After taking a closer look at magic parkour, combat, and things to do in Athia, we’re excited to bring you the Forspoken game showcase.
Ella Balinska, the actor who plays Forspoken protagonist Frey Holland, reveals new gameplay content featuring Frey’s high-intensity battle with Tanta Sila, an encounter with a very powerful Breakbeast, and an ominous introduction to a character never seen before, Tanta Olas.
Plus, we get an exciting glimpse into the next-gen immersive experience offered by playing Forspoken on PlayStation 5.
Want to see this new content for yourself? Check out the Forspoken game showcase below:
Read on to find out more details about the amazing Forspoken Gameplay Showcase content, but please note that this article contains minor spoilers for the Forspoken story.
Frey’s journey and the battle with Tanta Sila
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After being mysteriously transported to the mystical land of Athia, Frey has little on her mind except to survive her corrupt and dangerous new surroundings and return home to New York.
However, her motivations to return to her hometown are quickly rebuffed after Frey discovers that Olevia, a little girl she developed a special bond with during her time in Athia, was murdered in an attack by Tanta Sila, a once benevolent matriarch of Athia. become mad and cruel.
Frey is heartbroken, enraged, and finds herself driven to avenge Olevia’s death and defeat Tanta Sila once and for all.
To describe this magical showdown as intense would be an understatement – Frey’s conviction and mastery of her newfound abilities are tested against Sila’s overwhelming strength in a fight reminiscent of a magnificent firework display.
Speaking of glorious battles, Frey encounters a few other beasts in Athia that test his mettle…
Puzzle Battle
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Frey’s time in Athia almost immediately introduced him to a phenomenon known as Break. – a devastating plague that corrupts anything and everything it touches.
Perhaps the greatest example of this corrupting force is a handful of extremely powerful Breakbeasts.
These terrifying creatures roam the various areas of Athia, so Frey can put her combat skills and magical parkour to the test when she encounters one. But be warned: these “ultimate” Breakbeasts are no joke.
Using combos of different types of magic and parkour moves can be especially useful during those high-octane fights, so it’s best to try out different strategies if you find yourself defeated by the beasts.
Fighting ferocious beasts may make Frey homesick for New York, but even when she suddenly finds herself in the concrete jungle, things are much more dangerous than they appear…
A trip to New York & Bread Waves
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Frey’s desire to find a way to leave Athia and return home to New York is tragically used against her in a sinister plot hatched by none other than Tanta Olas.
Using his mastery of illusion, Olas is able to harness his magic to create an illusionary version of New York in an attempt to trap Frey.
Frey is perplexed when she finds herself in the familiar surroundings of her hometown, but by the time she is able to sense that things aren’t quite what they seem, it’s too late.
By cleverly lowering Frey’s guard and sealing her in an illusion of her own making, Olas shows that she is a force to be reckoned with – perhaps not with her strength like Sila, but with her mental prowess.
While meeting Olas sounds a lot like a bad dream, the Forspoken PS5 demo is a dream come true for fans eager to finally play as Frey. Download the demo today and jump into the spellbinding action.
We hope you enjoyed this unique look at some of the things that await you in Forspoken, but don’t worry, there are plenty more surprises waiting for you in Athia. Experience Frey’s journey fully for yourself on January 24, 2023, when Forspoken launches on PlayStation 5.
