Today, publisher Wales Interactive and developer Prologue Games announced that their episodic adventure game, Knee Deep, is set to arrive on PS4 on January 31st, and on Xbox One on February 2017. Further, the duo announced that the game is available to pre-order today, digitally (and only on Xbox One), for $14.99 USD.

Never heard of Knee Deep? No problem: here's everything you need to know:

The Story:

Take the stage as you guide the investigation of the death of actor Tag Kern in a forgotten roadside attraction along Florida's Interstate 95. As each episode progresses, the story takes you deeper into the conspiracies and machinations that motivate the villains who want something more than just a rejuvenated local economy. But what price will our heroes pay to thwart those schemes?

 The Game:

You're the writer, director, and star of the Prologue Theatre's performance of Knee Deep, a swamp noir adventure in three acts. In each episode, your choices push the characters from one set to another as they collect clues, uncover evidence, and confront wrongdoers.

In Act 1: Wonderland, you'll explore the rundown roadside eyesore known as Chief Roadside's Wonderland. In Act 2: Festival, the action moves downtown as political candidates make their final pitches for the upcoming election. And in Act 3: Boomtown, our heroes find themselves deep in the north Florida swamp as they uncover the secret ambitions of their foes.

Features:

  • Choice-driven narrative:Paths you follow in conversations may lead to information you might miss otherwise.

  • No fail-stateYou can't lose Knee Deep. No matter what choices you make, the story unfolds until it reaches the finale.

  • Theatrical presentationYour story takes place on the world's largest theatre stage, with characters shifting between sets. When a scene ends, hop aboard a mobile platform as the giant stage rotates to the next scene!

  • Unique visual styleChanging color palettes, pools of light and swaths of shadow, plus the massive sky stage backdrop help Knee Deep stand out.

  • Atmospheric musical soundtrackA mix of bluegrass and blues, the soundtrack by SkewSound adds another dimension to the story of Knee Deep.

  • Full voice castYou'll meet more than 30 fully voiced characters during the show

A launch trailer was also released to accompany the announcement, you can check it out below: