Ragnar Tørnquist announces Dreamfall Chapters

Adventure game lovers rejoice, Ragnar Tørnquist - the man behind the critically acclaimed The Longest Journey saga - has announced he will be returning to the series with his new company Red Thread Games. The IP rights to The Longest Journey and its sequel are owned by Funcom - who Tørnquist worked with previously on the sci-fi/horror MMO The Secret World - but due to their focus on MMOs Funcom have licensed the game out to Tørnquist and his new company. Tørnquist said of the announcement:

“Ever since we ended 'Dreamfall' on a nail-biting cliffhanger, players have been rightfully demanding a sequel, and my deal with Funcom will finally make that possible. I'm extremely grateful to Funcom for this unique and exciting opportunity, and I can't wait to dive back into the universe I helped create more than a decade ago, and continue the story players have been waiting for these past six years."

The Secret World fans need not worry that Tørnquist will abandon the MMO, as he'll remain in his role as Creative Director of the game while working with Red Thread Games on Dreamfall Chapters. Not a lot is known about Dreamfall Chapters currently, although more info will become available in the coming months. Have you played The Longest Journey and Dreamfall? Were you a fan - are you looking forward to the next installment? Let us know in the comments below!