The Walking Dead: Michonne was just announced by Telltale Games and Skybound. Starring the titular character, it will take place during issues #126 and #139 of the comic series, and deal with how Michonne finds and leaves her group of survivors.
The game will be coming out for pretty much every platform (including previous generation), and will be a “mini-series”, only consisting of three episodes instead of the normal five. Stay tuned for more information regarding the game to come this week.
Full press release below:
The Walking Dead: Michonne – A Telltale Games Mini-Series stars the iconic character from the comic book series haunted by her past and coping with unimaginable loss and regret. The story explores her untold journey during the time between issues #126 and #139. Through this Telltale Games mini-series of 3 episodes, players will discover what took Michonne away from Rick, Ezekiel, and the rest of her trusted group… and what brought her back.
You can expect to see the premiere this fall on PC/Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360, and compatible iOS and Android-based devices. You’ll need at least the first episode of The Walking Dead: Season Two in order to play The Walking Dead: Michonne, but we’ll have more info on that for you closer to the premiere date.
So why did we choose Michonne for Telltale’s first-ever mini-series? Robert Kirkman and Telltale’s own Kevin Bruner can tell you more…
“In many ways, Michonne herself is a reflection of the world of The Walking Dead. She is brutal and cold on the outside, but deep beneath what is broken, she remains hopeful, trying to claw her way out of the darkness that surrounds her,” said Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. “In our effort to bring the world of the comic and the world of the Telltale series closer together, there is no greater character than Michonne to help bridge that gap.”
“Michonne’s complexity and range make her an ideal lead for the compelling interactive drama fans have come to expect from Telltale,” said Kevin Bruner, Co-Founder and CEO of Telltale Games. “With this mini-series, players will experience Michonne’s challenges first-hand, and the choices they make will shape her journey. We’re incredibly honored by Robert for the opportunity to share this untold story in The Walking Dead universe.”
