Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Edition Scores 80 on Metacritic for Switch 2
The score confirms that a demanding modern JRPG can be ported to Nintendo's new handheld hybrid without compromising the core experience, even with a frame rate compromise.
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The Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition, released May 21, 2026, has earned a Metacritic score of 80 based on 12 reviews. Critics praise the port's performance, content completeness, and handheld playability, while noting a 30fps cap as a drawback.
Reviewers across outlets agree that the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Tales of Arise - Beyond the Dawn Edition runs smoothly and stably, especially in handheld mode. Siliconera gave it 90/100, calling it an excellent JRPG with flawless port performance. Hobby Consolas scored it 82/100, calling the game one of the best in the series. Several critics noted the 30fps cap as a limitation, but most found it acceptable for a lengthy RPG best played on the go. The edition includes the base game, the large-scale Beyond the Dawn expansion, and all costume DLC.
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