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French studio Asobo will release a new 'A Plague Tale' title, 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy,' on August 27 for PCs, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5, set several years before previous games in medieval Greece.

Paris, France, medieval Greece

Who
Eric Chort, Asobo, Sophia
What
French studio Asobo will release a new 'A Plague Tale' title, 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy,' on August 27 for PCs, Xbox Series, and PlayStation 5, set several years before previous games in medieval Greece.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:30:00 GMT · 2h 47m ago
Where
Paris, France, medieval Greece ·
Why
Asobo producer Eric Chort stated they were "emotionally worn out" after the previous game, leading them to aim for a clear change of pace and something "really different" with more combat and action.
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The new game represents a significant shift for the acclaimed 'A Plague Tale' series, moving away from its Black Death setting and established protagonists towards a more action-oriented experience in medieval Greece with a new character. This expansion of gameplay, particularly the inclusion of sword fighting, was a "major challenge" for the Bordeaux-based studio.

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