Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment have detailed their upcoming prequel, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, ahead of its August 27 launch. Set 15 years before Requiem, the game follows a younger Sophia as she becomes entangled in events surrounding a mysterious location known as the Minotaur's Island, with her connection to the place forming a central narrative thread. The studio has confirmed the campaign will take roughly 20 hours to complete.
The developer has also released PC system requirements, indicating the game will be accessible to a broader range of hardware configurations rather than demanding cutting-edge specifications. A new story trailer has arrived showcasing the prequel's dark atmosphere ahead of release.
- Resonance functions as a significant departure from Requiem's timeline, offering a younger protagonist and a story anchored to a specific location rather than continuing the direct sequel narrative.
- The 20-hour campaign length positions it as a substantial single-player experience comparable in scope to its predecessor.
- Reasonable PC specs suggest Asobo is targeting a wider audience than ultra-high-end PC gaming, broadening potential accessibility across Steam and console platforms.
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Polygon
· Aug 16, 17:00 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’s Developer Walked an Unexpected Path to Success
Before it established itself as an awards-darling with A Plague Tale, Asobo Studio cut its teeth in the wild west of licensed games.
Rely on Horror
· Aug 15, 13:05 UTC
New ‘Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy’ Story Trailer Showcases Its Dark and Mysterious World
Resonance’s latest trailer arrives ahead of launch.
Gamereactor UK
· Aug 14, 11:29 UTC
Can your PC handle Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy? PC specs have been revealed
With launch planned for August 27 and being less than two weeks away, developer Asobo Studio has shared the firm and official PC specs for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and they confirm the title will actually be rather accessible for pl…
Noisy Pixel
· Aug 13, 00:50 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Shares Story Trailer
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have released a new story trailer for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. The prequel is set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem and follows a younger Sophia. After a planned heist involving her late fat…
Gamingbolt
· Aug 12, 19:12 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Trailer Teases a Haunting Call and Journey for Sophia
What truths await on the Minotaur's Island, and what is Sophia's connection to the place? It won't be much longer before we find out.
Noisypixel
· Aug 11, 22:04 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Playtime Estimated at 20 Hours
Focus Entertainment and Asobo Studio have shared new details on Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, confirming its story placement, estimated length, platforms, and other information following its reveal. Resonance takes place 15 years before…
TrueAchievements
· Aug 11, 15:45 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy takes roughly 20 hours to beat
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will take roughly 20 hours to beat
GameRant
· Aug 11, 15:37 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is Officially the Longest Game in the Franchise
Publisher Focus Entertainment confirms how long it'll take to beat its upcoming new game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
DSOGaming
· Aug 11, 15:12 UTC
Preliminary PC Requirements for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy will be released on August 27, and AMD has revealed its preliminary PC system requirements. These early PC specs only cover AMD’s CPUs and GPUs. So, let’s take a look at them. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy…
Purexbox
· Aug 11, 14:45 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Publisher Reveals Runtime Ahead of Xbox Game Pass Launch
And how big the download sizes are on PC and console. As we creep closer to the release of Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy , we're beginning to learn more about the game, including how long it'll take to beat. First thing's first, publisher…
GamingBolt
· Aug 10, 20:06 UTC
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Very Different From Requiem – Here’s How
The shift to Mediterranean utopia might be the most noticeable deviation, but Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy brings many more differences from its predecessor.