Syberia Remastered Announced for Q4 2025 — A Return to Benoît Sokal’s Iconic Adventure

Microids has announced Syberia Remastered, a fully modernized version of the beloved point-and-click adventure game, scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2025. The remaster will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.

The publisher recently shared the news on social media, stating:

"More than 20 years later, Syberia, Benoît Sokal's point-and-click masterpiece, returns! Stunning visual, redesigned gameplay, same unforgettable story. Kate Walker's adventure begins anew Q4 2025."

A Classic Reimagined

Originally released in 2002, Syberia quickly earned a place among the best narrative-driven games of its time. The story centers on Kate Walker, a New York lawyer sent to a small French Alpine village to handle what seems like a routine sale of an old automaton factory.

What begins as a simple business trip turns into an extraordinary journey across Eastern Europe as Kate follows the trail of Hans Voralberg, a brilliant inventor pursuing his lifelong dream of finding the last living mammoths on the mythical island of Syberia.

Now, over two decades later, Microids is teaming up with Virtuallyz Gaming and Microids Studio Paris to bring the game back with full 3D visuals and updated mechanics—all while staying true to the unique art style and story vision of the late Benoît Sokal.

What’s New in Syberia Remastered?

Microids promises a faithful upgrade with a fresh coat of paint and gameplay refinements that make the game more inviting to modern players. Here's what to expect:

• Completely revamped 3D environments – Classic locations like Valadilène and Aralbad have been rebuilt with modern lighting, textures, and detail, while keeping their original atmosphere.

• Redesigned puzzles – The intricate mechanical challenges that define the game have been reworked for better flow and accessibility, without losing their narrative importance.

• Modernized UI and controls – Expect smoother navigation, controller support, and a more intuitive interface that won't alienate fans of slower, thoughtful gameplay.

>> Here's the teaser trailer:

The Legacy of Syberia and Benoît Sokal

Created by Benoît Sokal, a Belgian comic artist turned game designer, the game delivered a beautifully layered world filled with automatons, crumbling European architecture, and introspective storytelling.

It stood out during a time when action shooters dominated the charts, helping to reignite interest in story-first games. The franchise went on to produce multiple sequels: Syberia II (2004), Syberia 3 (2017), and Syberia: The World Before (2022), the latter being Sokal’s final creative work before his passing in 2021.

The announcement comes in the wake of another recent revival from Sokal's catalog, with "Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy" having been recently released.