Few card games have lingered in the gaming consciousness likeSolitairehas, thanks toMicrosoft’s version ofSolitairecarrying many computer users through a boring day for decades. Now, indie studio Bithell Games has announced that it is shaking things up by using it as the basis for a new spy-themed game calledThe Solitaire Conspiracy.
Studio head Mike Bithell revealed this morning that this game will be the next entry in its “Bithell Games Shorts” collection, which consists of smaller, more experimental titles than the studio’s larger projects likeVolumeandJohn Wick Hex. While previous Shorts likeSubsurface CircularandQuarantine Circularwere surprise-launches, Bithell says that with things being what they are in 2020, it would be better to build up some interest for this one before it launches next month.
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For a game described as a Short,The Solitaire Conspiracysounds rather robust. Bithell pitches it as “Solitaire, but extra,” transforming thecard gameinto a sci-fi thriller where players must rebuild their spy agency in the face of a global threat. In addition to a full-on story-driven campaign with FMV cutscenes, the game will also feature multiple modes, original character designs, and a soundtrack composed by Jon Everist (Battletech,Shadowrun: Dragonfall).
A few developers have tried their hand atcreating video games aroundSolitairethroughout the years, but this looks like one of the more promising attempts. As for the launch, Bithell says he’ll have more to say about the game and the people making it over the next couple of weeks leading up to its debut, adding, “I’ll be doing so at the exact rate it takes to make ALL OF YOU WISHLIST IT."
The Solitaire Conspiracywill launch on October 6 for PC via the Epic Games Store and Steam.
