
Now, however, those images are fading and shrouded by ominous mist. This suggests Athia was, at some recent point, a thriving culture with a rich artistic tradition. Its exterior is plastered with images that evoke the ecclesiastical imagery of our world’s Medieval and Renaissance periods.

The retreat we saw, Water Garden: Central Refuge, reflects Athia’s current state. Besides seeing more of the magical parkour in action and noticing the plethora of crafting materials lying around the realm, the team walked us through crafting in Refuges, enhancing stats at Monuments, finding knowledge in the Guild towers, and venturing into the Depths of Corruption.Īs the name suggests, Refuges scattered throughout Athia provide Frey a space away from the ever-looming fog and the hostile creatures under its influence. To satisfy our curiosity, we recently sat down with developer Luminous Productions and got our first look at the game’s various side activities and optional objectives you can find around the map.

But Forspoken is not a linear game, and with such a vast, open world, we wondered what happens if you step off the golden path. Forspoken is a story-heavy game with the narrative mainly tying into the central quest.
