Tales of Arise – News, Reviews, Videos, and More

Tales of Arise Box Art
Publisher
Bandai Namco
Developer
Bandai Namco
Platforms
PS5, Xbox Series X, PS4, Xbox One, PC
Release Date
10 September 2021: WW: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre
Role Playing

Game Overview:

Tales of Arise is an action role playing game developed and published by Bandai Namco.

It is the seventeenth mainline instalment in the Tales of series.

Latest Updates For Tales of Arise

Tales of Arise Crosses 3 Million Units Sold

Tales of Arise Crosses 3 Million Units Sold

The action RPG recently joined PlayStation Plus Extra/Premium and Game Pass after initially launching in September 2021.

Tales of Arise, Need for Speed Unbound, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in February

Tales of Arise, Need for Speed Unbound, and More Coming to PS Plus Extra/Premium in February

Premium subscribers also get Jet Moto 2, Resistance: Retribution, Tales of Symphonia Remastered and Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition.

Tales of Arise is Coming to Game Pass on February 20

Tales of Arise is Coming to Game Pass on February 20

Alongside PlayStation Plus Game Catalog, Bandai Namco's action RPG is also set to join Microsoft's subscription service.

Tales of Arise Has Sold 2.7 Million Units

Tales of Arise Has Sold 2.7 Million Units

Series producer Yusuke Tomizawa provides an update on Tales of Arise's "unprecedented" sales.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is Available Now

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn is Available Now

The paid expansion is set after the base game and features new story quests, subquests, dungeons, the Silver Weapon Collection and more.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Showcases Introductory Quests in New Trailer

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Showcases Introductory Quests in New Trailer

Be careful of heavy spoilers for the Tales of Arise campaign in the latest trailer for the game's upcoming expansion.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Early Story Moments Showcased in New Video

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Early Story Moments Showcased in New Video

The new video for the upcoming Beyond the Dawn expansion for Tales of Arise introduces Nazamil as a pivotal new character.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Announced with November 9 Release Date

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Announced with November 9 Release Date

The Beyond the Dawn expansion for Tales of Arise seems to pick up after the events of the base game, with a new battle for peace on the horizon.

Tales of Arise, Tekken 8, Blue Protocol, and Synduality: Echo of Ada Confirmed for TGS 2023

Tales of Arise, Tekken 8, Blue Protocol, and Synduality: Echo of Ada Confirmed for TGS 2023

Some titles will appear on stage, while others are playable for attendees. A mysterious announcement is also coming on September 23rd.

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Trademark Filed by Bandai Namco

Tales of Arise: Beyond the Dawn Trademark Filed by Bandai Namco

Tales of Arise producer Yusuke Tomiwaza said earlier this year that Bandai Namco had no plans for a direct sequel or an expansion.

Tales of Arise Has Sold 2 Million Copies

Tales of Arise Has Sold 2 Million Copies

Released in September 2021 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC, the action RPG has received numerous updates and DLC.

Atelier Sophie 2 x Tales of Arise Collaboration Announced, Free DLC Out Today

Atelier Sophie 2 x Tales of Arise Collaboration Announced, Free DLC Out Today

Tales of Arise players receive two new weapon skins and an accessory while Atelier Sophie 2 players get three new accessories for free.

Tales of Arise Won’t Receive a Direct Sequel or Expansion

Tales of Arise Won’t Receive a Direct Sequel or Expansion

Producer Yusuke Tomiwaza instead wants to acquire "new fans" and create a "cutting-edge flagship title that builds on the success of Arise".

Tales of Arise x Scarlet Nexus Collaboration DLC Announced, Features New Weapons and Cosmetics

Tales of Arise x Scarlet Nexus Collaboration DLC Announced, Features New Weapons and Cosmetics

Yuito's Myoho Muramasa is coming to Tales of Arise while Alphen's Blazing Sword and broken iron mask will be added to Scarlet Nexus.

Tales of Arise Has Sold Over 1.5 Million Copies

Tales of Arise Has Sold Over 1.5 Million Copies

Released on September 10th, the action RPG has received a good amount of critical acclaim for its visuals, combat and world design.

Tales of Arise, Life is Strange: True Colors, and More Enjoy Strong Debuts in NPD September 2021 Charts

Tales of Arise, Life is Strange: True Colors, and More Enjoy Strong Debuts in NPD September 2021 Charts

The PS5 and Nintendo Switch perform on the hardware side of things, while Madden NFL 22 and a number of new releases dominate the software sales.

Tales of Arise Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

Tales of Arise Trailer Highlights Critical Acclaim

Released last month, it's already passed one million in digital sales and shipments worldwide, becoming the fastest selling entry in the series.

Tales of Arise – Sword Art Online DLC Arrives October 7th, Adds Kirito and Asuna Boss Fight

Tales of Arise – Sword Art Online DLC Arrives October 7th, Adds Kirito and Asuna Boss Fight

Players can also unlock Kirito's weapons, new outfits for three characters and a super-flashy Mystic Arte for Alphen.

Tales of Arise Guide – All Bosses and How to Beat Them

Tales of Arise Guide – All Bosses and How to Beat Them

Check out all of the different bosses that you'll encounter. Beat those and there are numerous secret bosses to tackle as well.

Tales of Arise Tops Japanese Charts on Debut with Over 200,000 Units Sold

Tales of Arise Tops Japanese Charts on Debut with Over 200,000 Units Sold

Meanwhile, Switch-exclusive WarioWare: Get it Together! comes in at second place, selling over 72,000 units in its debut week.

Tales of Arise Passes 1 Million in Worldwide Digital Sales and Shipments

Tales of Arise Passes 1 Million in Worldwide Digital Sales and Shipments

Released on September 10th, the action RPG is the fastest selling in the series yet. Total franchise shipments have also hit 25 million.

Tales of Arise Guide – All Collectibles And Their Locations

Tales of Arise Guide – All Collectibles And Their Locations

Looking for 100 percent completion or just curious about what certain collectibles? Learn more about each along with their locations here.

Tales of Arise Guide – How to Level up Faster, Unlock Artes and Skills, and Earn Gald Quickly

Tales of Arise Guide – How to Level up Faster, Unlock Artes and Skills, and Earn Gald Quickly

How do you earn new Artes, invest in new skills, or quickly earn enough EXP and Gald to become stronger? Here are a few tips.

Tales of Arise on Steam Peaks at 60,274 Players

Tales of Arise on Steam Peaks at 60,274 Players

It's beaten the previous record holder for Japanese RPGs on Steam, Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, by nearly double.

WarioWare: Get it Together! and Tales of Arise Debut on Top of Weekly UK Retail Charts

WarioWare: Get it Together! and Tales of Arise Debut on Top of Weekly UK Retail Charts

There's a total of four new releases in the top 10 of the charts, with NBA 2K22 debuting in third place and Life is Strange: True Colors at No. 6.

Tales of Arise is Out Now for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

Tales of Arise is Out Now for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

The newest entry in Bandai Namco's action RPG series has launched for PC and for current and last-gen consoles.

Tales of Arise Guide – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

Tales of Arise Guide – 10 Tips and Tricks to Keep in Mind

As you prepare to dive into Bandai Namco's newest action RPG, be sure to keep this handy pointers in mind.

Tales of Arise Review – Arte of War

Tales of Arise Review – Arte of War

Tales of Arise represents Bandai Namco's series at its best in a long, long time.

Tales of Arise Trailer Provides Gameplay Overview

Tales of Arise Trailer Provides Gameplay Overview

Learn more about Bandai Namco's upcoming action RPG, from the setting and story to the new combat and exploration mechanics.

Tales of Arise Demo Trailers Focus on Core Characters

Tales of Arise Demo Trailers Focus on Core Characters

Ahead of the action RPG's upcoming launch, Bandai Namco's releases new trailers focusing on Alphen, Shionne, Rinwell, and Law.

PS5 Compression Shrinks Tales of Arise Size by 20 GB

PS5 Compression Shrinks Tales of Arise Size by 20 GB

Bandai Namco's JRPG's size is over 57 GB on PS4, but the PS5's compression reduces that size by a whole 20 GB.

Final Fantasy 16 and Shin Megami Tensei 5 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Final Fantasy 16 and Shin Megami Tensei 5 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Shin Megami Tensei 5 claims the top spot in this week's charts, with Final Fantasy 16 and Tales of Arise following behind.

Tales of Arise Trailer Highlights Dohalim’s Combat Style

Tales of Arise Trailer Highlights Dohalim’s Combat Style

A fine arts enthusiast, the Renan noble utilizes a staff for close quarters combat and unleashing Astral Artes from mid-range.

Tales of Arise Interview – Development, Combat, World Design, and More

Tales of Arise Interview – Development, Combat, World Design, and More

Tales of Arise producer Yusuke Tomizawa speaks with GamingBolt about the next entry in Bandai Namco's action RPG series.

Tales of Arise Demo Comparison Reveals Improved Performance on Xbox Series X

Tales of Arise Demo Comparison Reveals Improved Performance on Xbox Series X

In Graphics Mode, the PS5 version averages about 15 FPS slower than the Xbox Series X with combat resulting in the most significant drops.

Tales of Arise Demo is Now Available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5

Tales of Arise Demo is Now Available for Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5

The demo features six party members and takes place in the region of Elde Menancia as one must take down a large Zeugle to progress.

Tales of Arise Developer Has No Plans for a Switch Version

Tales of Arise Developer Has No Plans for a Switch Version

Producer Yusuke Tomizawa says the upcoming action RPG is only targeting the platforms it has already been officially announced for.

Tales of Arise Commercial Teases Bitter-Sweet Moments, Giant Boss Fight

Tales of Arise Commercial Teases Bitter-Sweet Moments, Giant Boss Fight

The action RPG is out on September 10th for Xbox and PlayStation platforms along with PC. A demo goes live tomorrow for console players.

Tales of Arise Gameplay Video Showcases Early Combat and Boss Battle

Tales of Arise Gameplay Video Showcases Early Combat and Boss Battle

Check out how battles play out in Bandai Namco's upcoming action RPG. A demo is coming to consoles on August 18th.

Tales of Arise Demo Releases for PlayStation and Xbox on August 18

Tales of Arise Demo Releases for PlayStation and Xbox on August 18

Bandai Namco's upcoming action RPG is getting a free demo for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, Xbox One, and PS4 in a few days.

Tales of Arise – 15 Things You Need to Know

Tales of Arise – 15 Things You Need to Know

The latest chapter in Bandai Namco's celebrated Tales series is almost here. Check out everything you need to know about it here.

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Take the Top 2 Spots in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Take the Top 2 Spots in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

The upcoming RPGs rule the roost once more, with the rest of the top 10 largely being dominated by a number of upcoming Switch exclusives.

Tales of Arise Will be About as Long as Tales of Berseria

Tales of Arise Will be About as Long as Tales of Berseria

"Of course, the game will have a lot of side content and replayability for second runs as well," says series producer Yusuke Tomizawa.

Tales of Arise Tells a Self-Contained Story, Developer Says

Tales of Arise Tells a Self-Contained Story, Developer Says

Bandai Namco has no plans for narrative expansions, prequels, or sequels for the upcoming action role playing game.

Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy 16 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Yet Again

Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy 16 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Yet Again

The RPG duo continues to dominate proceedings, with the rest of the top 10 largely being dominated by Nintendo Switch exclusives.

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Kisara’s Powerful Guard

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Kisara’s Powerful Guard

As a close-quarters fighter armed with a hammer and shield, Kisara boasts exceptionally strong defense and will guard instead of evading.

Tales of Arise Trailers Showcase Fishing, Farming and Skits

Tales of Arise Trailers Showcase Fishing, Farming and Skits

Cook dishes for your party members, reap rewards from the land or witness a number of hilarious skits between party members while journeying.

Tales of Arise Won’t Have a Photo Mode at Launch

Tales of Arise Won’t Have a Photo Mode at Launch

Bandai Namco says that the upcoming RPG won't have a photo mode at launch, but it's something they might consider adding in the future.

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Final Fantasy 16, Tales of Arise Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

The two action RPGs are separated by just four votes, while the likes of Bayonetta 3, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Elden Ring rank in the top 10 as well.

Tales of Arise Trailer Details Rinwell the Mage

Tales of Arise Trailer Details Rinwell the Mage

A native of Dahna, Rinwell specializes in Astral Artes. Though requiring time to cast magic, she deals devastating amounts of damage from afar.

Tales of Arise Stream on July 29th Will Showcase Skits, Camping, and More

Tales of Arise Stream on July 29th Will Showcase Skits, Camping, and More

Familiar Tales system mechanics like fishing and field conversations will be showcased by producer Yuusuke Tomizawa and VA Haruna Ikezawa.

Final Fantasy 16 Ranks High in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Final Fantasy 16 Ranks High in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

And once again, Bandai Namco's upcoming action RPG Tales of Arise tops the charts, with a lead of over 50 votes.

Tales of Arise – Law’s Martial Arts Prowess Revealed in New Trailer

Tales of Arise – Law’s Martial Arts Prowess Revealed in New Trailer

Specializing in close quarters combat, Law works under the Renan lord of Calaglia as part of the police group "Snake Eyes".

Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy 16 Are on Top of the Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Once More

Tales of Arise and Final Fantasy 16 Are on Top of the Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Once More

Meanwhile, the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild trails the pair in third place, with a gap of over a hundred votes from readers.

Tales of Arise Gameplay Video Showcases Combos, Burst Strikes, and Counter Edge

Tales of Arise Gameplay Video Showcases Combos, Burst Strikes, and Counter Edge

The four-minute video sees Alphen and Shionne's party battling against random monsters. A battle against a tankier foe is also showcased.

Tales of Arise Animated Opening and Theme Revealed

Tales of Arise Animated Opening and Theme Revealed

Much like its predecessors, the action RPG offers a sleek anime-esque opener with Alphen, Shionne and more seeing action.

Tales of Arise Video Details Battle System Design, Animation Improvements, and More

Tales of Arise Video Details Battle System Design, Animation Improvements, and More

Combat has been improved with options like Counter Edge and Boost Attack while animations benefit from facial and motion capture.

Tales of Arise, Final Fantasy 16 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Tales of Arise, Final Fantasy 16 Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts Again

Meanwhile, Bayonetta 3 and the sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild take the third and fourth spots respectively.

Tales of Arise Trailer Focuses on Shionne, Showcases Astral Artes

Tales of Arise Trailer Focuses on Shionne, Showcases Astral Artes

As the second protagonist and Alphen's traveling companion, Shionne has the ability to electrocute anyone who gets too close.

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Alphen’s Backstory and Abilities

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Alphen’s Backstory and Abilities

With no memories and feeling no pain, Alphen fights to free the Dahnans from the oppression of Rena. Check out his various techniques here.

Tales of Arise Special Live Stream Announced for June 18th

Tales of Arise Special Live Stream Announced for June 18th

The live stream will feature Japanese voice actors for Shionne, Rinwell and Law along with presenting the "latest information" on the title.

Tales of Arise’s Newest Trailer Sets up a Dramatic Journey, Introduces New Characters

Tales of Arise’s Newest Trailer Sets up a Dramatic Journey, Introduces New Characters

Bandai Namco have debuted a new trailer for the upcoming RPG, which is due out this September for PC and current and last-gen consoles.

Tales of Arise PS5 Download Size is Seemingly a Little Over 37 GB

Tales of Arise PS5 Download Size is Seemingly a Little Over 37 GB

Pre-loading for the action RPG will allegedly be available on the PlayStation Store starting September 8, a couple of days before its worldwide launch.

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Mystic Artes, Zilpha Revealed

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases Mystic Artes, Zilpha Revealed

Zilpha oversees the Calaglia resistance group Crimson Crow and battles against the ruler Balseph to liberate the Dahnans.

Final Fantasy 16 and Tales of Arise Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Final Fantasy 16 and Tales of Arise Top Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Business as usual in the most wanted charts.

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases the Deserts and Snowy Mountains of Dahna

Tales of Arise Trailer Showcases the Deserts and Snowy Mountains of Dahna

Calaglia and Cislordia are showcased in all of their glory.

Tales of Arise Doesn’t Have Multiplayer, Bandai Namco Confirms

Tales of Arise Doesn’t Have Multiplayer, Bandai Namco Confirms

The developer confirms the upcoming RPG will be a strictly single player experience.

Tales Of Arise PC Requirements Revealed

Tales Of Arise PC Requirements Revealed

The RPG isn't too demanding.

Tales of Arise Developers Initially Considered an Open World Setting

Tales of Arise Developers Initially Considered an Open World Setting

They ultimately went with a linear approach because "this was the best way for players to really enjoy what Tales of Arise is all about."

Tales of Arise Has More Cutscenes Than Any Other Game in the Series

Tales of Arise Has More Cutscenes Than Any Other Game in the Series

Poducer producer Yusuke Tomizawa says that the upcoming RPG has the longest volume of cutscenes in Tales history.

Tales of Arise Supports Free Next-Gen Upgrades, Features 4K and 60 FPS Modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Tales of Arise Supports Free Next-Gen Upgrades, Features 4K and 60 FPS Modes on PS5 and Xbox Series X

Details on DualSense support for the PS5 version have also been confirmed.

Tales of Arise – New Combat Details, Ultimate Edition and Pre-Purchase DLC Revealed

Tales of Arise – New Combat Details, Ultimate Edition and Pre-Purchase DLC Revealed

Boost Attacks and Boost Strikes are some of the new mechanics for battle.

Tales of Arise Releases September 10th, Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

Tales of Arise Releases September 10th, Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S

New characters and environments showcased along with combat.

Tales of Arise Receives its First Trailer in Over a Year, More Info Coming This Spring

Tales of Arise Receives its First Trailer in Over a Year, More Info Coming This Spring

Bandai Namco's RPG resurfaces after a long period of radio silence.

Tales of Festival 2020 Set for March 6th to 7th

Tales of Festival 2020 Set for March 6th to 7th

All-Star Skits, theme song covers, and an online viewing option are in store.

Tales Of Arise Said To Be In Final Stages Of Development

Tales Of Arise Said To Be In Final Stages Of Development

It seems the studio has recovered well from COVID setbacks.

Tales of Arise Info Coming in 2021, Development Progressing Well

Tales of Arise Info Coming in 2021, Development Progressing Well

Series producer Yusuke Tomizawa gives assurances that development on the upcoming RPG is going well.

Tales Of Series 25th Anniversary Stream Announced For December 15

Tales Of Series 25th Anniversary Stream Announced For December 15

The franchise will get a celebreation featuring music, games, and guests.

Resident Evil Village and Tales of Arise Rank High in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Resident Evil Village and Tales of Arise Rank High in Famitsu Most Wanted Charts

Cyberpunk 2077 and Monster Hunter Rise chart in the top 5 as well.

Tales of Arise Rated in Australia

Tales of Arise Rated in Australia

A new release date could be announced for the action RPG in the coming months.

Tales Of Arise Footage Pops Up In Bandai Namco Promotional Video

Tales Of Arise Footage Pops Up In Bandai Namco Promotional Video

Blink and you'll miss it.

Tales of Arise Has Been Delayed

Tales of Arise Has Been Delayed

Development has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tales of Arise Rated by Korean Ratings Board

Tales of Arise Rated by Korean Ratings Board

The RPG might be out sooner than we think.

Tales of Arise Trailer Features Combat, Teases New Character

Tales of Arise Trailer Features Combat, Teases New Character

The dynamic between Alphen and Shionne is further explored.

Tales of Arise, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and Code Vein Headline Bandai Namco’s TGS Lineup

Tales of Arise, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot, and Code Vein Headline Bandai Namco’s TGS Lineup

All three games will also have a dedicated livestream each.

Tales of Arise Will Play Like A Traditional JRPG With Open World Fields

Tales of Arise Will Play Like A Traditional JRPG With Open World Fields

The developers drop some new details on the upcoming JRPG.

Tales Of Arise’s Story Will Not Tie Into Previous Games

Tales Of Arise’s Story Will Not Tie Into Previous Games

The upcoming sequel is a standalone tale.

Tales of Arise Continues to Look Impressive in New Trailer

Tales of Arise Continues to Look Impressive in New Trailer

New information is also revealed on the game's dual protagonists.

Tales Of Arise Officially Announced For 2020

Tales Of Arise Officially Announced For 2020

It's official, the next game in the Tales series hits next year.

Tales Of Arise Potentially Leaked For PS4, Xbox One, And PC – Rumor

Tales Of Arise Potentially Leaked For PS4, Xbox One, And PC – Rumor

Get a look at the next potential entry in the Tales series.

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