1349. The plague ravages the Kingdom of France. Amicia and her younger brother Hugo are pursued by the Inquisition through villages devastated by the disease. On your journey, you will need to join forces with other orphans and evade supernatural swarms of rats using fire and light. Aided only by the link that binds the orphan’s fates together, you will face the darkest days of history in a desperate struggle for survival.

Not everything is against you. The shadows offer hidden safety from the relentless pursuit of the Inquisition, and the swarms of rats within are just as deadly to your foes. Cooperate with other orphans to enact devilish plans straight from the minds of children, tricking your foes into destroying each other while you escape to safety. Your trusty slingshot, your wits, and the few friends you meet on the way offer the only assistance you can truly rely on.

A Plague Tale: Innocence’s stunning medieval world is brought to life by the striking environments and artistic direction from this veteran team, complemented by a breathtaking score. Dare to enter this nightmarish vision of history where your adventure begins... and the time of innocence ends.

• A dark third-person adventure set in plague-ridden France.

• Guide siblings Amicia and Hugo through medieval France as you evade deadly foes, both human and rat, and develop their bond through a strong, emotional story.

• Elude the gigantic swarms of rats to keep yourself alive, but manipulating the horde may also provide assistance against the Inquisition.

• Meet young orphans who will help you escape the Inquisition, cure Hugo’s mysterious illness, and uncover the truth behind the Plague.

• Darkness is both friend and foe, hiding you from the Inquisition, but exposing you to the rats. Decide how to best use it, and your trusty slingshot, to survive.

• Breathtaking visuals combine with an enthralling score by industry veteran to bring a nightmarish vision of the middle ages.