The Rise of the Golden Idol: Lemurian Phoenix DLC Launches May 2025 on Nintendo Switch
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Published on: May 01, 2025
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The critically acclaimed mystery adventure The Rise of the Golden Idol, developed by Color Gray Games and published by Playstack, continues to expand its narrative with an eagerly anticipated new DLC.
Titled The Lemurian Phoenix, this content pack is set for release on the Nintendo Switch eShop on May 13, 2025, further enriching the game’s intricate universe of deduction and intrigue.
Since its debut, The Rise of the Golden Idol has captivated players and critics with its unique investigative gameplay, stylized visuals, and nonlinear storytelling.
The game tasks players with unraveling complex mysteries by observing clues, making inferences, and solving challenging scenarios.
Its distinctive approach to detective gameplay has earned it multiple industry accolades and a dedicated fanbase on the Nintendo Switch platform.
The new Lemurian Phoenix DLC introduces five gripping new cases, spanning pivotal events from 1910 to 1950.
Against the lavish backdrop of Lemurian aristocracy, players are thrust into a web of deceit when a holiday celebration turns deadly.
The ensuing investigation requires players to untangle a conspiracy intricately tied to the era's social and political complexities.
The five featured cases—Eternity’s End, Ascension, Royal Blood, Revelation, and A Blaze of Glory—offer fresh challenges centered on themes such as power, wealth, betrayal, and justice.
Players will immerse themselves in settings ranging from decadent parties to ancient temples and clandestine rituals, as they seek to expose the truth behind each enigma.
Speaking on the upcoming launch, representatives from publisher Playstack emphasized the DLC’s ambition to provide both longtime fans and new players with deeper narrative experiences and expanded gameplay variety.
The Lemurian Phoenix DLC will be available for $5.99, £4.99, or €4.89 as a standalone purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
For those who prefer a comprehensive experience, it is also included in the Detective Pass bundle, which features additional expansions such as The Sins of New Wells and other forthcoming content.
The Rise of the Golden Idol’s expanding content lineup underscores Playstack’s ongoing commitment to supporting the community with creative post-launch updates.
Nintendo Switch users eager to continue their investigative journey can look forward to a fresh wave of mysteries this May, reinforcing the platform’s reputation as a home for narrative-driven indie titles.
