Prequel
Ongoing coverage on Prequel.
Latest coverage
Gears of War: E-Day vs. Gears 5 – 15 Biggest Differences
Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on October 6th for PC and Xbox Series X/S, serving as a prequel to Gears 5 and returning to the series' horror roots. The Coalition has implemented significant gameplay changes, including new movement mechanics like sliding and jumping, the removal of wall-bouncing, and the introduction of low cover. E-Day also features a more focused single-region world design compared to Gears 5's semi-open-world approach, and a revamped Horde Siege mode supporting up to 12 players.
Bandai Namco Announces New Ace Combat 8 Prequel Series, Streaming First on IGN
Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced Hour Zero, a new four-part live-action prequel miniseries for Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve. The series, starring Josh Holloway and Brandon Routh, will stream exclusively on IGN.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy's Game Director and Star on Why Sophia Is So Special and Why This Prequel Let the Team 'Get Some Fresh Air' | gamescom 2026
Asobo Studio co-founder and game director David Dedeine, along with voice actor Anna Demetriou, discussed the newly released prequel Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy. They highlighted the special nature of the character Sophia and how the prequel allowed the team creative freedom.
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026: Every Major Announcement, Reveal and Trailer | Invision Game Community
Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, with The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered and its new expansion, Songs of the Past, being major surprises. Other highlights included new looks at Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Path of Exile 2, and Gears of War: E-Day, alongside reveals for new titles like Nodus Fall and Afterworld. The event also confirmed release dates for several games targeting 2026 and 2027, indicating a strong lineup for the coming years.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review – Blood and Glory
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, developed by Asobo Studio and published by Focus Entertainment, offers a departure from the series' stealth roots with action-adventure gameplay and a prequel story set before A Plague Tale: Innocence. While the game features stunning visuals, a compelling central mystery, and strong performances, its combat and puzzle design are criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, ultimately feeling like a shadow of its predecessors.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Review
This review discusses the prequel spinoff to A Plague Tale: Requiem, noting that while it takes some interesting chances, not all of them are successful. The article focuses on the gameplay and narrative elements of the new installment.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels
The author expresses disappointment with the early preview of Gears of War: E-Day, feeling it misses the core purpose of a prequel. While the gameplay is described as functional and the setting of Emergence Day has potential, the narrative so far fails to reframe the franchise's story or add significant emotional weight, unlike other successful prequels.
Gears of War: E-Day’s campaign is a cinematic throwback to the day the world changed forever
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel that places players at the start of the Locust War, focusing on a young Marcus Fenix defending Kalona. The campaign aims to recapture the cinematic feel and intense gameplay of the original Gears of War trilogy, emphasizing cover-based combat and a gripping narrative as society descends into chaos.
Gears of War: E-Day somehow feels exactly like a direct continuation of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, for better and for worse
Gears of War: E-Day aims to recapture the classic feel of the original Xbox 360 trilogy, focusing on Marcus Fenix's early days against the Locust horde. Despite changes in developers, the game promises a return to the series' roots with familiar cover-based shooting mechanics and visceral combat. The preview suggests that players who enjoyed the original Gears of War games will find E-Day a satisfying continuation, while those who didn't may not be swayed by its adherence to established tropes.
Gears Of War: E-Day Seems To Miss The Point Of Prequels – Preview
A preview of Gears of War: E-Day suggests the upcoming third-person shooter, despite featuring intense action and familiar genre elements, misses the core purpose of a prequel. The author found the two-hour demo to be functional but uninspired, failing to capture the essence expected from a prequel.
Gears of War: E-Day Story Trailer Confirmed for Gamescom Opening Night Live
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that a new story trailer for Gears of War: E-Day will premiere at Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25th. The game, a prequel focusing on Emergence Day and the origins of Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago's friendship, recently concluded a successful open beta with strong player interest across PC and Xbox. Gears of War: E-Day is set to launch on PC and Xbox Series X/S on October 6th, featuring both a campaign and various multiplayer modes including Versus and Horde.
Mafia: The Old Country - Man of Honor Review | TheXboxHub
Mafia: The Old Country – Man of Honor, a story DLC for the 2025 game, offers two new missions set between chapters five and six, focusing on Enzo and Caesar's involvement with Salieri. While the DLC expands the game with new items and activities, it suffers from the prequel dilemma, lacking the tension of the main story and ending with a whimper despite high production values and good writing.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Trailer Teases a Haunting Call and Journey for Sophia
Asobo Studio announced that Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel to A Plague Tale: Requiem, will be released on August 27th for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game follows Sophia as she explores Minotaur's Island, uncovering secrets of an ancient civilization and facing a pursuing entity, while also experiencing flashbacks of Theseus tied to the Macula.
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy Is Very Different From Requiem – Here’s How
Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, a prequel set fifteen years before A Plague Tale: Requiem, introduces significant changes including a Mediterranean island setting, a focus on a lone protagonist Sophia, and a narrative that blends present-day events with ancient history. The gameplay shifts from a protector-carrier dynamic to individual abilities, features more vertical exploration, and reintroduces boss battles with color-coded attack indicators, moving the series further into fantasy elements.
Gears Of War: E-Day multiplayer preview – the once and future Xbox exclusive
Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set 14 years before the original game, focuses on its competitive multiplayer modes for longevity. The game introduces enhanced parkour abilities and a refined active reload mechanic, set in the war-torn city of Kalona. While the multiplayer offers an entertaining experience with solid movement and impactful weaponry, the game's core cover-based shooter mechanics, while refined, add little new to the established genre.
Halo: Campaign Evolved Is Here - What's Actually New in This Remake | Gamedoper
Halo: Campaign Evolved, a modern remake of Halo: Combat Evolved, has launched globally on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Steam, and for the first time, PlayStation 5. This remake features rebuilt campaign visuals, improved AI, and a new three-mission prequel story arc titled Operation: METEORITE. It also includes expanded weapon and vehicle rosters, new enemy variants, and enhanced replayability through "Skulls" modifiers, with four-player online co-op support.
Next year's Fallout 76 major expansion will explore a 'prequel story to Fallout 3'
Bethesda Softworks announced a major expansion for Fallout 76, titled Raven Rock, planned for next year. This expansion will explore a prequel story to Fallout 3, taking players to the Capital Wasteland. The announcement follows news of potential remasters for Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas.
God of War: Laufey släpps 16 februari
Sony has announced that God of War: Laufey will be released on PlayStation 5 on February 16, 2027. The game will focus on Kratos's wife, Faye, and her journey through the underworld, taking place before the Nordic God of War duology. Sony Santa Monica is also developing another God of War title featuring Kratos.
Weapons director promises Gladys prequel is being taken "super seriously"
Director Zach Cregger has confirmed that the prequel to his horror film Weapons, focusing on the character Aunt Gladys, is actively in development with a script in progress. Cregger expressed excitement about exploring Gladys's origins and stated the project is being taken very seriously, promising a story filled with twists and mysteries similar to the original film. He also mentioned his involvement with the upcoming Resident Evil adaptation.
Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters confirmed, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian
Bethesda Game Studios announced several upcoming projects, including remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, and a new Fallout project with Obsidian Entertainment. The Elder Scrolls VI is prioritized over Fallout 5, with both titles being developed on Creation Engine 3. Fallout 76 will receive a prequel story expansion titled Raven Rock, and Starfield will get new Starborn content.
