Bandai Namco has revealed that Tales of Berseria, a title released in 2016, will receive a remaster for PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and Nintendo Switch. This decision has generated some confusion among fans of the series, given that there are several older titles that could benefit from this treatment. The remastering of recent works is not something unprecedented, especially in a context where titles like Horizon Zero Dawn and The Last of Us Part 1 have undergone similar revisions.
Not the Tales of that their fans were expecting
However, the inclusion of Berseria in the Tales Remaster project feels out of place, considering that it is already available on PS5 and PC through their respective platforms. Additionally, the remastered version will not be compatible with the new Switch 2 console due to “game progression issues,” leaving Xbox as the only new platform on which the title will be available.
The reactions on social media reflect the confusion and discontent among many users, who argue that older titles in the franchise, such as Tales of Abyss or Tales of Destiny, deserve this kind of attention. “I feel like I just finished the game,” commented Erik Mabry, QA manager at Zenimax Media, while other users expressed their frustration over the lack of remasterings of other iconic titles in the series.
Despite these doubts, Bandai Namco has stated that the remaster of Tales of Berseria will include new gameplay mechanics and quality of life features. This release is scheduled for February 27, and although it has generated debate, it also promises to offer players a renewed experience of a story cherished by fans.
