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Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy
Resonance is Asobo Studio's standalone action-adventure prequel, released August 27, 2026 for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Set 15 years before Requiem, it follows Sophia to Minotaur's Island. Valve rates it Steam Deck Verified, and a short free PC demo plays right in your browser.
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- PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Game Pass
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Launch review snapshot
A strong adventure with a clear dividing line.
Reviewers agree on Sophia, art direction and production quality. The split comes from replacing the series' hunted stealth with more direct sword combat.
- OpenCritic Strong · 125 critics
- Steam 93% positive
Two eras, one curse
Before Amicia and Hugo, there was Sophia.
The standalone story moves between Sophia's medieval journey and a Minoan past connected by the Macula and a stolen light sphere.
Get the spoiler-free play orderCommon questions
- Is Resonance worth playing?
- When and where did it release?
- Is there a free demo?
- Which languages have full voice-over?
- Is it a prequel, and should I play the others first?
- How long is the story?
- What PC hardware does it need?
- Is it Steam Deck Verified?
- How do I fix a black screen or crash?
- Where is the complete walkthrough?
- Where are all the relics, blades and charms?
- What happens at the end, and will there be a sequel?
- Who are Sophia, Leni and Theseus?
- How do parries and the light sphere work?
- Where are the church roof, Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 puzzle solutions?
- Does the Collector's Box include the game?
- How difficult is the Platinum trophy?
- What is the latest update?
Guides & reference
Buying Guide
Story & Cast
Walkthrough & Puzzles
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Sources
- OfficialResonance official game page — release, platforms, developer and premise
- OfficialResonance on Steam — current price, user reviews, PC requirements and achievements
- OfficialFocus community FAQ — prequel setting, Sophia and standalone status
- OfficialXbox store — Game Pass and Xbox Play Anywhere availability
- CommunityMetacritic — platform critic-score snapshot
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