Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Wiki
The definitive fan wiki for Asobo Studio's action-adventure prequel
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (27 August 2026). OpenCritic 83, about 85% recommend. Metacritic sits near 80 on PS5, 84 Xbox, 85 PC; combined roundups still quote 79–80. Day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Fourteen chapters, 275 collectibles, no New Game+.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy — Official Launch Trailer | gamescom 2026
Quick Start
Jump into the topics players search for most before and after launch.
Chapter 1 Walkthrough
Blood Ties: nunnery, Faro’s cabin, Rusty Sword, and the first artefact.
Start Chapter 1Tips & Tricks
Aegean Deflect first, bank white glints, Focus unlocks in Chapter IV.
Read launch tipsGame Pass Stuttering
PC Game Pass skips Steam’s shader pre-warm. What actually reduces hitches.
Fix hitchingWhat's New in Resonance
How this prequel differs from Innocence and Requiem.
Action-First Combat
Sophia fights with sword and dagger in direct melee encounters inspired by Ghost of Tsushima's parry indicators — yellow for parryable, red for unblockable.
Minotaur's Island
Explore a labyrinthine Greek island filled with Daedalus puzzles, replacing the rat swarms of previous entries with mythological horror.
Dual Timeline
Shift between Sophia's medieval adventure and ancient Minoan flashbacks featuring the hero Theseus, linked by the Macula curse.
Grappling Hook
Pull enemies off ledges, close distance with archers, and manipulate the battlefield with Sophia's versatile grappling hook.
Read our detailed Resonance combat guide and Minoan Sphere puzzle walkthrough for hands-on mechanics breakdowns.
Meet Sophia
The fierce plunderer at the heart of a new legend.
Sophia is a fierce young plunderer who appeared as an ally in A Plague Tale: Requiem. In Resonance, set fifteen years earlier, she takes center stage on a desperate journey to the Minotaur's Island — a place of myth, treasure, and deadly trials.
Unlike Amicia's stealth-focused approach, Sophia is a trained fighter who engages enemies head-on. She carries a sword and dagger, uses a grappling hook for environmental kills, and relies on a crew notebook left by her father to navigate the island's secrets.
Learn more about her backstory, allies like Leni, and the resonance connection to Theseus on our dedicated story pages.
Explore Sophia's full character profile or learn about the Theseus dual timeline mechanic that shapes the narrative.
Platforms & Release
Where and when you can play Resonance.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy released on August 27, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. It is in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one, with Xbox Play Anywhere cross-saves. Street price is $49.99 / £49.99.
OpenCritic is 83. Metacritic splits roughly 80 PS5 / 84 Xbox / 85 PC; many lists still print a combined 79. IGN 6/10, Eurogamer 60, PSU 95. Heritage Pack: Hero's Blade, Alec's Pendant, artbook. Story is about 11–14 hours; platinum near 20 if you bank 165 Resonance Points in one run. Steam Deck and Game Pass PC have known hitching notes.
Check the full release date and platforms page, Xbox Game Pass guide, and Heritage Pack pre-order details.
Featured Guides
In-depth tutorials backed by verified gameplay footage.
How to Beat the Minotaur
Chapter 13 finale: Leni, the labyrinth, the giant sphere, statue grapnels, and Asterion. Spoilers.
Read Guide →How to Fix Game Pass PC Stuttering
Game Pass skips the Steam shader pre-warm. Workarounds: frame generation off, vsync, unlimited cap, report it to Focus.
Read Guide →How to Find All Theseus Echoes
Axe chalices in Chapters V, VI, VII, IX and X. In the name of my kin, plus five of the thirty charms.
Read Guide →Resonance Beginner's Guide
What to do in the first hours: difficulty, Deflect, missable points, Game Pass stutter, fourteen chapters.
Read Guide →How to Master Parry and Combat
Step-by-step guide to mastering Sophia's parry system, dodge timing, combo chains, and melee combat in Resonance.
Read Guide →How to Get the Platinum Trophy
20-hour platinum: 165 missable Resonance Points, all collectibles, then Chapter Select combat farms. Narrative difficulty is allowed.
Read Guide →Explore the Wiki
Every section of our Resonance guide, organized for easy navigation.
Controls & Combat
- PC Controls
Full keyboard and mouse bindings
- PS5 Controls
DualSense button layout
- Parry System
Yellow and red attack indicators
- Skill Tree & Builds
Resonance Points progression
Exploration & Story
- Chapter 1 Walkthrough
Blood Ties opening route
- Tips & Tricks
Skills, points, Focus, pitfalls
- Theseus Echoes
Five chalices in Chapters V–X
- Ending Explained
Spoilers after the credits
Items & Release
- All Swords & Perks
Eight Heroes' Graves blades
- Collectibles
275 pickups, 165 missable points
- Steam Deck
30 FPS, battery, Chapter 9 crash
- Reviews & Scores
OpenCritic 83, Metacritic splits
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy out now?
Yes. It released worldwide on August 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with day-one Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
Do I need to play Innocence and Requiem first?
Resonance is a standalone prequel, but playing Requiem enriches Sophia and the Macula lore.
Is there co-op or multiplayer?
No. It is a single-player narrative action-adventure.
What is the Metacritic score?
OpenCritic 83. Metacritic is about 80 PS5, 84 Xbox, 85 PC; combined writeups often still say 79. IGN 6/10, Eurogamer 60, PSU 95.
What is the Heritage Pack?
Pre-order DLC with Hero's Blade, Alec's Pendant, and a digital artbook. Not required for trophies.
Are Resonance Points missable?
Yes. You need 165 of 200 in a single playthrough. Chapter Select does not keep later-chapter points.