1348 Ex Voto will release on March 12, 2026, bringing its grim medieval action-adventure to PC and PlayStation 5. The game is developed by Italian studio Sedleo and published by Dear Villagers, with pricing set at $24.99 for the Standard Edition and $29.99 for the Deluxe Edition, which includes a digital artbook.
Sedleo also confirmed that the previously announced Xbox version has been cancelled. The studio says the decision was made to focus development resources on delivering the strongest possible experience on PC and PlayStation.
<h2″>A Personal Story Set During the Plague
Set in 14th-century Italy, 1348 Ex Voto follows Aeta, voiced by Alby Baldwin, a young knight-errant searching for her closest companion, Bianca, portrayed by Jennifer English. The journey unfolds across a country collapsing under the weight of a deadly plague, religious fanaticism, and social unrest.
Aeta’s path to knighthood forces her to confront zealots, bandits, and mercenaries, with every encounter shaped by the game’s focus on moral pressure and personal consequence. Sedleo frames the narrative as an intimate story about ambition, identity, and the cost of choice in a society already on the brink.
Themes of Choice, Faith, and Identity
According to the development team, the story centers on internal conflict as much as external threats. The writers lean into questions of morality, purpose, and who Aeta is allowed to become as she fights to save Bianca. These themes drive both the narrative and the tone of the game, grounding its violence in emotional stakes rather than spectacle.
HEMA-Inspired Combat and Exploration
Combat and exploration form the backbone of 1348 Ex Voto. Sedleo worked with industry specialists to build a combat system inspired by Historical European Martial Arts, aiming for grounded, weighty encounters rather than flashy power fantasy.
This approach pairs with detailed environments designed to reflect rural Italy during the 1300s. The world emphasizes atmosphere and authenticity, reinforcing the sense of isolation and danger that defines Aeta’s journey.
Release Details
1348 Ex Voto launches March 12, 2026, on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PlayStation 5. More details can be found on the game’s official website.
