Alice: Madness Returns Timeline ( Real )

game_release
June 14, 2011

Release of Alice: Madness Returns

Alice: Madness Returns is released for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Microsoft Windows, developed by Spicy Horse and published by Electronic Arts. The game is a sequel to American McGee's Alice, continuing the dark story of Alice Liddell.

announcement
April 27, 2010

Announcement of Alice: Madness Returns

Electronic Arts officially announces Alice: Madness Returns, revealing the game as the sequel to the cult classic American McGee's Alice and showcasing its dark and twisted take on the Alice in Wonderland story.

development
Circa 2009

Development by Spicy Horse

Spicy Horse, the game development studio founded by American McGee, begins production of Alice: Madness Returns, building upon the story and gameplay mechanics of the previous title with improved graphics and storytelling.

Alice: Madness Returns Timeline ( Fictional )

trauma
Year 0, Month 1

Alice's Trauma and Asylum Admission

Following the tragic loss of her family in a fire, Alice is admitted to the Rutledge Asylum to recover from her psychological trauma.

psychological_journey
Year 0, Month 3

Therapy and Introduction to Wonderland

Under psychological therapy, Alice's mind recreates Wonderland as a manifestation of her subconscious, beginning her journey through a dark and twisted version of the world.

quest
Year 0, Month 6

Return to Wonderland to Restore Sanity

Alice descends deeper into Wonderland, combating twisted creatures and corrupted landscapes to reclaim her sanity and understand her past.

story_event
Year 0, Month 8

Confrontation with The Dollmaker

Alice uncovers the identity of the Dollmaker, a disturbing figure responsible for much of Wonderland's corruption and linked to her own past trauma.

boss_battle
Year 0, Month 10

Facing the Red Queen

Alice confronts the Red Queen, who represents a significant challenge in her journey to reclaim control over her fractured mind.

climax
Year 0, Month 12

Final Battle and Restoration of Wonderland

Alice defeats the final manifestations of her trauma, symbolically restoring Wonderland and achieving a measure of inner peace.