Return to Monkey Island

The story

Guybrush Threepwood hasn't given up on discovering the secret of Monkey Island. When he returns to Mêlée Island, however, the adventures he has experienced and the fame he has achieved are not enough to open all doors for him. The new pirate leaders have replaced the old guard and intend to establish their own rules. Even familiar places tell of an island different from that of his memories.

Elaine has turned her energies to other commitments, while LeChuck continues to be a cumbersome presence. To get back to sea, Guybrush must find a passage, juggle unreliable allies and figure out how to turn an unfavorable situation into the start of the expedition he wants.

The search leads beyond the port, to known islands and new destinations. At the center remain the protagonist's obstinacy and his ability to complicate even the simplest matters: a journey made of clues, conversations and problems to be observed from another perspective.

Narrative premise: official presentation on GOG. For the complete path of the chapters: the plot of the saga →.

A return built for the present

The project brings together Gilbert and Grossman with a team of about two dozen people working remotely. In the meeting published by Lucasfilm, the authors explain that they sought a balance between the identity of the first games and the desire to create something new. Return takes up their creative thread without limiting itself to reproducing the look of the adventures of 1990 and 1991.

Rex Crowle's artistic direction favors stylized figures, clear shapes and marked expressions. The connection with Guybrush precedes the game: Crowle had sent Gilbert his own fan art already in 2008 or 2009, and that drawing remained in the author's memory. The aspect of Return therefore also arises from the meeting between the vision of those who invented those Caribbean and that of those who grew up playing it.

Read the authors' story on Lucasfilm →

How to play

You explore scenarios, collect objects and choose answers in dialogues. Contextual interactions update classic point-and-click, with an accessible inventory and actions tied to what Guybrush is looking at.

Casual mode favors a path with simpler puzzles; Hard adds steps and difficulty. The Scrapbook allows you to retrace previous adventures: it can help both those who meet Guybrush for the first time and those who want to refresh their memories before leaving.

Features: Steam; mode and Scrapbook: Apple's presentation.

References and where to find it

The official site collects trailers, images and links to the editions for computers, consoles and mobile devices. To choose a version, check the platform tab, languages ​​and requirements.

• Official site · trailer and all platforms
• Steam · computer version
• GOG · computer version
• App Store · edition for Apple devices
• Google Play · Android edition

To continue exploring the site: backstory of the saga · Easter eggs and quotes in games.

Sources and links checked October 21, 2026.