Bandai Namco’s acclaimed Tales of series, a cornerstone of the JRPG genre, is officially celebrating its 30th anniversary.
Since the launch of the original Tales of Phantasia in 1995, the franchise has grown into one of the most beloved and enduring RPG series worldwide.
Over the past three decades, the Tales brand has become synonymous with character-driven narratives, real-time action combat, and memorable soundtracks, reaching a global audience across platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. To commemorate this historic milestone, the official Tales of channel has released a captivating memorial trailer.
The video showcases the striking evolution of the Tales of series, offering a visual journey from its early pixel-art origins to the sweeping, modern visuals of its latest mainline title, Tales of Arise.
For long-time fans and newcomers alike, the trailer offers a nostalgic look at the progression of art styles, battle mechanics, and storytelling that have defined the series. A spokesperson for Bandai Namco shared, through a translated statement, that the memorial trailer is intended as a tribute to the dedication of both developers and fans.
The series team expressed their deep gratitude to supporters who have made the Tales of franchise what it is today, emphasizing the community’s essential role in its continued success. Tales of Arise, released in September 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marks the most recent mainline entry.
Praised for its ambitious visuals, refined combat, and compelling characters, Tales of Arise received critical acclaim and achieved over two million units sold worldwide as reported by Bandai Namco.
The game set a new sales record for the franchise and won the award for Best Role Playing Game at The Game Awards 2021. Remasters of fan-favorite titles have also played a role in sustaining the series’ popularity.
Notably, Tales of Xillia received a remastered edition, which launched on October 31, allowing fans to revisit one of the franchise’s standout entries with updated graphics and enhanced features. As part of the 30th anniversary festivities, Bandai Namco continues to engage the community through social media, exclusive merchandise, and retrospective content such as the new trailer.
While the memorial video celebrates past achievements, it also underlines the franchise’s ongoing relevance in the rapidly evolving landscape of RPGs on platforms including the Nintendo Switch and beyond. JRPG enthusiasts and Tales of fans are encouraged to revisit the historic moments of the series through the official channel’s tribute video.
With Bandai Namco’s commitment to the brand’s legacy, the Tales of series remains a defining force in role-playing games worldwide.
Since the launch of the original Tales of Phantasia in 1995, the franchise has grown into one of the most beloved and enduring RPG series worldwide.
Over the past three decades, the Tales brand has become synonymous with character-driven narratives, real-time action combat, and memorable soundtracks, reaching a global audience across platforms such as PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. To commemorate this historic milestone, the official Tales of channel has released a captivating memorial trailer.
The video showcases the striking evolution of the Tales of series, offering a visual journey from its early pixel-art origins to the sweeping, modern visuals of its latest mainline title, Tales of Arise.
For long-time fans and newcomers alike, the trailer offers a nostalgic look at the progression of art styles, battle mechanics, and storytelling that have defined the series. A spokesperson for Bandai Namco shared, through a translated statement, that the memorial trailer is intended as a tribute to the dedication of both developers and fans.
The series team expressed their deep gratitude to supporters who have made the Tales of franchise what it is today, emphasizing the community’s essential role in its continued success. Tales of Arise, released in September 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, marks the most recent mainline entry.
Praised for its ambitious visuals, refined combat, and compelling characters, Tales of Arise received critical acclaim and achieved over two million units sold worldwide as reported by Bandai Namco.
The game set a new sales record for the franchise and won the award for Best Role Playing Game at The Game Awards 2021. Remasters of fan-favorite titles have also played a role in sustaining the series’ popularity.
Notably, Tales of Xillia received a remastered edition, which launched on October 31, allowing fans to revisit one of the franchise’s standout entries with updated graphics and enhanced features. As part of the 30th anniversary festivities, Bandai Namco continues to engage the community through social media, exclusive merchandise, and retrospective content such as the new trailer.
While the memorial video celebrates past achievements, it also underlines the franchise’s ongoing relevance in the rapidly evolving landscape of RPGs on platforms including the Nintendo Switch and beyond. JRPG enthusiasts and Tales of fans are encouraged to revisit the historic moments of the series through the official channel’s tribute video.
With Bandai Namco’s commitment to the brand’s legacy, the Tales of series remains a defining force in role-playing games worldwide.
