Tales of Symphonia Remastered coming to Switch
Bandai Namco has announced that Tales of Symphonia Remastered is coming to Switch. It will launch in early 2023.
Tales of Symphonia originally appeared on GameCube. Bandai Namco did create a remaster for other consoles later on, but not on Nintendo platforms.
Here’s more from the announcement:
Tales of Symphonia Remastered is set in the world of Sylvarant, a dying land in dire need of a constant source of mana, where legend dictates that a Chosen One will appear to regenerate and restore the world. Players will follow the adventures of Lloyd Irving and his friends as they embark on a worldwide adventure filled with unforgettable characters and an emotionally charged storyline that still resonates with fans.
“Our goal with TALES OF SYMPHONIA REMASTERED is to introduce this beloved entry in the series to a whole new generation of fans,” said Summer Nguyen, Brand Manager at Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. “We’re aiming to deliver an experience that’s true to the original yet engaging to a whole new audience of players with enhancements that update the game visually and add new gameplay enhancements.”
TALES OF SYMPHONIA REMASTERED will feature inspired anime cutscenes, endearing characters, and a unique art style originally designed by renowned artist Kosuke Fujishima in stunning detail, In the game, players explore the world of Sylvarant and take on powerful foes as they fight to bring it back from the brink of destruction. Classic JRPG gameplay puts hundreds of attack and magic combinations at players’ fingertips in real-time battles. TALES OF SYMPHONIA REMASTERED will also feature “couch co-op” local multiplayer for up to three additional players.