Tales of Berseria remaster bundles 70+ DLC, but it’s the new toggle that changes everything

The Tales of Berseria remaster isn’t just rolling up old DLC and calling it a day. It’s handing players more control over how they play-right down to flipping enemy encounters off-while finally bundling a decade’s worth of nickel-and-dimed costumes. That combo got my attention because it tweaks the pacing and progression of one of the best modern Tales entries without messing with what made Velvet’s revenge story hit so hard in the first place.

Bandai Namco says Tales of Berseria Remastered launches February 27, 2026 on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam), and Nintendo Switch. Two editions are coming: a $39.99 Standard with the remaster and 70+ DLC included, and a $59.99 Deluxe that adds digital extras (artbook, OST, Battle BGM pack) plus a “growth support” item set. That last bit could be spicy-more on that below.

Key takeaways

• Encounter toggle and objective markers modernize a 2017 JRPG without rewriting its core.
• 70+ DLC bundled at last; Deluxe’s “growth support” risks pay-to-skip vibes, so tread carefully.
• No hard specs yet—Bandai promises improved visuals and faster loads but didn’t lock in resolution or frame rate.
• Launching on Switch is great, but performance parity across platforms is the big question.

Breaking down the upgrade (and why it matters)

For anyone who missed it, Berseria is the darker, sharper Tales entry with Velvet Crowe—a clawed antihero who eats daemons and chews through hypocrisy. The original played like a fast, flexible action RPG where you build custom combos off a shared soul gauge. That system still slaps in 2026; it doesn’t need fixing. What it needed was less friction between good bits.

Enter the quality-of-life pass: objective markers for clarity, the Grade Shop unlocked early, and yes, a toggle to disable field encounters. In practice, these options do three important things. First, they respect your time. If you’re returning for the story (or a cosplay screenshot binge), you can explore without getting dragged into every skirmish. Second, early Grade Shop access lets you shape builds and progression from hour one, not just in New Game+. Third, the markers should solve the “where was that dock again?” memory tax that kicks in mid-campaign.

The bundle of 70+ DLC is overdue. Back on PS4/PC, Berseria’s storefront was a minefield of costume packs and attachments. Rolling all of that into the base purchase is the right call, especially if the Standard edition truly includes the lot. Most of it is cosmetic—school outfits, pirate gear, accessories—which is perfect for a Tales game where the drip is part of the fun.

Performance and platform questions Bandai didn’t answer

Bandai Namco promises “improved graphics” and “reduced load times,” but we didn’t get the numbers. Locked 60 fps across exploration and combat? Higher resolution textures and UI scaling on 4K displays? Ultrawide support on PC? None of that is confirmed. That’s a big deal because Berseria’s snappy combat lives and dies by frame pacing, and the original console versions weren’t always perfect.

The Switch version in particular will be under the microscope. If it sticks the landing at a stable frame rate with crisp UI, it becomes the definitive handheld Tales experience. If it wobbles, PS5, Series X|S, or PC will be the safer calls. Until Bandai shows hard specs or a demo, consider your platform choice provisional.

Value check: Standard vs Deluxe

At $39.99, the Standard edition feels fair for a feature-rich remaster with all DLC included. The $59.99 Deluxe stack—digital artbook, soundtrack, Battle BGM pack, and a “growth support” item set—will tempt anyone chasing cozy boosters or collector vibes. Just know that XP/money boosters can flatten the game’s difficulty curve faster than you think. If it’s your first ride with Velvet and crew (Laphicet, Eizen, Magilou, Rokurou, the whole chaotic family), I’d skip the power-ups and savor the struggle. Berseria’s combat sings when you’re one poorly timed dodge from disaster.

The good news: there’s no mention of microtransactions. Everything here is baked into the two editions. The less-good news: early Grade Shop access plus growth items is a lot of power in hour one. Great for a second run; potentially overwhelming for newcomers who haven’t felt the system’s intended rhythm yet.

Why bring Berseria back now?

We’ve been in a JRPG remaster wave for a while, and Tales has leaned into it—most recently with remasters arriving ahead of Berseria’s return. But Berseria deserves its own spotlight because it’s the series’ narrative high point of the last decade: a personal revenge tale that becomes a sharp commentary on institutional “virtue.” Even if you bounced off Zestiria, Berseria’s prequel framing and cast chemistry landed with a lot of us who grew up on Symphonia and Vesperia.

This remaster also meets players where they are in 2026. We’re busier, our backlogs are louder, and quality-of-life toggles aren’t cheats—they’re permissions. Want to mainline story on a weeknight? Flip encounters off. Want to dissect the combat sandbox on a hard mode weekend? Dive into the Grade Shop and build a monster. That flexibility is the real upgrade.

What I’m watching at launch

• Frame rate and resolution targets on each platform (especially Switch stability).
• How aggressive the growth support items are—and whether they can be disabled cleanly.
• UI/text scaling on 4K displays and PC options like ultrawide and rebindable controls.
• Whether the encounter toggle impacts drop rates or progression pacing (Bandai hasn’t said).

TL;DR

Tales of Berseria Remastered lands February 27, 2026 with smart QoL tweaks, 70+ DLC bundled, and two editions. If Bandai nails performance—especially on Switch—this could be the definitive way to experience Velvet’s best-in-class JRPG revenge tale. Just be careful with those boosters; the struggle is part of what makes Berseria great.