Forspoken is a action role-playing video game developed by Luminous Productions and published by Square Enix. It is to be released on January 24, 2023 for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation 5.
The full wiki of this game can be found here.
Gameplay
According to director Takeshi Aramaki, the gameplay will be focused on terrain traversal speed and fluidity. Square Enix also described the game as a "narrative-driven adventure". The character will exist in an open world game format where players are able to travel anywhere at any time.
The player character, Frey, has access to a variety of magical spells. Following each combat encounter, the player will earn experience points. Frey's cloak can be upgraded in order to improve her combat efficiency and stats, while applying nail polish unlocks special abilities. The player can also craft new items, or rest at a safe location in order to restore health. While the player is exploring the game world, they may encounter a "breakstorm", a scenario similar to a horde mode in which waves of demonic creatures spawn and attack Frey. The storm will end with the appearance of a named boss character.
Plot
Development
Forspoken is the debut title for Luminous Productions. The company was originally assembled from employees working on Final Fantasy XV. Earlier in development, the game was known under the title Project Athia. It is being developed to take advantage of the graphical capabilities of the PlayStation 5. Technologies featured in the game include ray tracing for greatly enhanced lighting effects, and procedural generation for the creation of large-scale locations. Initially set to be released on May 24, 2022, Square Enix delayed its release to October 11, 2022.
The game's writing team includes Gary Whitta (who also serves as story team lead), Amy Hennig, Allison Rymer, and Todd Stashwick. Bear McCreary and Garry Schyman are composing music for the game. The game will be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for two years.
