# Phoenix Online Publishing <small style="color: gray">Last updated: May 8, 2026</small> ## Overview Phoenix Online Publishing is the publishing division of Phoenix Online Studios, an independent game development company that grew out of the King's Quest fan game community.[^ref-1][^ref-7][^ref-13] The label focuses on narrative-driven adventure games for Windows, macOS, and mobile platforms.[^ref-2][^ref-8][^ref-14] ## Sierra Connection Phoenix Online Publishing has deep roots in Sierra's legacy.[^ref-3][^ref-9][^ref-15] The studio began as the team behind *The Silver Lining*, an ambitious fan-made continuation of the King's Quest series that was eventually released with Activision's blessing in 2010.[^ref-4][^ref-10] The publishing arm later partnered with legendary Sierra designer [[Designers/Jane Jensen|Jane Jensen]] to publish her post-Sierra projects, including the Gabriel Knight 20th Anniversary Edition remake and original titles through her Pinkerton Road Studio.[^ref-5][^ref-11] ## Games Published (Sierra Archive) - **2012** — [[2012 - Cognition - An Erica Reed Thriller|Cognition: An Erica Reed Thriller]] — Notes: Original Phoenix Online IP - **2014** — [[2014 - Gabriel Knight - Sins of the Fathers – 20th Anniversary Edition|Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers 20th Anniversary]] — Notes: Jane Jensen remake - **2014** — [[2014 - Moebius - Empire Rising|Moebius: Empire Rising]] — Notes: Jane Jensen original - **2014** — [[2014 - Quest for Infamy|Quest for Infamy]] — Notes: Published for Infamous Quests ## Key People Phoenix Online's team includes former Sierra fan community members who transitioned to professional game development.[^ref-6][^ref-12] ## Related - **Designer Partner:** [[Designers/Jane Jensen|Jane Jensen]] - **Published Developer:** [[Publishers/Infamous Quests|Infamous Quests]] - **Fan Project:** [[2010 - The Silver Lining|The Silver Lining]] ## References [^ref-1]: [MobyGames - Phoenix Online Studios, LLC](https://www.mobygames.com/company/15713/phoenix-online-studios-llc/) - Company founding and history [^ref-2]: [MobyGames - Phoenix Online Publishing, LLC](https://www.mobygames.com/company/22910/phoenix-online-publishing-llc/) - Publishing arm profile [^ref-3]: [Phoenix Online Studios - About](https://www.postudios.com/company/about.php) - Company mission statement [^ref-4]: [Phoenix Online Studios - Announcing Phoenix Online Publishing](https://www.postudios.com/blog/announcing-phoenix-online-publishing-every-game-has-a-story/) - Publishing announcement [^ref-5]: [Phoenix Online Studios - 10th Anniversary](https://www.postudios.com/blog/phoenix-anniversary-summary/) - Company history celebration [^ref-6]: [Phoenix Online Studios - The Silver Lining](https://www.postudios.com/company/games/thesilverlining/index.php) - King's Quest fan game [^ref-7]: [Phoenix Online Studios - Cognition](https://www.postudios.com/company/games/cognition/index.php) - First commercial game [^ref-8]: [Phoenix Online Studios - Quest for Infamy](http://www.postudios.com/company/games/questforinfamy/index.php) - Published RPG [^ref-9]: [Phoenix Online Studios - The Last Door](https://www.postudios.com/company/games/lastdoor/index.php) - Horror adventure [^ref-10]: [Wikipedia - Category:Phoenix Online Studios games](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Phoenix_Online_Studios_games) - Published games [^ref-11]: [Engadget - Moebius: Empire Rising](https://www.engadget.com/2014-02-25-moebius-empire-rising-out-april-15-from-phoenix-online-publishi.html) - Jane Jensen partnership [^ref-12]: [Facebook - Phoenix Online Studios](https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixOnlineStudios/) - Official social media [^ref-13]: [Game Companies - Phoenix Online Studios](https://gamecompanies.com/companies/phoenix-online-studios) - Company profile [^ref-14]: [Phoenix Online Studios Forum](https://www.postudios.com/blog/forum/index.php?topic=17932.0) - Community discussion [^ref-15]: [Phoenix Online Studios - Projects](http://www.postudios.com/company/projects.php) - Current releases