A Plague Tale: Requiem

Hugo’s mysterious illness, connected to the plague of rats spreading across the countryside, grows increasingly unstable, driving the siblings to search for a cure while pursued by mercenaries, soldiers, and the Inquisition.

The narrative emphasizes their bond, with Amicia bearing the responsibility of protecting Hugo while adapting to a world that forces her into more violent choices.

The gameplay combines stealth, environmental puzzles, and resource management.

Amicia retains her sling as her primary tool, useful for striking targets, distracting enemies, or breaking objects.

As the game progresses, she gains access to a crossbow that provides more direct ways of dealing with armored opponents.

She can also craft alchemical ammunition that can ignite fires, extinguish light sources, or manipulate rat swarms.

Stealth remains the preferred approach, encouraging players to use cover, control patrol patterns, and create diversions to avoid open confrontation.

The rat swarms are central to the gameplay and serve as both a danger and a weapon.

They move dynamically across the environment and respond to light and sound, requiring players to manipulate torches, braziers, and alchemical tools to carve safe paths.

Swarms can also be turned against enemies by removing their light sources or breaking their defenses.

Hugo develops abilities that allow him to sense and influence the rats, giving players temporary control of swarms or heightened perception of threats.

Progression unfolds across linear chapters that introduce new challenges and mechanics.

Resources are scarce, forcing players to gather materials for crafting ammunition, tools, and upgrades.

Workbenches allow improvements to Amicia’s equipment, enhancing accuracy, efficiency, or carrying capac

A Plague Tale: Requiem for PlayStation 5 is currently worth €32.99 loose, €16.29 complete in box, and €26.83 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.

A Plague Tale: Requiem has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.

Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For A Plague Tale: Requiem, loose is €32.99 and CIB is €16.29 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.

The PAL version of A Plague Tale: Requiem is currently worth €32.99 loose, versus €30.94 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.