Forspoken is from Square Enix and was released on the 24th of January 2023. In this fantastical RPG, experience a story packed full of magic, tragedy, and even parkour.
The Gameplay
Forspoken will transport players into the shoes of Frey, a young girl from New York City who finds herself trapped in the fantastical land of Athia. Equipped with a magical and sentient bracelet, ‘Cuff’’, that gifts her unique abilities, Frey must learn how to wield her newfound powers.
To find her way home, Frey must agree to help the citizens of Athia against a corrupting force known as the Break. As their only hope and completely immune to its deadly effects, you must unravel its secrets, fight off hordes of dangerous creatures, save the realm, and finally, return home.
The World of Athia
Under the rule of a group of mad and evil sorceresses, the Tantas, Athia has been transformed by the Break. Split into four different realms and hunted by this corruption, Athia is full of dangerous beasts and monstrous men who pose a threat at every turn.
Magical Parkour
To explore these four different realms, you will need to perfect Frey’s unique magical parkour abilities. Frey is freely able to scale walls, canyons, run at lightning-fast speeds, and jump from mind-blowing heights with ease.
Is Forspoken a Multiplayer Game?
Whilst Forspoken is a single-player game, you can still share the gameplay with your friends by live streaming!
If you’re thinking about kickstarting your streaming career this year, check out all our streaming guides.
Is Forspoken a PC Exclusive?
Forspoken is available to play on both PC and PlayStation 5.
Official PC System Specification
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10-11 | Windows 10-11 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 3770 or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 | Intel Core i7 8700K or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 |
| Memory | 16GB RAM | 24GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 | AMD Radeon 6700 XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
| DirectX | Version 12 | Version 12 |
| Storage | 150GB available space | 150GB available space |
Top PCs to Play Forspoken
Refract Gaming Azure Pre-built PC
A part of the Refract Gaming range, the Azure pre-built PC has been designed for mid- to high-level gaming and streaming. Built with only high-quality cherry-picked hardware, including an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU, achieve ultra-fast speeds and an optimised gaming experience.
Every PC in the Refract Gaming range comes equipped with a three-year warranty, which covers parts and labour, for extra peace of mind and protection.
Refract Gaming Azure
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid- to high- level gaming and streaming
- Includes an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti GPU
If you want to get into gaming but the Azure is not quite the right fit, then check out the rest of the Refract range. Each pre-built PC has been engineered to suit different gameplay styles, skill levels, and aesthetics.
OcUK Gaming Graphite Pre-built PC
The OcUK Gaming Graphite is the perfect choice for the gaming enthusiast looking for an upgrade. Armed with an Intel Core i7 12700KF CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU, unlock powerful performance at blisteringly-fast speeds, along with buttery-smooth frame rates. Take advantage of enhanced Ray Tracing and AI capabilities for immersive visuals and photo-realistic graphics.
OcUK Gaming Graphite
- Pre built gaming PC
- Includes an Intel Core i7 12700KF CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti GPU
OcUK Gaming Sabre Configurable PC
Utilise the OcUK Gaming Sabre to unlock superior performance in all your favourite AAA titles. Take advantage of the Intel i7 13700F CPU for seamless multitasking in both single- and multi-threaded tasks. What’s more, unlock immersive visuals along with realistic lighting and shadows with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU. As a configurable PC, you can configure the base specification of the OcUK Gaming Sabre. This includes customising the case, upgrading the hardware, and opting for additional storage drives.
OcUK Gaming Sabre
- Configurable gaming PC
- Intel i7 13700F CPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop
Experience high-quality gaming on the go with the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 Gaming Laptop. Thanks to the AMD Ryzen R7 7735HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU, achieve effortless multitasking, smooth gameplay, and photo-realistic graphics in all your favourite games. With a 14.0’’ QHD+ display, take advantage of the 165Hz refresh rates to achieve vivid, tear-free visuals with near-zero latency.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
- 14.0” QHD+ display
- 165Hz refresh rates
- AMD Ryzen R7-7735HS CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 GPU
Have You Played Forspoken?
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*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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