The Dig, a graphic adventure game developed by LucasArts, was released to the public.
LucasArts officially announced The Dig, building anticipation for the new space-themed adventure game.
George Lucas tasked Steven Spielberg with The Dig, but after his departure, LucasArts took on development that included multiple design changes and long development time.
A mysterious large meteorite crashes on Earth. NASA organizes an initial survey mission to investigate.
The team consisting of Boston Low, Maggie Robbins, and Dr. Ludger Brink prepare and launch to the meteorite crash site to begin exploration.
The team's landing vehicle crashes on the meteorite surface, marking the beginning of their exploration on the alien world.
The expedition finds a massive abandoned alien city beneath the meteorite's surface.
The team investigates alien machinery and technology, uncovering clues about the civilization that inhabited the city.
The team activates a strange monument, triggering a transformation of the environment revealing a new pathway.
The team encounters a dormant alien artificial intelligence that communicates through visions and puzzles.
Through exploration and communication, the team learns about the tragic fate of the alien civilization and its mission.
The team decides to pilot an alien spacecraft found within the city to attempt a return journey to Earth.
The expedition departs the meteorite aboard the alien ship, setting course back to Earth.
