With the highly anticipatedTales of Arisedue to release in September this year, Bandai Namco has already released numerous gameplay, character introduction, and story trailers showcasing the game. Set between the clashing worlds of Rena and Dahna, the trailers introduced the backstories for the main cast as well as the revamped combat system. With the lukewarm reception of previousTalesgames over the past few years,Tales of Ariseaims to take the franchise in a new direction.
Although many of the details surroundingTales of Ariseremain a mystery, the trailers showcase how the game is a new approach to the classicTalesformula. With plenty of new features and changes to the franchise,Tales of Arisewill appeal to newcomers and veterans alike. Given how long it’s been sinceTales of Arisewas first announced, there are many previews that players might have missed or showcases that flew under the radar so here’s all of the trailers released so far.
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Tales of Arise E3 2019 Announcement Trailer
Tales of Arisewas first announced at E3 2019with a trailer showcasing the new approach to the series. Much of the trailer focused on the detailed environments as well as a brief introduction to the protagonists, Alphen and Shionne. It also offered fans a brief glimpse at the combat and Mystic Artes although the mechanics weren’t shown in detail. Originally planned for a 2020 release,Tales of Arisewould get delayed to 2021 due to the pandemic.
Tales of Festival 2019 Trailer
Another similar trailer was released during the Tales of Festival 2019 event showcasing much of the same content but with voiceovers fromAlphen and Shionne to give players some insight intoTales of Arise’sstory. Players learned that Alphen and Shionne come from the opposing worlds of Dahna and Rena. Although it isn’t clear why they joined together, it’s evident that the enemies they encounter consider Shionne to be a traitor.
Tales of Arise - A Fateful Encounter Trailer
Later that year, Bandai Namco released another short preview trailer forTales of Arisethat explored a little more of the backstories for Alphen and Shionne. Alphen is revealed to have lost his memories as well as the capability to feel pain.Shionne’s curse of thorns is emphasized hereand it’s stated that anyone who comes in contact with her will be subject to immense pain. Shionne is also shown to have the capability to use Astral Artes to heal others. At the very end of the trailer, fans got a sneak peek at the next character to be revealed, Rinwell.
Tales of Arise Gameplay Showcase
Due to development issues as a result of the pandemic,Bandai Namco went silent withTales of Arisenewsfor a while but eventually revealed a gameplay showcase in 2021. The seven minute trailer shows off large areas, the combo-based combat, and Artes system. Picking up from the last trailer, more of the story is revealed as Rinwell joins the cast and the party attempts to navigate through a forest. The game’s overworld exploration is also shown in more detail as Alphen climbs mountainous terrains and explores winding paths. At the end of the trailer, a new release date was revealed to be Jun 02, 2025.
Tales of Arise Release Date Trailer
Tales of Arisealso received an official release date trailer shortly after which introduces Law, a young Dahnan man working for a Renan police force. Primarily fighting with his fists, the trailer revealed Law’s combat abilities and combos. Fans were also able to take a closer look at more of the Mystic Artes from Alphen, Shionne, and Rinwell. The trailer also offered a look atBalseph, one of the antagonists revealed forTales of Arise.The release date trailer closed with a sneak peek at the preorder bonuses for both physical and digital editions of the game.
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Tales of Arise World Design and Environment Trailer
Aquick preview trailer for the environments ofTales of Arisefollowed shortly after showcasing the game’s gorgeous open-ended areas. Although not much was revealed in the trailer, it’s evident thatTales of Ariseis placing a heavier emphasis on exploration while retaining the franchise’s typical linear narrative direction. While previousTalesgames were built with an in-house engine,Tales of Arisewill use Unreal Engine 4 which allows for a much better graphical quality.
Tales of Arise Mystic Artes Trailer
A short trailer also appeared on the Japanese site forTales of Ariseshowcasing the four characters' Mystic Artes. Alphen is shown using the blazing sword given to him by Shionne to create fiery slashes. Shionne’s Mystic Arte turns her eyes blue as she creates bullets mid-air which are loaded into her gun and create giant explosions. Rinwell uses a spellbook to create a windy vortex that traps enemies before firing beams of light at them. Law’s Mystic Arte infuses his fists and legs with lightning as he strikes down enemies.
Tales of Arise Summer Game Fest Trailer
As mostTalesgames usually feature six playable party members, it wasn’t surprising to see two new character reveals at the Summer Game Fest. Dohalim is an eccentric man from Rena who seems to believe in a peaceful co-existence with Dahnas while Kisara is one of the strongest soldiers in the Dahnan army that serves Dohalim. Theduo make an appearance in thisTales of Arisetrailerand although not much is revealed about them, their belief of co-existence will likely play a large role in the story.
Alphen and Shionne’s Character Introduction Trailers
With only a few months left beforeTales of Arisereleases, Bandai Namco has also recently released character introduction trailers for Alphen and Shionne. Both trailers dive more into the backstories of the characters and showcase a little more of their combat capabilities. Alphen’s trailer centers around his memory loss and his fight for freedom from Rena. Shionne’s trailer centers around her curse of thorns and how it hurts anyone she comes into contact with. The character introduction trailers also show off their playstyles with Alphen being a fast-paced swordfighter excelling in close-quarters combat while Shionne is a long-range gunslinger who can heal her party members.
Tales of Arise Animated Opening
It wouldn’t be aTalesgame without an animated intro andTales of Ariselooks to carry on that traditionwith a brand new opening from Ufotable. Although Ufotable has consistently worked with theTalesfranchise in the past, their recent work withDemon SlayerandFate/stay night: Heaven’s Feelhave also helped catapult them to global mainstream attention. Depending on the success ofTales of Arise,it’s possible that there might be an anime adaptation as well similar toTales of ZestiriaorTales of Symphonia.The animated trailer also showcased more characters that are presumably going to end up as NPCs or antagonists that players will encounter throughout the game.
Tales of Arisereleases September 10th for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox X/S.
