A Plague Tale: Requiem is a story-driven action-adventure set in one of Europe’s darkest eras. Taking place in 1349 during the Black Death, the game follows siblings Amicia and Hugo as they try to outrun a nightmare that refuses to let them go. It’s the direct continuation of A Plague Tale: Innocence, and it pushes the journey into even more dangerous territory where survival depends on stealth, quick thinking, and the courage to face threats that feel far bigger than two people should ever have to handle.
Set six months after the first game, Requiem begins with Hugo’s curse returning—stronger, more alarming, and impossible to ignore. With time running out, Amicia sets out to find a cure before the consequences become catastrophic. What starts as an attempt to escape a terrible fate quickly becomes a brutal trek through a world collapsing under disease, conflict, and fear.
The backdrop is more than just scenery. The plague is everywhere, and the Hundred Years’ War still casts a long shadow, shaping the dangers you’ll face and the choices you’ll have to make. Much of the gameplay rewards staying quiet and avoiding attention, forcing you to read environments carefully, plan routes, and react fast when things go wrong. But stealth isn’t always enough. When enemies close in, you’ll have access to a range of weapons and tools to defend yourself, along with unsettling, supernatural abilities that become vital against the most threatening foes.
Released on October 17, 2022, the game has earned strong approval from players. On Steam, 90% of more than 24,000 user reviews are positive, and reception is similarly solid elsewhere, with a Metascore of 82 and a user score of 8.3. Players frequently highlight the striking visuals, dense environmental detail, and the powerful atmosphere that makes this medieval setting feel tense and believable. The voice acting also stands out as a major strength, helping the emotional weight of the story land in key moments.
That said, not every experience is flawless. Some players report performance and optimization hiccups, and there are occasional frustrations where certain items or weapons don’t behave as expected. Even with those drawbacks, the overall response points to a game that delivers a memorable narrative, a gripping historical mood, and a mix of stealth and action that keeps pressure high from start to finish.
If you’ve been waiting to jump in, A Plague Tale: Requiem is currently discounted to $17.49 from $49.99 until April 17, 2026.
