/yW73cUj.jpg Hide and Seek releases May 17 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4. Complete Season owners on Steam and consoles, and Season Pass owners on consoles can play Episode 2 now with a two-day head start, as well as future access to all upcoming episodes. Note that Episode 1: The Mad Ones, is required to play Episode 2. The Council Episode 2: Hide and Seek, is available today for Season Pass and Complete Season owners on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and Complete Season owners on PC. It officially releases on May 17. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. https://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://i.imgur.com/e2Vhbo6.jpg Episode two of The Council, a narrative adventure game that redefines the genre with RPG mechanics and consequences for every choice, will release on May 15th. Hide and Seek continues the story of Louis de Richet as he deals with the dramatic results of his actions in episode one, released to press and player acclaim earlier this year. He must continue his investigation into the disappearance of his mother, Sarah, while dealing with the newly-arrived Spanish head of state, the finally-revealed Lord Mortimer, and the quickly-forming factions on the island. In the first screenshots for episode two, get a glimpse of brand new areas of the mansion to explore, along with new characters who bring dire news and shocking revelations to the island. Who will you side with? Who can you trust? And how will you find Sarah de Richet? The choices are yours in The Council episode two, Hide and Seek. https://i.imgur.com/yW73cUj.jpg The Council is a narrative adventure game that seduced players and journalists alike with a deep and captivating story featuring intricate characters and smart writing. The innovative concept brings the Narrative Adventure genre beyond its boundaries and allows for meaningful choices with impactful consequences. The Council episode two, Hide and Seek, releases May 15th. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018.

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918045226339079273/4C8A1B11F0784571B6C7091DDE630C34C33200EC/ With The Council, studio Big Bad Wolf had the ambition to offer something new, something fresh to the Narrative Adventure genre. Released March 13, the first episode of this new twist on the genre seems to have succeeded, receiving a warm welcome from press and players across the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8DCLyFEeXU Today, we are happy to unveil the game's Accolade Trailer, a video featuring the elements that seduced both journalists and players: a deep and captivating story, featuring intricate characters and smart writing, and, most of all, its innovative concept that brings the Narrative Adventure genre beyond its boundaries, and meaningful choices with impactful consequences. The first episode of The Council, "The Mad Ones", is available now. The full season comprises five episodes, to be released across 2018. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918045226339079273/4C8A1B11F0784571B6C7091DDE630C34C33200EC/ With The Council, studio Big Bad Wolf had the ambition to offer something new, something fresh to the Narrative Adventure genre. Released March 13, the first episode of this new twist on the genre seems to have succeeded, receiving a warm welcome from press and players across the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8DCLyFEeXU Today, we are happy to unveil the game's Accolade Trailer, a video featuring the elements that seduced both journalists and players: a deep and captivating story, featuring intricate characters and smart writing, and, most of all, its innovative concept that brings the Narrative Adventure genre beyond its boundaries, and meaningful choices with impactful consequences. The first episode of The Council, "The Mad Ones", is available now. The full season comprises five episodes, to be released across 2018. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918044892552653346/E8F872B164597C0F7B478E70DA7530A0741E3CEC/ The first episode of The Council is now available! The complete season includes a total of 5 episodes. Let's celebrate with today’s Launch Trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkVFsU0pDgg The Council is an episodic game like no other, that delivers a fresh new take on the genre, where your choices and also you character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back… In The Council – Episode 1: the Mad Ones, you begin your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer’s private island and try to discover your mother’s fate – before it’s too late. Joining you are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/365892d2d80eda8f864de6c1186352c5dfd8cf25.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. The Council’s first episode, The Mad Ones, is now available. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. http://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918044892552653346/E8F872B164597C0F7B478E70DA7530A0741E3CEC/ The first episode of The Council is now available! The complete season includes a total of 5 episodes. Let's celebrate with today’s Launch Trailer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkVFsU0pDgg The Council is an episodic game like no other, that delivers a fresh new take on the genre, where your choices and also you character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills and directly impact how the story unfolds. With permanent, long-lasting consequences, there is no going back… In The Council – Episode 1: the Mad Ones, you begin your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer’s private island and try to discover your mother’s fate – before it’s too late. Joining you are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/365892d2d80eda8f864de6c1186352c5dfd8cf25.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. The Council’s first episode, The Mad Ones, is now available. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. http://store.steampowered.com/app/287630/The_Council/

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918044432986308153/9398C8BCF78377E454A439F9F4443B8FADB443D0/ Our narrative Adventure game The Council is set for the release of its first episode, The Mad Ones, on March 13. Get an insight into our reimagining of the narrative-adventure in the video "Rethinking Narrative Adventure", where we explain how we innovated on the genre, twisting the classic formula with original mechanics, and our ambition of giving true weight to each and every one of the players’ decisions throughout the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEldooNZyx8 Begin your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer’s private island and try to discover your mother’s fate – before it’s too late. Joining you are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/c55f522edcf5bcce090ae241e1d11abce7c60293.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/072f30ca6604a3ca5e57eec4121d138e4cd4fe09.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. The Council’s first episode, The Mad Ones, arrives on March 13. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. http://thecouncil-game.com

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/918044432986308153/9398C8BCF78377E454A439F9F4443B8FADB443D0/ Our narrative Adventure game The Council is set for the release of its first episode, The Mad Ones, on March 13. Get an insight into our reimagining of the narrative-adventure in the video "Rethinking Narrative Adventure", where we explain how we innovated on the genre, twisting the classic formula with original mechanics, and our ambition of giving true weight to each and every one of the players’ decisions throughout the game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEldooNZyx8 Begin your journey with Louis de Richet on Lord Mortimer’s private island and try to discover your mother’s fate – before it’s too late. Joining you are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/c55f522edcf5bcce090ae241e1d11abce7c60293.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/072f30ca6604a3ca5e57eec4121d138e4cd4fe09.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. The Council’s first episode, The Mad Ones, arrives on March 13. The complete season will include a total of five episodes, with new episodes releasing regularly in 2018. http://thecouncil-game.com

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/915792147220495976/2FF8567723A8D1C123CFAB274E2B3833B147C742/ We’re happy to announce The Council, an episodic game like no other, developed by French indie studio Big Bad Wolf – discover its Teaser Trailer. The game delivers a fresh new take on the Narrative Adventure, where your choices and character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills and directly impact how the story unfolds. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, living with a cast of alluring characters each hiding their own dark secrets. Trust no one while uncovering dire truths – no matter the cost to mind and body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IviKr0aPKXo The Council begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent, and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/072f30ca6604a3ca5e57eec4121d138e4cd4fe09.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. *The Council'’s first episode, THE MAD ONES, arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC March 13th 2018. The complete season will include a total of five episodes.

https://steamusercontent-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/915792147220495976/2FF8567723A8D1C123CFAB274E2B3833B147C742/ We’re happy to announce The Council, an episodic game like no other, developed by French indie studio Big Bad Wolf – discover its Teaser Trailer. The game delivers a fresh new take on the Narrative Adventure, where your choices and character growth truly matter. Make hard-hitting decisions, develop an array of skills and directly impact how the story unfolds. Plunge into a tale of intrigue and manipulation in the style of a classic murder mystery, living with a cast of alluring characters each hiding their own dark secrets. Trust no one while uncovering dire truths – no matter the cost to mind and body. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IviKr0aPKXo The Council begins in 1793, with players taking the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. Joining him are a number of high profile guests, including Napoleon Bonaparte and President of the newly-formed United States of America, George Washington. The strange nature of this private reception goes beyond just the prestigious guests –Richet’s own mother has recently gone missing on the island, while each and every one of the colorful cast seems to have their own hidden agendas. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/3c5a1702a7ec37ba6ab203b1c41d2c5ef1a709e4.jpg In a new twist for the genre, the core of The Council’s gameplay comes from manipulating and maneuvering through character encounters using the unique Social Influence system. During confrontations, skills and limited resources can be used to gain the upper hand and achieve the desired outcome. Players will be rewarded for their knowledge of each character’s psychological vulnerabilities and immunities, as well as their preparations made during prior exploration and investigation. Failing an encounter does not mean ‘game over’, and no action can be taken back. The consequences are permanent, and may result in persistent physical disfigurements or mental traits that help or hinder the rest of the player’s adventure. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/32219564/072f30ca6604a3ca5e57eec4121d138e4cd4fe09.jpg Richet’s numerous skills can be developed to align with your chosen approach to the adventure. Solve issues with diplomacy, delve into occultism to expand your historical and scientific knowledge, or play detective and see what others do not perceive. Your skills will have uses that extend far beyond your conversations with fellow guests. With 15 diverse skills to use and invest in, players are free to uncover The Council’s mysteries how they see fit, with wildly varying consequences depending on their methods. The results will forever alter the life of Louis de Richet, of those around him, and shape history as we know it. *The Council'’s first episode, THE MAD ONES, arrives on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC March 13th 2018. The complete season will include a total of five episodes.