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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy

Asobo’s spin-off through three PC reviews, with prices checked.

PC PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S
Release dateAug 27, 2026
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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy: Sophia’s prequel, documented analysis

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is a prequel to the A Plague Tale series, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment. It was released on 27 August 2026 on PC (Steam and Xbox PC), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, and it is included with Game Pass. This analysis gathers three reviews of the PC version and prices checked on 11 November 2026. TricknFix has not played it.

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The game

The story takes place fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem. You play Sophia, the smuggler met in Requiem, who ends up on the Minotaur Island in Crete. The game alternates between Sophia’s Middle Ages and Minoan times, where you control Theseus. It mixes linear exploration, light puzzles using a Minoan sphere, sword combat and stealth sections. The rats and alchemy of the first two games are gone.

What the press says (PC reviews)

A positive reception. Game8 (86/100) praises varied puzzles, evolving mechanics and strong storytelling, with pacing free of padding. CGMagazine (8/10) calls it a “triumphant spinoff” that stands on its own and welcomes newcomers, with combat far more central than before. PC Gamer (76/100) likens it to Tomb Raider with a sword: combat is enjoyable (parries, kicks, throwable objects) and checkpoints are better placed than in Requiem.

Caveats: PC Gamer finds the structure very predictable and some puzzles rote or illogical. CGMagazine feels there are too many puzzles for players who prefer action. Game8 notes slow sprinting, some performance dips, and wishes the story focused on one protagonist.

Scores and prices

The three PC scores range from 76/100 to 86/100. As of 11 November 2026, the game costs €49.99 on Steam and €59.99 on the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Store (valid on Xbox Series and PC through Xbox Play Anywhere). It is also included with Game Pass.

What to know

Based on three PC reviews, Resonance is a well-paced, beautiful linear adventure that swaps stealth and rats for sword fights and puzzles. Its predictable structure and some weak puzzles hold the scores back. A good pick for narrative adventure fans.

Strengths

  • Strong story carried by Sophia
  • Varied puzzles and no padding
  • Enjoyable sword combat (parries, kicks)
  • Accessible without playing earlier games

Things to consider

  • Very predictable structure (PC Gamer)
  • Some rote or illogical puzzles
  • Too many puzzles for action fans
  • Slow sprint and performance dips (Game8)

Sources and credits

Game gallery

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Game details

Developer
Asobo Studio
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Release
Aug 27, 2026
Genres
Action · Adventure
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RetailerEdition and platform PriceCheckedLink
SteamFranceDigital game Édition standardPC 49.99 EUR Check shipping Nov 11, 2026 End date unknown Source ↗ View offer ↗
Xbox StoreFranceDigital game Édition standard (Xbox Play Anywhere : Xbox Series et PC)Xbox Series X|S 59.99 EUR Check shipping Nov 11, 2026 End date unknown Source ↗ View offer ↗
PlayStation StoreFranceDigital game Édition standardPlayStation 5 59.99 EUR Check shipping Nov 11, 2026 End date unknown Source ↗ View offer ↗

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