Digital board game publisher Asmodee Digital announced a new adventure game called Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace today. The game, based on the popular board game Arkham Horror, was previously revealed under the title Mansions of Madness: Mother's Embrace.

Set in the fictional New England town of Arkham in the 1920s, the Asmodee Digital board game pits up to five players against the cosmic terrors of H.P. Lovecraft. Each player controls an investigator to fight off cultists and monsters, research clues, and try to hold on to their sanity in an effort to stop the emergence of an Elder God.

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Based on screenshots, the game is not just a digital adaptation of the source material. According to a press release, Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace will be a "squad-based narrative adventure game." Players can choose one of twelve investigators pulled from the Arkham Horror universe, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. For example, one investigator might have high willpower and sanity, specializing in spellcasting, and holding off eldritch intrusions. Another might have high strength and health, with a focus on combat and clearing the way for allies.

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Mother's Embrace will also feature an original story. The original board game is highly replayable; specifically thanks to its variety of scenarios, with unique objectives and mechanics. At this time, it's unclear whether the story in Mother's Embrace will change in any way across playthroughs, or remain static. At the very least, with a dozen unique characters to choose from, the potential is there.

Asmodee Digital is notable for bringing popular board games to life in the digital space. Its past efforts include Gloomhaven, Catan, and Ticket to Ride, among others. If anything, the quality of those adaptations should inspire some confidence.

Arkham Horror: Mother's Embrace is slated for release in 2021 for PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.

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