Discover the magical and mysterious world of The Golden Compass™, based on the Philip Pullman novel and the major motion picture from New Line Cinema, the studio behind The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Lyra Belacqua's uncle has been imprisoned, her best friend kidnapped, and now she must set forth from the safety of Jordan College into a world of intense danger and amazing adventure to save them. Joining Lyra in her mission is her animal daemon, Pan, as well as Iorek, the giant and powerful polar bear, and the mysterious Golden Compass - a truth-telling device that will help lead the way. In a world where witches fly through frozen skies, giant armored bears fight to defend their kingdom, and sinister Gobblers kidnap children and carry them to a frozen wasteland, Lyra, Pan, and Iorek must work together as they embark on this epic journey of action, exploration, collaboration, and discovery.

• Authentic movie experience: The game brings to life characters, locations, and scenes from the movie and features the likenesses of the cast, including Nicole Kidman as Mrs. Coulter, Daniel Craig as Lord Asriel, and Dakota Blue Richards as Lyra Belacqua.
• Heroic action: Embark on a journey into the frozen North as the rebellious and headstrong heroine Lyra who uses her cunning to evade enemies. Or charge forward as her powerful friend and protector Iorek, a giant armored bear able to overcome any obstacle with his brute strength.
• New and exciting locations: Immerse yourself in the world of The Golden Compass movie and discover the majestic grandeur of Jordan College, the hustle and bustle of port town Trollesund, or the dark and foreboding research station at Bolvangar. Go beyond the movie with two areas from the His Dark Materials universe exclusive to the game.
• A powerful bond: Experience the collaborative bond between Lyra and her unique animal-companion Pan who morphs into a variety of different creatures to help Lyra solve puzzles, and navigate obstacles throughout her perilous journey.
• The truth of the Compass: Use the truth-telling Golden Compass to solve in-game puzzles and unlock bonus content allowing you to fully explore the world.
• Fun mini-games: Participate in a variety of themed mini-games to help Lyra gain further information about her journey and avoid confrontation with those that mean her harm.