Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy FAQ — Common Questions Answered
Last verified: 2026-09-10 · Game version: Launch
The most frequently asked questions about the game, collected. Each answer links to a deeper page.
Basics
Q: Is Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy a prequel or a sequel? A: A prequel — to A Plague Tale: Requiem, set 15 years earlier, telling Sophia's origin story. See the prequel page
Q: Does it have Chinese support? A: Yes. Simplified Chinese has full UI + full voice + subtitles — one of only 6 fully-voiced languages. Traditional Chinese has UI + subtitles (no dubbing). See the Chinese support page
Q: Is it on Xbox Game Pass? A: Day one on Game Pass, with Xbox Play Anywhere support.
Q: Which platforms? Is there a PS4 version? A: PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / PC (Steam + Epic). No PS4 version.
Q: How much does it cost? A: $49.99 (PC) / $59.99 (console); plus the Heritage Pack DLC (about S$4.50).
Gameplay
Q: How long to beat? A: Main story 12–14 hours; full collectibles ~16–19 hours; platinum ~18–22 hours. See the game length page
Q: Is it like the first two games? A: Quite different. This one is an action-adventure — dynamic melee plus environmental puzzles, compared by media to "Uncharted / Tomb Raider," no longer stealth-survival.
Q: Are there still rats? A: The series' signature rat swarms are replaced here. A classic community joke: "there's only one rat in the whole game" — players coming for the rat-sea should adjust expectations.
Q: Can you respec skills? A: Yes, free respec anytime in the Skills menu, no penalty. See the skills page
Collectibles & Achievements
Q: Why do my Resonance Points disappear? A: Points don't carry over via chapter select — replaying an earlier chapter resets the total to what it was then, and dying loses the points collected since the last checkpoint. Grab every one you see. See Collectibles Overview
Q: Can charms and blades be collected after finishing? A: Yes. Both can be collected via chapter select, and the select screen shows each chapter's charm progress.
Q: Does the DLC Hero's Blade count toward trophies? A: It counts toward no trophy. The Adaptable trophy's "1 kill per blade" includes the starting Rusty Sword, but not the DLC weapon.
Q: How many achievements are there? A: 36 Steam achievements (including the platinum/full completion). See Collectibles Overview for the collectible ones.
Buying
Q: Is it worth buying? A: Recommended for series fans and action-adventure lovers; try it risk-free on Game Pass if unsure. See the buying guide
Q: Is there a physical collector's edition? A: Yes, a Collector Box (Europe pre-order, ships end of October).