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One of the best PS5 and Xbox Series X games of 2022 could receive a sequel

A recently posted job listing suggests that a sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, one of the highly acclaimed PS5 and Xbox Series X games of the past ye...

Ethan Gach Jul 08, 2023
One of the best PS5 and Xbox Series X games of 2022 could receive a sequel

A recently posted job listing suggests that a sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, one of the highly acclaimed PS5 and Xbox Series X games of the past year, could very well be in the works. Developer studio Asobo Studio has achieved an impressive streak of success since A Plague Tale: Innocence in 2019, followed by the award-winning Microsoft Flight Simulator, and a direct sequel that garnered even more critical acclaim than its predecessor.

A Plague Tale: Requiem was released in 2022 to enthusiastic reviews. As one of the early next-gen games (excluding the cloud port for Nintendo Switch), A Plague Tale: Requiem received praise for its impressive graphics, emotionally-charged story, and innovative Plague Tale gameplay mechanics. It was even nominated for five different awards at the 2022 Game Awards.

Despite the success of A Plague Tale: Requiem, there were some doubts about the studio's progress with a third game in the near future. However, a job posting recently discovered on LinkedIn indicates that Asobo Studios is hiring developers for the Plague team. While it's possible that the Plague team is working on a new original IP, the more likely possibility is that A Plague Tale 3 is on the way.

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This is not the first time that a job listing has hinted at the possibility of A Plague Tale 3 being in development. Earlier this year, Asobo Studio hinted at hiring developers for a project somehow related to the Plague Tale franchise. Of course, this leaves open the possibility that the game could be a spin-off or even DLC, so fans should keep that in mind before getting too excited.

If A Plague Tale 3 is in development, it wouldn't be surprising at all considering the positive reception of the first two games. However, fans should not expect to see much of it in the near future. Asobo Studio's next game will be Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, set to be released next year. It's likely that fans will only receive information about Asobo's next project, whether it's A Plague Tale 3 or something entirely different, some time after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.

Assuming that A Plague Tale 3 is in development, it will definitely be interesting to see where the story leads. The ending of A Plague Tale: Requiem had significant implications for where the series could go with a third game, but time will tell what the developers ultimately decide.

A Plague Tale 3 is rumored to be in development.

Source: LinkedIn (via Windows Central)