Overview
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is an action-adventure game developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, serving as a prequel to the A Plague Tale series. The story takes place about 15 years before the events of Innocence and Requiem, following Sophia, a young pirate drawn back to Minotaur Island, a distant shore that she feels has been calling her name since childhood. The game launched on 27 August 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
OtaHub's take
Unlike the first two games, which stayed firmly in plague-ridden France, Resonance moves to a setting where the Middle Ages overlap with ancient Minoan civilization. The island's ruins, myths and strange creatures offer a fresher world while keeping the spirit the series is known for: ordinary people facing forces far greater than themselves.
Sophia does not travel alone. She has Leni as a companion, and as she gradually uncovers the link between her family and the island, the two must slip past dangerous enemies and survive deadly trials. According to the OtaHub article, ancient legend will also bring an unexpected ally, a mythical hero stepping out of the oldest stories. The score is by Olivier Derivière, who also worked on the earlier games.
Verdict
A good fit for anyone who has followed A Plague Tale and enjoys cinematic storytelling that leans on exploration and stealth rather than direct confrontation. Pre-orders came with the free Heritage Pack, and the game is on Xbox Game Pass from day one with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
