Forspoken Arrives: Release Date, Trailers, and Gameplay Explained

Forspoken is the latest action RPG from Square Enix, promising an immersive open-world adventure with a unique mix of magical combat and parkour abilities. Players take on the role of Frey Holland, a no-nonsense New Yorker who finds herself transported to the mysterious land of Athia. Here, she discovers she has been gifted with magical abilities and is tasked with saving the inhabitants of Athia from the evil Tantas. With an imminent release date, here’s a look at what players can expect from Forspoken.

Release Date

Originally set to launch in early 2022, the release of Forspoken has been pushed back by almost a year. However, the wait is almost over, with the highly anticipated action RPG finally set to arrive on 24 January 2023.

Trailers: A Glimpse of What’s to Come

Square Enix has dropped several trailers for Forspoken over the past year, providing players with an insight into the game's story and characters. The demo announcement trailer outlines Frey’s place in the world and the evil Tantas that she must face, while the 10-minute gameplay trailer gives a snapshot of what we can expect on our journey across Athia. Finally, the cinematic trailer focuses on the duality of Frey’s life, as she is caught between two worlds.

Gameplay: Master Magical Abilities and Explore a Vast Open World

In this game, Freya must master her newfound magical abilities to save the people of Afia and find her way home. Her magical abilities are not fully known, but they appear to be impressive, as even her simplest attacks appear vivid and devastating. As you explore Athia's vast open world, you can use spells and improve your abilities with mana.

The world of Athia is vast and includes friendly towns, enemy settlements, and huge open spaces. Players have a multitude of parkour abilities at their disposal, allowing them to zip, shimmy, and soar across large distances and use magical snowboards to cross rough terrain. These movement abilities can also come in handy during combat, allowing players to quickly dodge incoming attacks and make space between themselves and their foes.

Is Forspoken a PlayStation Exclusive?

According to the fine print in Sony's Play Like Never Before trailer, Xbox owners will get the role-playing game two years from now. And on consoles, Forspoken will be available for PS5 until January 23, 2025.

Final World

Forspoken is just around the corner and promises an exciting open-world adventure like no other. With a unique combination of magical combat, parkour abilities, and an intriguing story, it will surely be a hit with action-RPG fans. Be sure to stay tuned for more Forspoken news and updates.