Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | August 27, 2026 |
| Platforms | PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Windows) |
| Price | $49.99 PC / $59.99 console / ¥199 CN Steam |
| Game Pass | Day One on Ultimate & PC Game Pass |
| Developer / Publisher | Asobo Studio / Focus Entertainment |
| Genre | Action-adventure, melee combat, puzzles |
| Chapters | 14 (final: "What Remains") |
| Length | 12-14h story · 22-25h 100% |
| Trophies | 37 (PS) / 36 achievements (Steam) |
| Collectibles | 72 base-game |
| Players | Single-player only |
| DLC | Heritage Pack ($3.99) |
Is Resonance a sequel or prequel?
A prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, and a standalone spin-off. Previous games aren't required. More in the story guide →
It's easy to misspell the question, searches like "prequale or sequale" all mean the same thing: it's a prequel, not a sequel. If you're asking "is it the third part", the answer is that it's a spin-off prequel rather than the direct third instalment of the main series.
How long is the game?
Main story 12-14 hours; with exploration 15-18; 100% around 22-25. More →
Does it have a demo?
No public demo. It's Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, which is the easiest way to try it. More →
Is it on PC?
Yes, PC (Windows), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. More →
Is it multiplayer?
No, single-player only.
Is it hard?
Adjustable difficulty from a near-invulnerable Narrative mode to a super-hard mode. On Normal you have 3 HP, restored by kills. More →
Questions about the series (Hugo & the Macula)
Since Resonance is a prequel, plenty of searches arrive via the broader series. Quick answers:
- What's wrong with Hugo? Hugo de Rune carries the Macula, an ancient curse in his blood that attracts rats and warps his emotions. In Innocence and Requiem, his condition is the engine of the story.
- What disease does Hugo have? It isn't a literal disease, the Macula is a supernatural curse that the series treats as a blood-borne affliction with thresholds ("Thresholds"). Resonance reveals it existed in Minoan Crete, centuries before Hugo.
- What qualifies as "a plague" in the series? The Plague is the Black Death, spread in the games by rat swarms that the Macula attracts and controls. Resonance shows an earlier manifestation on Crete where the Macula's creatures petrify rather than infect.
- Is A Plague Tale good? The series is well regarded, Innocence and Requiem both hold strong Metacritic ratings in the 80s, and this prequel launched at 85 on PC.
- How do you leave the camp? Early-game camp questions usually refer to the Plunderers' Den in Chapter 1-2; follow the story objectives and you leave it after the Venice carnival betrayal.
Is there New Game Plus?
No. There is no New Game Plus mode, and none is planned as of this page's last check. Instead the game uses chapter select: after finishing any chapter you can replay it, and the game tracks which collectibles are still missing there. For trophies that's effectively the point of NG+, one playthrough plus cleanup is all you need, so a "worth it" question doesn't apply.
Where and when does it take place?
Early 14th century, and partly in Minoan-era Crete (Minotaur's Island) around 2,000 years BC.
Is it the third A Plague Tale game?
It's a spin-off prequel rather than the direct third part of the main series (Innocence → Requiem).
Frequently asked questions
Is Resonance a sequel or prequel?
A prequel set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, and a standalone spin-off. Previous games aren't required.
How long is the game?
Main story about 12-14 hours; with exploration 15-18 hours; 100% around 22-25 hours.
Does it have a demo?
No public demo. It's Day One on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, which is the easiest way to try it.
Is it on PC?
Yes, PC (Windows), PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Windows only on PC.
Is it multiplayer?
No, single-player only.
Is it hard?
Adjustable difficulty from a near-invulnerable Narrative mode to a super-hard mode. Normal gives 3 HP restored by kills.
Where and when does it take place?
Early 14th century and partly in Minoan-era Crete (Minotaur's Island), around 2,000 years BC.
Is it the third A Plague Tale game?
It's a spin-off prequel rather than the direct third part of the main series.
Sources: Steam store (official), Eurogamer walkthrough hub, GameRant, how long to beat. Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy content and assets remain the property of Asobo Studio and Focus Entertainment.