The Lemurian Phoenix Launches This Month

• The latest DLC for Rise of the Golden Idol is nearly upon us.
• Launching on May 13th, The Lemurian Phoenix delivers a substantial five chapters.
• Investigate a series of events ignited by a single murder in 1910, spanning multiple decades.

Given its intricate narrative of cursed treasure and ancient civilizations, blended with modern murders and mysteries, it's no wonder that Rise of the Golden Idol—the sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol—has captivated players. Now, its second (and largest so far) DLC, The Lemurian Phoenix, launches on May 13th!

For the uninitiated, Rise of the Golden Idol puts a unique spin on the point-and-click murder mystery adventure. As you explore and investigate each scene, you collect keywords that, when pieced together, ideally reveal the how, why, and culprit behind the crime.

Of course, things are rarely straightforward. With a blend of raw human motives and traces of ancient technology, you’re always kept on your toes. The one constant? Gruesome murders and sinister mysteries where everyone is under suspicion.

Developer Color Gray Games is naturally tight-lipped about what The Lemurian Phoenix will entail, though they shared a cryptic teaser—a cryptogram revealing the names of the five full chapters included.

Players can anticipate chapters titled: Eternity's End, Ascension, Royal Blood, Revelation, and A Blaze of Glory.

So how do these titles tie into themes of religious zeal, charismatic gurus, and ruthless power struggles? You’ll have to play to uncover the truth. The Lemurian Phoenix becomes available for purchase on May 13th and is free for Detective Pass holders and Netflix Games subscribers.

Looking for something to play while you wait? Dive into our latest feature on the top five new mobile games to try this week, highlighting the best releases from the past seven days.