Resonance's Director and Voice Actor Discuss Sophia's Emotional Core

In an interview at gamescom, game director David Dedeine and voice actor Anna Demetriou talked about the prequel's focus on Sophia. Demetriou expressed a deep personal connection to the character, and praised the new lead writer for a collaborative process. The prequel explores Sophia's backstory, leading into the events of A Plague Tale: Requiem.

The prequel shifts focus from Amicia and Hugo to Sophia, whose journey to the Minotaur's island involves confronting a mythical creature tied to a curse. Voice actor Anna Demetriou described Sophia as deeply personal to her, noting the backstory presented in Resonance leads naturally into her Requiem portrayal, making the character feel complete.

A notable creative change involved the writing team. Carol Ann Bañuls took over as lead writer, having not written Sophia in Requiem. Demetriou praised the collaboration, saying they blended her established knowledge of the character with Bañuls' fresh perspective, including line-level input. Director David Dedeine acknowledged the challenge of continuing without Amicia and Hugo, aiming to "get some fresh air" while preserving the series' tone after seven years in the universe.