Focus Home Interactive unveils episodic game The Council

Episodic games are becoming more and more popular in the industry, with companies like Telltale nailing the format particularly well, and today Big Bad Wolf and Focus Home Interactive have announced another such title to add to the list of episodic titles, called The Council.

The Council is set in 1793 and sees players take the role of secret society member Louis de Richet after his invitation to a private island off the shores of England by the enigmatic Lord Mortimer. As you may have guessed, there'll be murders, cults, and secret rooms to see, but also some historical figures such as Napoleon Bonaparte and George Washington.

The interesting aspect of The Council is that the player can alter the course of events with each guest thanks to the unique Social Influence system. Moreover, you will also have different skills with which you can approach the situations, which sounds really interesting.

The Council's first episode, called The Mad Ones, will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in February 2018, and the complete season will include a total of five episodes. Take a look down below at the first trailer to get yourself ready, as well as some brand new screens.

What part of The Council do you find most interesting?