Powering the Astounding Journey of A Plague Tale: Requiem with Xbox Series X|S

The release A Plague Tale: Requiem coming October 18, whether you’re familiar with its sequel or new to the series, you may naturally wonder about what technology is in store for this new instalment. Luckily for our impatient, Plague-ready fighting spirits, Nicolas Bécavin from Asobo Studio accepted our invitation to talk about the subject, sharing some of his lead engine programmer’s insight on the game!

S consoles are the exclusive Xbox models|S are the only Xbox consoles RequiemOn. What’s the reasoning behind this decision?

Because we both had the same vision, this was an easy decision to make. RequiemOur goal was to develop a new adventure that is not a repeat of the original game, but a 2.0 version. We quickly realized that the old-generation constraints were no longer relevant to our new game. The game’s scope has grown consistently wider this way, with more content and better life expectancy, and heightened game-specific features such as the rats and the environment, resulting in a much bigger game with a fresh feel.

The rats are the focus of all attention. We’ve seen a mind-boggling number of them in the extended gameplay trailer. Could you please tell us more information about this latest generation of monstrous bugs?

The central role of rats is to An Apocalypse TaleThey are the core of horror in the game, so we decided to increase that number. First, the screen is filled with rats. It’s increased from 5,000 to 300,000. We’ve also reworked the aspect of the swarms they form; instead of creating whirls as in InnocenceThe movement of the rats will look like a wave. This effect can be controlled by a variety of sequences. They’ve also become more intelligent, they’ll move with more awareness of the environment, will know how to avoid light better. We owe a lot to our own, in-house engine, that we’ve been developing alongside our different projects, as it allows us to focus on such specific features, without having to rely on an external team.

Is character animation possible? How has your motion capture technology evolved?

RequiemIntroduces motion capture in A Plague Tale InnocenceWe now offer facial motion capture over top of body motion capture. A Plague Tale is a deeply moving tale about the cruelty of the world and it’s so meaningful to have an actress lend a human face to Amicia and communicate the many emotions she’s subject to throughout the game. So, we’re extremely happy to bring this new layer of emotion to the game.

Do you think there will be any other significant visual enhancements?

New generation allows for an immersive, dynamic and more engaging visual environment. This includes a greater draw distance which helps to create a sense of openness that distinguishes. Requiem Its prequel. The GPU will allow for a lot more detail thanks to its power, including better lighting and detailed textures. This will result in a more vibrant experience of A Plague Tale’s world.

Thanks to Nicolas Bécavin for taking the time to answer our questions! A Plague Tale: Requiem will release October 18 on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Xbox Game Pass, Console and Cloud Gaming Beta will make the game available on day one.

A Plague Tale: Requiem (Pre-order)

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To get the Protector Pack DLC, pre-order A Plague Tale. Set out on the right foot in the next chapter of Amicia’s and Hugo’s journey, with an exclusive crossbow skin, extra cosmetics for Amicia, and bonus crafting materials.

Far across the sea, an island calls…
You are about to embark on an emotional journey through a horrific, beautiful world that has been twisted by supernatural powers.

Hugo and Amicia escape their destroyed homeland and travel to the south in search of new cities and regions. There, they attempt to start a new life and control Hugo’s curse.

But, when Hugo’s powers reawaken, death and destruction return in a flood of devouring rats. The siblings are forced to flee again and place their hope in Hugo’s rescue.

In a fight for survival, discover the price of saving someone you care about. Use a range of tools and weapons to defeat foes and overcome challenges.

● Sequel to the award-winning adventure A Plague Tale: Innocence
● A spectacular grounded tale twisted by supernatural forces
● Use a variety of tools, sneak, fight, or unleash hell and rats
● Stunning visuals combine with an enthralling score