Get ready for a continuation of the storyline began in Book One – From Ashes as Jack and Aliena fight to save Kingsbridge from the ruthless William Hamleigh.

Matt Kempke, author and game designer: With this chapter of the story, we sought to really raise the stakes for the characters we’ve met and grown attached to.

Kevin Mentz, also author and game designer: It’s a much faster paced, more action-packed experience. But we did our best to maintain focus on the poignant storytelling from Ken Follett’s original while adding more interactive moments.

The Pillars of the Earth takes place in 12th Century England during a time of political turmoil. It’s an epic tale that examines life during that period.

The series will offer a 21-chapter adaptation (three books, seven chapters each) of Ken Follett’s thousand-page novel. It will feature over 200 hand-painted backgrounds that faithfully depict life in the 12th century. There will be three playable characters.

The Pillars of the Earth Book Two – Sowing the Wind has just been released on Windows (Steam). This will be followed by GOG at the end of December. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions will be released at the end of January 2018.