{"id":28714,"date":"2023-01-16T18:28:55","date_gmt":"2023-01-16T17:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1769783"},"modified":"2023-01-16T20:44:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-16T19:44:46","slug":"forspoken-release-date-pre-order-gameplay-and-trailer","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/forspoken-release-date-pre-order-gameplay-and-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Forspoken release date: Pre-order, gameplay and trailer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"><\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Dayna McAlpine\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 16 January 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/><?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body> <p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">It feels like we\u2019ve been waiting for Forspoken for a lifetime \u2013 with the latest title from Luminous Productions and Square Enix first announced in June 2020.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">However, after several delays, the upcoming action RPG is almost upon us and we\u2019re ready to get stuck into the brand-new original title and its fantasy world from the co-producers of Final Fantasy 15.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">But when is the Forspoken release date and what can we expect from the game itself?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When is the Forspoken release date?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Forspoken release date is <strong>Tuesday 24th January 2023<\/strong>, the developers from Luminous Productions have confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>The co-producers of the game actually first scheduled the release of the game for May 2022, before it was pushed back to October 2022 as developers \u2018polished\u2019 the RPG.<\/p>\n<p>However, this time, the launch of the game will be going ahead. Fingers crossed!<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can I pre-order Forspoken?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes! Forspoken is available to pre-order now. You\u2019ll find various versions of the game at <a href=\"\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Square-Enix-SQEA60-UK-24ST-Forspoken-PS5\/dp\/B09NDWQ8BC?th=1&amp;tag=radtim0b-21&amp;ascsubtag=radiotimes-0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Amazon<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/www.game.co.uk\/en\/forspoken-game-exclusive-2868049&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">GAME<\/a> or <a href=\"\/\/www.cdkeys.com\/pc\/forspoken-pc-steam&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;sponsored noopener noreferrer\" noopener=\"\" noreferrer=\"\">CD Keys<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The standard edition for both PS5 and PC costs \u00a364.99 and comes with a tonne of bonuses \u2013 according to a tweet from Forspoken\u2019s official Twitter account, PS5 players can bag the following if they pre-order:<\/p>\n<ul><li>No Limits Cloak<\/li>\n<li>Symbol Combo Necklace<\/li>\n<li>Trigger Happy Nails<\/li>\n<li>Crafting Starter Kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Meanwhile, players who pre-order the PC version of the new game will receive:<\/p>\n<ul><li><span class=\"&quot;css-901oao\" css-16my406=\"\" r-poiln3=\"\" r-bcqeeo=\"\" r-qvutc0=\"\">Elite Cloak <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"&quot;css-901oao\" css-16my406=\"\" r-poiln3=\"\" r-bcqeeo=\"\" r-qvutc0=\"\">Spectra Combo Necklace <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"&quot;css-901oao\" css-16my406=\"\" r-poiln3=\"\" r-bcqeeo=\"\" r-qvutc0=\"\">Overclock Nails<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A Deluxe Edition of Forspoken is also available for \u00a389.99 and with additional content on top of the standard pre-order bonuses above, as well as a digital mini artbook and mini soundtrack.<\/p> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove\" embed=\"\"> <div class=\"&quot;embed__intrinsic&quot;\"> <div class=\"&quot;brightcove__player\" vjs-playlist-player-container=\"\"> <video data-video-id=\"6318280320112\" data-account=\"69912529001\" data-player=\"ByeOf0VZEl\" data-embed=\"&quot;default&quot;\" data-application-id=\"\" controls=\"\" class=\"&quot;video-js&quot;\"> <\/video> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script src=\"&quot;\/\/players.brightcove.net\/69912529001\/ByeOf0VZEl_default\/index.min.js&quot;\"\/> <h2><strong>Which consoles and platforms can I play Forspoken on?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">Forspoken was first announced at the PS5 reveal in June 2020 \u2013 so unsurprisingly, the new RPG will be available on the console.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">However, it will be completely console-exclusive to PS5 at launch, meaning hopeful players of the game will only have PC as their other gaming option.<\/p> <h2><strong>When can Forspoken come to Xbox and Switch?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">In terms of when Xbox and Switch owners will be able to get involved, it has been revealed that Forspoken will be available exclusively on PS5 until at least 23rd January 2025. Until, PS5 and PC are your only ways to play.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">Sorry to all our other console-owning readers \u2013 you\u2019ve got a bit of a wait ahead of you. These kind of \u2018timed exclusive\u2019 deals are becoming increasingly common as the new generation of console wars heats up.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Forspoken\u2019s gameplay and story details<\/strong><\/h2>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Forspoken\" gameplay=\"\" trailer=\"\" ps5=\"\" games=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i6skG7ykCiY?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p>Forspoken is a \u2018fish out of water\u2019 fantasy story which centres around a young woman named Frey Holland (played by Hollywood star Ella Balinska), who is plucked from modern day New York and transported to the mythical world of Athia by accident.<\/p>\n<p>Armed with new found magical powers, Frey discovers that she has been brought to Athia as their \u2018last hope\u2019 and that she must try and defeat\u00a0the evil Tantas, magical dictators who residents of the land live in fear of.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to 10 minute long gameplay demonstration that you can see above, players have already had a sneak peek at the game\u2019s combat and more.<\/p>\n<p>Players can look forward to attacking enemies with magic and setting traps for them alongside using Frey\u2019s ability to perform \u2018magic parkour\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Frey will have more and more magical abilities unlocked through the game, with help from allies \u2013 including her talking magical bracelet known as Cuff.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is there a Forspoken trailer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"&quot;auto&quot;\">There is indeed \u2013 tune in below to see the cinematic trailer for Forspoken, while you wait for the Forspoken release date on 24th January.<\/p>\n<iframe title=\"&quot;Forspoken\" cinematic=\"\" trailer=\"\" width=\"&quot;200&quot;\" height=\"&quot;113&quot;\" src=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/N6goMdDb4UQ?feature=oembed&quot;\" frameborder=\"&quot;0&quot;\" allow=\"&quot;accelerometer;\" autoplay=\"\" clipboard-write=\"\" encrypted-media=\"\" gyroscope=\"\" picture-in-picture=\"\" web-share=\"\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\/>\n<p><strong>Hungry for more gaming? 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