Asobo Studio released a "Scenery" trailer in June 2026 [1] showcasing the diverse environments of the upcoming game Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy.
The footage provides a first look at the visual scale and atmospheric settings players will navigate, establishing the aesthetic tone for the prequel. This preview serves to build anticipation for the title's launch later this summer.
The trailer highlights several key locations within the game world, including a camp, an island, and the city of Venice [2]. According to a description from IGN, players can take in the sights and sounds of these multiple locations [3].
Developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment [4], the game serves as a prequel to the series. It is set 15 years before the events of A Plague Tale: Requiem [5]. The story follows Sophia, described as a fierce young plunderer who is on the run and determined to uncover the secrets of her past [5].
The game is scheduled to launch on Aug. 27, 2026 [6]. This release date follows the June trailer and a series of gameplay reveals intended to prepare the audience for the new protagonist's journey.
Focus Entertainment has positioned the title as a significant expansion of the franchise's lore. By shifting the timeline back by 15 years [5], the developers are exploring a different era of the world's history while maintaining the series' signature focus on environmental storytelling.
“Players can take in the sights and sounds of multiple locations around the game, from the camp, the island, Venice, and more.”
The move to a prequel setting allows Asobo Studio to expand the series' geography—specifically by introducing iconic locations like Venice—without contradicting the established timeline of the previous games. By introducing Sophia as a new lead, the studio is testing the franchise's ability to sustain interest beyond the original protagonists while leveraging the high visual fidelity of the 'Scenery' trailer to attract a broader audience before the August launch.
