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The Tales series is currently promoting the remaster of Tales of Eternia, which launches in October 2026 on multiple platforms.

Synthesized from 7 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 15

Bandai Namco announced Tales of Eternia Remastered during a Nintendo Direct livestream on June 9, 2026. The remaster brings the 2000 PlayStation RPG to modern platforms for the first time since a PSP port in 2005. It will launch October 15 on consoles and October 16 on Steam, according to the most recent release information. The remaster includes toggleable original visuals and sound, quality-of-life features, and new difficulty options.

The opening movie, released on July 4, uses the original theme song "flying" by GARNET CROW, signaling a faithful restoration. A trademark for Tales of Eternia had been filed earlier in June, which sparked speculation about a remaster before the official announcement. The remaster is set for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Key facts

Announcement date and event
Tales of Eternia Remastered was announced during a Nintendo Direct livestream on June 9, 2026. ↗
Release date
The remaster launches October 15 on consoles and October 16 on Steam. ↗
First port since PSP version
This is the first port of Tales of Eternia since the PSP version released in 2005. ↗
Remaster features
The remaster includes toggleable original visuals and sound, quality-of-life features, and new difficulty options. ↗
Opening movie theme
The opening movie uses the original theme song "flying" by GARNET CROW. ↗
Trademark filing
A trademark for Tales of Eternia was filed in early June 2026, sparking remaster speculation before the announcement. ↗

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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Aug 5

Discotek Announces Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora! Blu-ray Releases

Discotek Media announced a large slate of Blu-ray releases at its Otakon panel on Saturday, including Digimon Frontier, Lupin III: Part II, Toradora!, Pani Poni Dash!, Outlanders, Samurai Pizza Cats, The Big O, Argento Soma, Tales of the Abyss, Infinite Ryvius, Memories, Patlabor TV and movies, Penguindrum, Lupin III: Zenigata and the 2 Lupins, and Digimon Movies Collection 3. The releases are planned for later this year.

Aug 4

Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost Ends Service July 31

Ambition's smartphone game Bungo Stray Dogs: Tales of the Lost will end service on Friday, July 31, according to announcements on the game's official Japanese and English websites. The shutdown follows the closure of its developer, Ambition. The game first launched in Japan in 2017, with an English version released in July 2018. Crunchyroll served as publisher of the English version from November 2018 until November 2020, after which Ambition resumed management. The developer confirmed that no refunds will be issued for unused in-game currency, specifically Ability Stones, in line with the service terms. The game's end marks the conclusion of a nearly eight-year run for the puzzle RPG. The broader Bungo Stray Dogs franchise continues across other media. The manga by Kafka Asagiri and Sango Harukawa, serialized in Kadokawa's Young Ace since December 2012, remains ongoing. The fifth anime season aired in 2023, and the second season of the spinoff Bungo Stray Dogs Wan! premiered on July 2. Another mobile game, Gakuen Bungo Stray Dogs, developed by NextNinja, launched in November 2025.

Jul 17

Tales of Xillia 15th Anniversary Party Goods Pre-Sale Opens on ASOBISTORE

Pre-sale for goods tied to the Tales of Xillia 15th Anniversary Party began July 17 on ASOBISTORE. Items include an official concert light, brooch, and character-specific acrylic stands and keychains for nine characters. Orders are made to order and must be placed by July 26, with shipping scheduled for late October ahead of the November 3 event at Pacifico Yokohama National Hall. The event will feature cast members performing talk corners and a reading drama.

Jul 15

Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Cafe to Open July 28 With 188 New Illustrations

The first period of the Tales of series 30th anniversary collaboration cafe, produced by ufotable and Production I.G, will run from July 28 to August 23, 2026. The cafe will be held at three venues: Machi★Asobi CAFE TOKYO, ufotable Cafe / Machi★Asobi CAFE Kitakyushu, and ufotable Cafe TOKUSHIMA. A total of 188 newly drawn illustrations covering all mothership titles were created for the project, with Akira Matsushima and Tokuyuki Matsutake serving as main key animators. The illustrations were first announced in April 2026. Newly revealed artwork for Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Eternia, and Tales of Xillia has been posted on the special website, with additional illustrations scheduled to be added each month. The cafe will offer menus and goods themed around the illustrations, with details for the first period to be announced later. An online instant-win lottery using the illustrations, called ufotableWEBSHOP lottery, will also be held, with further information to follow.

Jul 13

Amazon Prime Day 2026 Steam Deals: Ace Combat 7, Civilization VII, Tales of Vesperia

ASCII.jp is running a series of Amazon Prime Day 2026 recommendations for Steam games, with several titles discounted through July 13. Three notable deals include Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown - Top Gun: Maverick Ultimate Edition at 79 percent off, dropping from 12,650 yen to 2,657 yen. The edition includes the main game, Season Pass with three additional missions and aircraft, and a Top Gun aircraft set. Firaxis Games' Sid Meier's Civilization VII is half off at 4,400 yen, down from 8,800 yen. The latest installment divides campaigns into three eras and allows separate selection of leaders and civilizations. Bandai Namco's Tales of Vesperia: Definitive Edition is also 79 percent off at 1,317 yen, reduced from 6,270 yen. The definitive edition features upgraded graphics, additional playable characters, and scenarios not in the original Xbox 360 version. All three deals are available on Steam during the Prime Day event.

Jul 8

Anime And Manga Worlds Share Tanabata 2026 Wishes

Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.

Jul 4

Tales of Eternia Remastered Opening Movie Released With Original Theme Song

Bandai Namco released the opening movie for Tales of Eternia Remastered on July 4. The video uses GARNET CROW's song "flying," the same theme from the 2000 original. The remaster adds quality-of-life features while keeping the 2D battle system and story of two worlds. It launches October 15 on consoles and October 16 on Steam.

Jun 27

Tales of the Unusual Gets Monthly New Episodes on FOD for First Time

Fuji TV's streaming service FOD will distribute 12 new original episodes of the anthology drama "Tales of the Unusual" over one year, starting June 27. The first episode, "The Man Who Came from Tomorrow," stars Rie Mimura as a psychotherapist who meets a man whose memory moves backward through time.

Jun 18

North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 14-20

Anime News Network published its weekly roundup of North American anime and manga releases for June 14-20. The list includes home video releases for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can't Sing, and Berserk: The Golden Age Arc - Memorial Edition, alongside dozens of new manga volumes from Viz Media, Seven Seas, and other publishers.

Jun 9

Tales of Eternia Remastered Launches October 16

Bandai Namco announced a remaster of the 2000 RPG Tales of Eternia during a Nintendo Direct livestream. Tales of Eternia Remastered will release October 16 on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The remaster includes toggleable original visuals and sound, quality-of-life features, and new difficulty options.

Jun 9

Tales of Eternia Remaster Announced for Switch and Switch 2

Bandai Namco announced "Tales of Eternia Remastered" during the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast. The remastered version of the 2000 PlayStation RPG is set to launch on October 15, 2026, for both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. This marks the first port of the game since the PSP version released in 2005. The announcement was part of a larger Nintendo Direct presentation that included other titles such as a new Xenoblade game and Donkey Kong Bananza collaborations. The remaster brings the classic entry in the Tales series to modern Nintendo hardware, offering updated visuals and performance for the action RPG that originally introduced the series' signature "Linear Motion Battle System" to a wider audience.