A Plague Tale: Requiem is the sequel to 2019’s A Plague Tale: Innocence, which follows the story of Amicia and Hugo as they try to survive in a recreation of 14th-century France where the Black Death is being spread by hordes of rats. voracious A Plague Tale: Innocence was praised for its strong narrative and for the story of Amicia as she protects her brother throughout the first game.
Now in the new gameplay displayed of A Plague Tale: Requiem, fans can see that the second game will include much of the same, with some interesting new elements. The latest trailer for A Plague Tale: Requiem acts as both a gameplay preview and a glimpse into the game’s story introduction.
For anyone who wants to dive into the game fresh, be warned that there might be some slight spoilers. The trailer picks up a few months after the events of A Plague Tale: Innocence, showing Amicia, Hugo, her mother Beatrice, and the young alchemist Lucas, traveling to Provence, France, one of the few places seemingly unaffected by the plague. Black Death.
For a while, things go well, and the trailer even shows Amicia and Hugo playing some games at what appears to be a carnival. However, as many would expect, things don’t stay light for long, and soon the Black Death hits Provence, causing Amicia to flee with Hugo.
This marks the main set of A Plague Tale: Requiem, giving the player a reason to once again venture into the rat-infested lands of France.
From this gameplay and Amicia’s new abilities, it looks like she’ll take a much darker turn in A Plague Tale: Requiem as she tries to keep Hugo safe. Hugo’s role in A Plague Tale: Requiem also seems to increase, as the trailer shows that his dreams are a key motivation for the journey players will take in the second game.