A Plague Tale Requiem: Symphony

A Plague Tale: Requiem, the spectacular, grounded medieval adventure within a violent fantasy world, has been nominated in no less than five categories for The Game Awards 2022, including the coveted Game of the Year award! We're thrilled by this exciting chance, which confirms the overwhelmingly positive reception of the game.

Part of the success undeniably goes to the game’s remarkable score, also nominated as Best Music for The Game Awards, composed by Olivier Derivière and featuring world-class performers. They gave an exceptional concert for the occasion of the game’s release, now available to watch on YouTube to celebrate the successful first weeks and nominations for The Game Awards.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is an intense emotional journey, powerfully enriched by Olivier Derivière’s poignant compositions. Olivier Derivière is a passionate video games composer and an international star in the field, who won multiple awards and a nomination for the 2017 BAFTA. His degree of implication is rare among video games composers, putting the gameplay at the center of his considerations and even influencing the development through his input.

The outstanding performers who collaborated with Olivier Derivière on the score include Eric-Maria Couturier – a distinguished member of the Ensemble Intercontemporain – and the two-time Grammy Award-winning Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, who lend spellbinding vocals to the compositions.

A Plague Tale: Requiem is available now on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC and in Cloud Version on Nintendo Switch.

[oderiviere]

Let me take this opportunity to thank Focus Ent. and Asobo Studio for their immense support and the gift they made to me, the musicians and to the players. It was a real emotional experience to see all the musicians perform altogether in this beautiful venue. I wish you all a great musical journey! Merci a tous!

[skyisreallyhigh]

For many people, this game isn't just a game, its a moment in their lives that they will carry with them for a long time and this soundtrack helped make it possible.

[druig_ru]

This game deeply touched me and will always have a special place in my heart.

[karthikeyand]

The strings cut during No turning back just proves how intense that music is

[MalooYT]

Listening to this after having finished playing Requiem made me cry so much...

[lutzchen]

If this doesn't win best OST at the Game Awards this year, I'll be pissed af for sure.

[augurey]

this game was absolutely robbed from best soundtrack and best narrative. this game is a masterpiece. at least it was recognised by the nomination.

[alaeis]

This performance is chilling. I finished Requiem 3 weeks ago and still thinking about it... The characters, the score, the story will forever be in my heart.

[adalbert]

0:22 Main Theme
4:44 No Turning Back
9:14 The Dream
14:15 Reunion
17:15 The Holy Child
19:45 A New Foe
23:37 The Night
28:52 The Duel
31:47 At Peace
33:42 The Friendly Lucas
35:44 Up There

[Softloadr]

I just finished the game 2 days ago, and I don't remember when I had to cry this much the last time... Like not just once but multiple times, just tearing up again.
Just hearing the soundtrack strikes you right in the heart. Right after finishing the game I could still hear Hugo in my head. How optimistic he first was, and how much Amicia tried to cheer him up and give him and herself hope, when they lost it. His sweet little innocent voice and the bond they had together. Never loosing hope. Fighting, all the ups and downs they went through....

The innocence of Hugo especially makes it more difficult to bear. He's so young, innocent, curious, passionate and lovingly that you just think to yourself "He deservers to make it, this has to end well, happily ever after..!" but the end was good - it had to be like that. It makes the game even better rather than having an ending where you just wear your pink sunglasses. It makes the experience real and bases it on reality. It's kind of like a journey with someone who has cancer, and you are accompanying them, first full of hope for a solution, for a way, then acceptance sets in and you just want to enjoy the last moments. And in the end you have to say goodbye. You know it's not right, it shouldn't be. Why him etc. but what can you do.

Just Hugo saying _"... I love you. I've been happy with you. - Goodbye, Amicia."_ is so emotional with the music in the background and Amicia breaking - such a mature acceptance of reality from a 5 year old, who during his whole journey noticed, said and realised many times "It's all because of me", and now he knows there's only one way (no way out, no "lets try this or that" or "lets go to the mountains together") and he says his last goodbyes - ah it hurst just writing this lol. The music, the Voice actors and the visuals, everything together is just amazing, incredible!

Thanks for that rollercoaster and that unforgettable experience through these two games, Asobo!
You've touched so many hearts with your art.

[darkwhispersmusic]

A Plague Tale is more than a game. its a masterpiece!

[nathansasing]

I just wanted to take a moment to appreciate the small nuances in the strings during the main theme. Those high pitched "squeaks" are like the rats in-game. Everything is so beautiful but those squeaks come sporadically; you never know when they're coming, like the rats. It's so genius and I love it.

[snubnosedmonke]

7:41 the cello player was playing it so hard a stray hair from the bow was loose, damn. this guy looked so intense and into it it kinda gave me chills watching his part, and the whole in general just gave me chills. this game really should've gotten best game soundtrack award wow

[oldsoul]

The soundtrack for this game was phenomenal! Played a huge role in making the game a masterpiece!

[blakewardUS]

I've played this game through to the end three times now in the last two years. Just watched this symphony for the first time and wept heavily the entire way. Words cheapen the feelings.

[Victoriansugarbat]

Currently crying at the climax of No Turning Back. Amicia had to grow up so fast. The game was scary, empowering, and beautiful - the music fits and accentuates these feelings perfectly and the game wouldn't be the same without it. Thank you for such a moving score.

[kaiji]

The main theme and "No turning back" is what I'm waiting for!

[EngMMAHER]

I'm still recovering after going through the great "a plague tale requiem" masterpiece.
Thank you Focus entertainment, thank you Asobo studios.

[Roadwarrior]

Game deserves to be made into a movie.

[GoldenBeast]

Just finished a plague tale requiem and i would say that this game has permanently made a space in my mind.
It's not a game, It's an emotion.