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Tales of Eternia

Tales of Eternia Remastered released on October 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, with the Steam version on October 16. All 13 episodes of the 2001 anime Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION are streaming free on the Tales of series YouTube channel through November 30.

Synthesized from 9 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

Tales of Eternia Remastered was announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct as a version of the 2000 PlayStation RPG for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The announcement came days after GameSpark noted a new Tales of Eternia trademark, and the remaster was framed as the first port of the game since the PSP version in 2005. A June 9 story listed October 15, 2026, as the release date for the Switch and Switch 2 versions; a later June 9 story listed October 16 and named PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC alongside the Nintendo platforms.

The remaster launched on October 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam, based on the 2005 PSP version. It includes destination icons, a boost function, high-speed auto-battle, and a graphics and SE mode switch, and preserves GARNET CROW's "flying" as the opening theme. The standard edition costs 3,960 yen and the Deluxe Edition 6,930 yen. In Famitsu's ranking for October 12 to 18, the Switch version took the top spot with 17,911 copies in its first week, with a second Switch SKU at third on 14,003.

Merchandise followed the launch. Bandai Namco announced original goods using illustrations by Production I.G, including acrylic panels, acrylic coasters modeled on the game's three-disc set, and spinning acrylic stands, with orders until November 1. On November 2, the official Tales Channel+ X account announced that all 13 episodes of Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION are streaming free on the Tales of series YouTube channel until November 30 at 23:59, a run tied to the October 15 remaster.

Key facts

Most recent release date
October 15, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam; Steam version October 16 ↗
Base version
Based on the 2005 PSP version ↗
Price
Standard edition 3,960 yen; Deluxe Edition 6,930 yen ↗
Opening theme
GARNET CROW's "flying," the same theme from the 2000 original ↗
First-week sales
Switch version topped Famitsu's October 12 to 18 chart with 17,911 copies; a second Switch SKU placed third with 14,003 ↗
Merchandise illustrations
Drawn by Production I.G; orders run until November 1 ↗
Anime streaming
All 13 episodes of Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION free on the Tales of series YouTube channel until November 30 at 23:59 ↗
Announcement venue
Announced during the June 9 Nintendo Direct broadcast ↗

Timeline

Written with AI from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced. See our editorial policy. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
game · October 16, 2026 · Steam · 2026-07-04
Release
game · October 16 · global · 2026-06-09
Release
game · October 15 · PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam · 2026-10-14
Release
game · October 15, 2026 · consoles · 2026-07-04
Noted
Tales of Eternia merchandise · 2026-09-07
Noted
a new trademark for Tales of Eternia sparking remaster speculation · 2026-06-07
Announced
remaster of the 2000 RPG Tales of Eternia (Nintendo Direct livestream) · 2026-06-09

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  • Confirmed game October 15 PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam Oct 15 · source
  • Confirmed remaster of the 2000 RPG Tales of Eternia Aug 31 · source
  • Confirmed game October 16 global Aug 31 · source

All coverage

1h ago

Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION Streams All 13 Episodes Free on YouTube

The official Tales Channel+ X account announced on November 2 that all 13 episodes of Tales of Eternia THE ANIMATION are streaming free on the Tales of series YouTube channel, with a deadline of November 30 at 23:59. The run commemorates Tales of Eternia Remastered, released on October 15, a version of the 2000 RPG with a high-speed mode and a boost function.

Oct 14

Tales of Eternia Remastered Launches for Current Consoles

Bandai Namco Entertainment released Tales of Eternia Remastered on October 15 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. The remaster is based on the 2005 PSP version. The standard edition costs 3,960 yen and the Deluxe Edition 6,930 yen. New features include destination icons, a boost function, high-speed auto-battle, and a graphics and SE mode switch.

Sep 7

Bandai Namco Reveals TGS2026 Merchandise Lineup with Early Sales at Makuhari Messe

Bandai Namco will sell new merchandise for Ace Combat, Tales of, Katamari Damacy, and other series at TGS2026. The early sales run September 17 to 21 at the ASOBI STORE branch in Makuhari Messe Hall 11. Items include a Katamari Damacy King Rainbow tissue box cover, a Little Nightmares Twin Chefs T-shirt, and an Ace Combat 8 tumbler. Pre-orders open on ASOBI STORE on September 28, with shipping planned from the end of January 2027.

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 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.