Inspired
by the rise of fake news, social media echo chambers, and the
displacement of truth, Orwell: Ignorance is Strength is the
second--darker--season of the award-winning surveillance thriller,
Orwell. With the power to both uncover and play with "the truth", you
must decide for yourself how far you will go in the service of your
country and whether the truth is sacred or ignorance is strength.
Inducted
into “The Office”--a top-secret department of the government’s Orwell
security program--you’ll take on the role of an investigative agent
during a time when civil unrest threatens to become a major political
crisis between the Nation and neighboring country Parges.
Reporting
directly to Orwell adviser, Ampleford, you‘re tasked with uncovering
the truth behind the escalating political tension, and delving deep into
the lives of Raban Vhart, editor of The People’s Voice and
self-proclaimed guardian of truth, his wife, Karen, and his brother,
Illya, to uncover their potential involvement.
To assist you in
your task, you will be given new tools and mechanics that provide
opportunities to control and impact the narrative. A new “time of day”
system puts you in time-sensitive situations, making who you chose to
investigate and when, more important than ever. You can also research
more widely and dig deeper into citizen’s lives, gathering additional
information to influence the way events are reported and perceived by
the public.
FEATURES:
Investigate the agitators -
Enter the world of Orwell and join a top-secret department of agents
known as “The Office” during a time of civil unrest and political
tension. Profile persons of interest by exploring web pages, social
media and private communications. Make connections. Find the information
you need to know.
Uncover the truth - Separate
the stories from the facts, the propagated myths and fake news from
what’s really happening. Identify the hidden agendas of all those
involved and expose them.
Manipulate the information -
Use Orwell’s upgraded toolset and the information you have uncovered to
create your own version of the truth. Then use that to gain influence
and control over the situation.
End the threat -
Expose the truth. Destroy the lives and influence of those who seek to
bring harm to the government and diplomatic relations with neighboring
countries. Put an end to the civil unrest threatening to destroy the
Nation.
Releasing over three episodes - The game
will release on PC, Mac and Linux across three bi-weekly episodes, with
episode one available February 22. Be part of the investigation as it
unfolds.
Praise for Orwell:
“Grabs the problem of how we balance our own liberty and our safety and turns it into a thrilling adventure.” – Polygon
“In
an age where so much personal information is willingly released by so
many, Orwell brilliantly explores the implications of this data being
misinterpreted.” – GameSpot
"A harrowing look into a reality where Big Brother is always watching" - Rock Paper Shotgun