Forspoken

Developed by Square Enix’s Luminous Productions studio, Forspoken is a “narrative-driven adventure” that follows Frey Holland, an ordinary woman thrust into a beautiful yet cruel world.

Releases
Date:
Region:Platform:Publisher:Developer:
2023-01-24
PS5
WIN
Square Enix
Luminous Productions
Square Enix
Reviews

Forspoken Review

Square Enix’s Forspoken serves up a volley of great gameplay ideas as well as strong representation. However, a firestorm of poor design choices, pacing, and other issues leave the game in a permanent battle of contradictions.

Game Content

Luminous Productions Merging into Square Enix

Studio Luminous Productions is merging into Square Enix. The merger is set to take place in May, with the developer still working on updates and DLC for Forspoken.

Forspoken Receives Cinematic Trailer

Ahead of the game’s release in a couple of weeks, Square Enix and Luminous Productions released a short cinematic trailer for Forspoken. Players will soon be joining Frey in the world of Athia.

Forspoken Gets New Gameplay Showcase

Following its demo launch, Square Enix and Luminous Productions released a gameplay showcase video for Forspoken. Ella Balinska presents a few of Frey’s encounters with the Tantas and a Breakbeast.

Forspoken Demo Now Available

Forspoken is coming out next month but PlayStation 5 players won’t have to wait that long to get a taste. A demo for the game is now available for the console.

Forspoken Shows Activities of Athia

The third Deep Dive video for Forspoken focuses on the world of Athia itself. There are plenty of activities and things to find in its wide-ranging landscapes.

Forspoken Reveals Magic Combat

The second gameplay video in Forspoken’s Deep Dive series focuses on combat. Frey has multiple types of magic with which to lay waste to her foes.

Forspoken Gameplay Shows Magic Parkour

Square Enix and Luminous Productions began a new gameplay video series for Forspoken. The first entry showcases protagonist Frey’s magic parkour traversal skills.

Forspoken Sees Another Delay

Luminous Productions’ first game is getting another delay. This delay is shorter than the previous one, but pushes the game into January 2023.

Forspoken Gets New Footage

Luminous Production’s Forspoken will see two worlds collide when it launches this October. Some new media for Forspoken shows some of the abilities Frey has to defend herself in Athia.

Forspoken Gets May Release Date

Luminous Productions’ Forspoken will be arriving on PC and PS5 in May. A new trailer and screenshots introduce new character Tanta Prav, portrayed by Pollyanna McIntosh.

Forspoken Receives New Trailer, Details

Square Enix and Luminous Productions showed off some more of action RPG Forspoken. The game will take Frey from New York City to the fantasy world of Athia in the spring of next year.

Project Athia Officially Titled Forspoken

Square Enix held a presentation focusing on some of its upcoming releases. During the presentation, the company unveiled the official title and some new information for Luminous Productions’ Project Athia.

Sony Future of Gaming Presentation Round-Up

Sony held its Future of Gaming presentation today, focusing on many titles coming to the PlayStation 5, as well as showing the new console itself. Included in the presentation were numerous RPGs, including a Demon’s Souls remake and Horizon Forbidden West.