# Vengeful RPG Sequels 'Tales of Esperia: Desperation' Follows Up Lilith Games' 'AFK Arena' By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-12-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tales-of-esperia References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLWksXTEavw&ab_channel=AFKArena) & [lilithgames](https://www.lilithgames.com/en/) 'Tales of Espiria: Desperation' is a long-awaited title from Shanghai-based video game company [Lilith Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/afk-journey). The release follows up a [mobile game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eighth-era-pvp) from the same creator called 'AFK Arena,' which boasts over 40 million worldwide users. The game follows a [story-rich plot line](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopath-traveler-0) that focuses on the backgrounds of Zaphrael and Lucretia, two powerful heroes who are out for vengeance. Throughout the cinematic experience, players will set out on a voyage to find out more about their past and the mysterious world as they gain experience and collect other heroes along the way. Tales of Espiria: Desperation will expand upon the world fans have come to love in AFK Arena, giving them the opportunity to delve deeper into the game's lore. Image Credit: Lilith Games ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Story-rich RPG Games:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new RPG games with immersive storytelling elements to engage players on a deeper level. - **Mobile Gaming Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create mobile games that provide expansive experiences and attract a large user base like AFK Arena. - **Expanding Game Lore:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build upon established game worlds and offer fans the chance to explore deeper into the lore and characters. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Video Game Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative gaming experiences that captivate players and offer engaging narratives. - **Cinematic Entertainment Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge elements of cinema and gaming to create interactive storytelling experiences that blur traditional boundaries. - **Mobile App Development Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile apps that provide captivating narratives and keep users engaged for extended periods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Survival RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greedfall-2-the-dying-world.md) - [Action-Based RPGs Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mageseeker.md) - [Adventure Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arknights-endfield.md) - [Mobile Game Sequels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-5.md) - [Urban Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenless-zone-zero.md) - [Japanese Creature-Collecting Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shin-megami-tensei-v-vengeance.md) - [Live-Service Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destiny-rising.md) - [Punishing Gothic Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blasphemous-2.md) - [Practical Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantasian-neo-dimension.md)