Despite the dreaded fact that Forspoken has once again been delayed, Square Enix and Luminous Productions have made up for it with 10 solid minutes of gameplay. This gameplay trailer features quick breakdowns of what to expect in the game and full, action-filled combat! Enjoy a deeper look at the magic-enhanced combat and parkour in action, as well as the corrupted enemies and stunningly beautiful, yet cruel, world.
Follow Frey on a quest from Athian archivist Johedy, as she ventures into the wilds of two corrupted areas, Praenost and Avoalet. The two realms featured in the trailer give players a glimpse of the different enemies they will encounter and showcases the versatility of Frey’s magical combat skills. Players can choose to wreak magical havoc on enemies, fighting in a controlled frenzy and unleashing a barrage of quick-fire spells or they can take a more methodical approach wielding powerful and calculated attacks on their adversaries.
Using the magic-enhanced parkour system, players can explore Athia’s lush landscapes and discover a variety of rewards that will enhance Frey’s journey and skillset, including mana, which players can use to unlock new magical abilities; powerful gear for stat boosts and increases; as well as collectible items for crafting and trading, and more. The new gameplay footage also gives players a glimpse of how Frey’s magic-enhanced parkour can be used in conjunction with her combat skills in battle, enabling her to evade enemy attacks while inflicting damage in a fast and fluid manner.
Forspoken is officially set for release on January 24, 2023, for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. This title is being developed with a focus on the PS5, so it will harness the full power of the console and demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing together the latest technology with creativity.
Interested players can also pre-order the game now either digitally or physically for PlayStation 5. Those who are going with the digital option can also consider the Digital Deluxe Edition which includes a Digital Mini Artbook, Digital Mini Soundtrack, Prequel Story DLC ‘Forspoken: In Tanta We Trust’ (set to release in Summer 2023), and a Rare Resource Kit.
