Tales of Arise producer Yusuke Tomizawa has told Edge magazine (via GamesRadar) that a sequel to last year's popular action RPG simply isn't on the cards. If we recall correctly, Bandai Namco released a similar statement before the launch of Arise, saying that the game was designed to be a satisfying, standalone story. But given the success that the title has found — it immediately became the fastest selling instalment in Tales' history — potential plans for a sequel were probably reassessed at some point.
Again though, it ain't happening. Instead of crafting a sequel, Tomizawa wants the team to deliver "a cutting-edge flagship title that builds on the success of Arise, while also providing an opportunity to rediscover the history of the series". Given how highly we rate Arise, we're looking forward to seeing what's next for the property.
Direct sequels to Tales games have been few and far between, but they do exist. For example, Tales of Xillia got Tales of Xillia 2 back on the PlayStation 3, and the beloved Tales of Symphonia got the divisive Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World. It's also worth mentioning Tales of Zestiria, which got a kind-of-prequel in Tales of Berseria.
Were you hoping for a sequel to Tales of Arise, or would you rather the development team move onto something new? Break your mask in the comments section below.
[source gamesradar.com]
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I mean, I loved the game, but the story is one and done, please leave it without a sequel. The ending was great as it was.
Still need to play this one at some point, looks great, not enough time and so many great games out there. Not everything needs a sequel so it's great they want to try something different!
Definitely need to add this to my must play list soon.
Still not got around to this yet as it’s not been on a decent sale. In fact, not even got around to Berseria as I’ve so much else to play and keep thinking it’ll come to plus
@thefourfoldroot Currently on sale on PSN for almost half off
I am intrigued with the game and every time it pops up I get interested, may grab it during the sale
Definitely one of my top 5 JRPG's of all time, but honestly doesn't need a sequel as the story is done. Just like how final fantasy 10 didn't need a sequel or 13 for that matter.
Can't wait to see what the next tales of game has in store, but hopefully keeps the graphics (if not better) and the new combat
Probably because nobody mentions the game. It was my goty from 2021, but I saw nobody mention it even for a nomination. They probably saw Elden Ring sales and want to make more mass appeal games. They're making a high end graphics engine right? Kind of like their RE engine.
Bandai Namco is doing a phenomenal job lately and it seems it will get better.
I liked Tales of Arise. They probably know a direct sequel would be forced, since the game's story doesn't really set one up, and they're better off just making another separate game in the series.
So this is probably a good thing, even if it means the next game will take longer to make.
Absolutely loved the game. One of the best adventures around, though I do love the Tales series as a whole. The ending was a bit of a lackluster delivery, I think, showing most of the end as a music video instead of really exploring it, that's the only letdown to an otherwise stellar game. It's left a little open ended, so a sequel would have been cool to explore the post-events world instead of wondering, but I'm cool with a new Tales, too.
I wonder what he means about re-discovering the history, though. Sounds like maybe a sequel or re-make of another older tales game?
(Also, please make Tales of the Abyss playable on something newer than a 3DS!)
Haven't played it yet, playing Tales of Vesperia Remastered on Switch now, and enjoying it, so looking forward to the much more modern looking Arise when I'm done, and maybe played a couple of other games in between, don't think I need 2 really long JRPG back-to-back.
Though w/ XC3 this year, and supposedly but looking less likely Star Ocean The Divine Force after 5 full months of complete and utter nothingness, maybe Arise next year. 🤷♂️
It was my first ever tales game and boy did i like it. It was my favourite game i played last year. But yeah as others have said the story is done. I'm curious what they will come up with next.
Got past the 2nd boss on ps4 before i got my ps5. Guessing i will need to start it again as i cant remember the story, buttons and its prob not cross save either. Will get around to sometime tho.
@Kidfunkadelic83 Funnily enough, it got an update that allows you to transfer your save from PS4 to PS5. But yeah, it might be best to start over so that you're not lost on the story. A lot happens in those opening hours!
Love the game and it was my GoTY. But time to move onto something new. Usuaully I would love a sequel and I wouldn't say no if they decided to make one, but I don't think it would hold up as good as everything about that game is already perfect and should be left as it is so it's better to make something new.
@ShogunRok the story i can remember more or less but i need a propper good training lesson in the combat and the combos as i remember that second boss kicking my ass a few times and thats when i knew what i was doing 😂
My only experience with direct sequels to Tales games was Symphonia 2, and I like to pretend it doesn't exist. Safe to say they're better off doing new stories.
@frankmcma
Even on sale it’s £30 digitally, not what I’m willing to pay yet. I’ll likely get it physically instead at some point. Only £11 as I don’t need to keep it when finished.
Loved everything about it. But see no reason for one. Just try something new... It is Tales.
Good. A vastly overrated game.
It was such a chore playing this one.
I hope their next effort will be better.
Great, rpg genre is a one and done story, doesn't need to make a sequel for this one, just make a new rpg with new story and great characters
I personally loved the ending of Tales of Arise, and I wouldn't really be that excited if they decided to make a sequel and tamper with the already beautiful ending it has. Unless they had a really good idea for how to continue the story (which has happened before with games and movies) I think I'm very satisfied with the wonderful ending already in place for Tales of Arise. I still listen to the theme song that plays during the ending sequence from time to time, and each time I listen to "Blue Moon" I remember how inspirationally captivating that ending was to me.
I'm hoping for another little nightmares from them just finished both of them & loved them
That's for the best, always prefer brand new games over sequels for the Tales series.
Tomizawa seem like a overall really good guy, listening to the fans and caring about Tales (and the other titles he work on). And making a sequel wouldn't sit well with most fans. And im glad he's still sticking with it.
Not all games needs a sequel just because its successful.
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