Forspoken's writing team comes from across “the worlds of film, tv, games, and fantasy literature”, he said on Twitter. The team writing the story is being led by Gary Whitta, who has written for, among other games, Prey. Frey must defeat the Tantas with the help of Cuff in order to have a chance of returning back to New York City - and her cat. Her magic derives from her 'Cuff' a magical bracelet that can speak to her (and is voiced by Jonathan Cake).

In this magical and dangerous world, Frey must learn to harness newfound magical powers in order to defeat monsters and the Tantas, who hold dominion over the land. 'Frey as a character is real, she’s raw, she’s a girl who lost her way - both figuratively and literally - and is a character I immediately connected with, as I feel many people around the world will too when they set off on this adventure.' 'As the first video game I’ve worked on, it’s remarkable to see the incredible world and story of Forspoken come together, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy,' said Balinska what she's seen of Forspoken so far. Before long, she finds herself transported to the world of Athia, 'where fantasies and nightmares are suddenly very real'. Forspoken story detailsįorspoken is a game about a young woman named Frey from New York City who is about to turn 21 years old. In our hands-on preview with Forspoken, we got the chance to try out some of the the layered spells in Frey's arsenal. In order to bring together realism with fantasy, Frey can use shards to paint patterns on her nails to make spellcasting more powerful. Gear can also be equipped such as necklaces and capes to improve stats. With RPG elements such as crafting and upgrades, you can improve a variety of Frey's skills. From long distance powers to close range spells, there's all manner of magical attacks to experiment with. Frey is outfitted with a variety of magical spells and combat styles that you can use and adapt depending on your preferred style of play. The latest look at the upcoming adventure offered insight into how magic is at the center of everything in Forspoken, from combat to exploration. The main character has a skill known as magic parkour, which allows her to run fast, leap great distances, and use the environment to swing across gaps and climb vertical inclines.

What we've seen so far of Forspoken showcases how Frey will be a particularly athletic hero.

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