A Plague Tale Requiem, do I need to play the first game?

A Plague Tale Requiem is the second installment and the sequel to A Plague Tale Innocence. 

 

Since it is sequel some players are wondering if it is necessary to have played the first game to understand the story.

 

Well, the answer is yes as revealed by the Ghost Gamer site. The story of A Plague Tale Requiem takes place a few months after A Plague Tale Innocence and the events of the first game will undoubtedly be very important in order to understand the story of the second installment. In addition, by playing the first installment, you will also learn to master Hugo's powers more quickly, but also how he awakened them.