A recent job listing suggests that a sequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, which was highly regarded as one of the top-rated games of last year for PS5 and Xbox Series X, may be in the works. Since the success of A Plague Tale: Innocence in 2019, Asobo Studio has continued to achieve great success with the award-winning Microsoft Flight Simulator and a follow-up sequel that received even more critical acclaim.
A Plague Tale: Requiem, released in 2022, was met with enthusiastic reviews from critics. As one of the first exclusively next-gen games (excluding the Nintendo Switch's Cloud port), it garnered praise for its impressive graphics, emotional story, and innovative approaches to the Plague Tale gameplay. The game even earned nominations for five different awards at The Game Awards 2022.
Despite the success of A Plague Tale: Requiem, there were doubts about the studio's plans for a third game. However, a recent job listing on LinkedIn reveals that Asobo Studios is recruiting developers for the Plague Team. While it is possible that the team is working on a new intellectual property, it is more likely that A Plague Tale 3 is in the works.
A job listing earlier this year hinted at the possibility of A Plague Tale 3 being developed by Asobo Studio. It's worth noting that this could mean a spin-off or DLC, so fans should temper their excitement. Considering the positive reception of the first two games, it wouldn't be surprising if A Plague Tale 3 is indeed in the works. However, fans should not expect any significant updates soon. Asobo Studio's next game, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, is slated to release next year. It's likely that information about Asobo's next project, whether it's A Plague Tale 3 or something else entirely, will be revealed after the launch of Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
It is highly anticipated to witness the direction of the story in A Plague Tale 3. The conclusion of A Plague Tale: Requiem holds significant potential for the future of the series, but only time will reveal the developers' final decision.
Source: LinkedIn (via Windows Central)