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Tales of Berseria Remastered
Tales of Berseria returns with enhanced graphics and optimized gameplay! Engage in the ultimate quest for self-discovery, remastered for the first time. The s…
Tales of Berseria Remastered isn’t just another slapped-on HD patch. It’s bringing 2017’s best-in-series character drama to Nintendo Switch and Xbox Series X/S for the first time, bundles every bit of post-launch DLC, and tucks in sensible quality-of-life upgrades that change how you play. That combo-accessibility for new players, a one-stop package for collectors, and practical gameplay fixes-makes this one worth paying attention to even if you already own the original.
This caught my attention because Bandai Namco is doing the exact thing the Tales franchise needed: making a narrative-focused entry widely available on modern hardware while not pretending a remaster is a full remake. Berseria has always been a great entry point—it’s emotionally blunt, tightly paced, and self-contained—so giving it a practical polish and putting it on Switch and Xbox removes the biggest barriers for new players. Also: releasing in late February suggests Bandai Namco wants to own a quieter release window in early 2026, where a strong JRPG with DLC included can actually get noticed.
The remaster lists the usual visual and performance improvements, but the gameplay tweaks are the real headline: destination markers, a toggle for random enemy encounters, and immediate access to the Grade Shop. For anyone who found the original’s post-game progression a grind, unlocking Grade Shop items on your first playthrough is a thoughtful change. Toggleable encounters and better UI touches make the game less punishing for players who want the story without the old-school JRPG padding.
Also important: all original DLC is bundled. That saves you the multiple rebuys and makes the $40 standard edition a friendlier buy for newcomers and completionists alike.
Preorders include the Super Adventuring Assistance Set—10 Apple Gels, 10 Peach Gels, 10 Life Bottles and 10 Panacea Bottles. That’s useful early on but it’s cosmetic in the larger scheme: consumables don’t move the needle for long-term play. The standard physical edition is $40 and available only on PS5 and Switch, featuring hand-drawn Velvet cover art. If you prefer boxed copies, Xbox and PC players are out of luck.
Digital Deluxe ups the ante with a Battle BGM Pack, digital artbook and soundtrack, and a Super Growth Support Herb Set. It’s priced at $60 across platforms, but PC preorders at Fanatical are currently discounted to about $50.39—if you were going deluxe anyway, that retailer deal matters. Likewise, the standard PC preorder at Fanatical is $33.59, making this a cheap way to pick up a modernized JRPG with every DLC included.
New players: yes. If you’ve never played Berseria, this is the ideal way to jump in. The bundled DLC, QoL upgrades, and platform availability remove most excuses.
Veterans who own the PS4/PS3 releases: maybe. If you care about improved visuals, PC performance, or want to play on Switch/Series X/S, then $40 for the convenience and bundled content could be worth it—especially with Fanatical discounts. But if you already completed everything and aren’t chasing cross-platform portability, the preorder consumables and deluxe cosmetics might not justify a repurchase.
Collectors who want a physical copy: buy it on PS5 or Switch now—those are the only discs announced. That exclusivity stinks for Xbox collectors and PC purists who like boxed manuals and artwork.
Bandai Namco has been steadily polishing its catalogue—Vesperia, Graces f, Xillia, Symphonia—and Berseria fits that playbook. Given Berseria’s prequel link to Zestiria and the fact Zestiria hasn’t seen a proper remaster yet, it’s reasonable to expect more remasters down the line to stitch together the modern Tales library. That’s good for preservation, but also predictable: these releases keep the brand visible between big new entries.
Tales of Berseria Remastered is a worthwhile package for newcomers and anyone who wants a modern, DLC-complete version on Switch or Xbox. The QoL improvements are meaningful, the bundled content adds value, and the Fanatical PC discounts make preordering painless. Just don’t expect revolutionary changes—this is a smart, practical remaster, not a remake—and preorder bonuses are handy but small. If you want Velvet’s story on a modern console or portable, this is the moment to jump in.
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