Story & Setting: Sophia, the Minotaur's Island & the Macula

Everything on this page comes from the official Steam store description for Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy (App 2713000). Nothing here is speculation — where we do infer from the earlier games, it is clearly labelled.

When does Resonance take place?

Resonance is an original story and a prequel, set 15 years before A Plague Tale: Requiem. You do not need to have played the earlier games to follow it, though returning players will recognise the universe.

Who is Sophia?

You play as Sophia, a fierce, agile young plunderer who is on the run but determined to uncover the secrets of her past. She is skilled and strong-willed, and she fights through dynamic, violent melee combat.

The Minotaur’s Island

Sophia’s journey leads her to the Minotaur’s Island, where she:

• Faces deadly trials and navigates treacherous trails
• Solves puzzles
• Fights and stays one step ahead of the army chasing her

Many enemies are drawn to the island, each hoping to reclaim a mysterious treasure. Sophia must navigate a treacherous maze, relying on agility, tricks, and sharp reflexes to survive.

Two eras, two heroes

One of the most distinctive story hooks: the game shifts between two time periods.

• Sophia’s Middle Ages — her present-day journey.
• Ancient Minoan times — where echoes of the past shape the battles of the present.

Official text describes “the entwined destinies of two heroes linked by fate,” connected through the Macula’s mysterious legacy. Sophia is one hero; the second belongs to the Minoan era and has not been named publicly yet.

Daedalus and the light

Sophia uses a stolen Minoan sphere to solve ingenious puzzles by manipulating light — a force that, per official text, was woven by Daedalus into the island’s very heart. A notebook safeguards knowledge that guides her, and she follows in her crew’s footsteps to explore the world.

The presence behind the myth

It is said that only a few ever came back from the island. A restless presence lurks in the shadows — it follows Sophia, seemingly knowing her every move, and hunts through the island’s depths. This is the terrifying creature hidden behind the myth at the heart of a devastating curse.

Early on you cannot simply defeat it. As the official description puts it: “You can’t stop, only hide, outsmart, and push forward.”

What this means for the game

Putting the confirmed pieces together, Resonance blends:

• Combat — dynamic, violent melee against a pursuing army
• Myth — Minoan legend, the Minotaur, Daedalus, and the Macula
• Fate — two heroes across two eras, bound by destiny

For the confirmed cast, see our characters guide. For the light-based puzzle mechanic, see our combat and skills page.