A Plague Tale: Requiem – A Deep Dive into Asobo Studio’s AAA Adventure

A Plague Tale: Requiem, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, represents a significant step forward for the French studio, building upon the success of its predecessor, A Plague Tale: Innocence. Released on October 18, 2022, for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch (via cloud), the game aims to deliver a full-fledged AAA experience.

A Captivating Sequel

Following the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence, Requiem continues the story of siblings Amicia and Hugo. After a brief period of respite, Hugo’s condition begins to deteriorate, and a vision of a miraculous island offering a potential cure emerges. The narrative centers around the question of whether this island holds the key to saving Hugo from his affliction.

Gameplay and Genre

A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action-adventure game. The game features an emotive storyline and aims to compete with other AAA titles in terms of quality and scope. It is a single-player experience with no multiplayer component.

Technical Specifications and Pricing

The PlayStation 5 version of A Plague Tale: Requiem requires approximately 46 GB of storage space. The game has a reported playtime of around 18 hours. Pricing varies by platform:

• Steam: €49.99 (approximately $54.00 USD as of February 20, 2026)
• Xbox Store: 1,489 Kč (Czech Koruna)
• PlayStation Store: 1,599 Kč (Czech Koruna)
• Game Pass: Available as part of the Game Pass subscription service.

Platform Availability and Localization

A Plague Tale: Requiem is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. A cloud version is also available for Nintendo Switch. The game features full Czech localization, including subtitles. A Plague Tale: Innocence also received Czech localization for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions, released on May 14, 2019.

A Plague Tale: Innocence – The Foundation

A Plague Tale: Innocence, released in May 2019, was a breakthrough title for Asobo Studio. The game follows Amicia and Hugo as they navigate a France ravaged by the Black Death and pursued by the Inquisition. Players must apply stealth, cunning, and the environment – including fire and light – to survive against swarms of rats and hostile soldiers. The game was praised for its compelling story and emotional depth.

Previous Titles and Localization Efforts

Alongside A Plague Tale: Innocence, the game The Sinking City also received Czech localization. The Sinking City was released on June 27, 2019, for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One, and was available in a limited Day One edition including exclusive in-game items and a physical map.