Nintendo Switch Metacritic77

Bandai Namco Entertainment

Tales of Eternia Remastered - Nintendo Switch

Teen 13+ Remastered English

Tales of Eternia Remastered on Nintendo Switch features enhanced visuals, fast 2D battles, quality-of-life upgrades, and a classic two-world JRPG adventure.

Platform

PS5 Out Switch Out Switch 2 Out

Free pre-order

Release date 17 Oct 2026
Offline Number of Players Single Player
Base Game Size 5.5 GB
Spoken Language English
Age Rating Teen 13+
Metacritic Score 77

About the game

Two worlds face destruction. One unforgettable adventure returns with modern gameplay improvements.

A Classic Adventure Reimagined

Explore the worlds of Inferia and Celestia
Fast-paced real-time RPG combat
Original and remastered visual options
New exploration and battle assistance
Additional difficulty settings
Adventure on Nintendo Switch

Tales of Eternia Remastered brings a classic fantasy adventure to Nintendo Switch. Follow Reid Hershel, Farah Oersted and the mysterious Meredy as they attempt to prevent the Grand Fall, a catastrophe threatening two interconnected worlds. Explore unfamiliar lands, encounter memorable characters and engage in fast-paced battles using the Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System. The remastered edition preserves the original story while introducing features that make exploration and combat more flexible.

Explore the World of Tales of Eternia Remastered

Two Connected Worlds Travel across Inferia and Celestia, two very different realms facing a catastrophic collision.
An Unforgettable Party Follow Reid, Farah, Keele and Meredy as their relationships and different backgrounds shape the journey.
Dynamic Action Battles Execute Artes, chain combinations and coordinate your party in real-time 2D combat.
Elemental Powers Seek the Greater Craymels, powerful spirits whose abilities are central to preventing the Grand Fall.

Inferia
Celestia
Real-Time Battles
Greater Craymels
Fantasy Adventure

Inferia
Celestia
Real-Time Battles
Greater Craymels
Fantasy Adventure

Inferia
Celestia
Real-Time Battles
Greater Craymels
Fantasy Adventure

Remastered Features That Improve the Journey

Exploration

New destination markers point toward your next objective. You can also turn random enemy encounters off when you want to explore the world or follow the story without interruptions.

Combat Assistance

The Boost feature provides greater control over experience gains and encounter frequency. Battle Retry and Quick Recovery make challenging encounters easier to manage, while high-speed Auto-mode battles help speed up routine fights.

Graphics and Sound

Switch between Original and Remastered graphics and sound effects. Keep the familiar presentation or choose the updated style without changing the core adventure.

Official Tales of Eternia Remastered artwork featuring the main characters against a fantasy sky — Rediscover the characters and fantasy world of Eternia in the remastered adventure.

Play on Nintendo Switch

TV ModeContinue the adventure on a television using the console's TV mode. Yes
Tabletop ModeExplore Eternia on the console screen while using tabletop mode. Yes
Handheld ModeTake the story with you and play in handheld mode. Yes
Save Data CloudNintendo lists Save Data Cloud support. Using this service requires the appropriate Nintendo Switch Online membership. Yes

Nintendo Switch Technical Highlights

60FPS Maximum Listed Frame Rate
8GB Publisher-Recommended Data Capacity

From the Original Classic to the Remaster

2001 Original Western Release The classic adventure reached Western audiences and became part of the Tales series' history.
9 June 2026 Remaster Announced Bandai Namco officially announced the return of the adventure for modern platforms, including Nintendo Switch.
16 October 2026 Worldwide Launch The announced worldwide release brings the remastered game to Nintendo Switch.

Game Information and Specifications

Quick Game Facts

Developer: TOSE Co., Ltd.
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Genre: Action RPG
Local Players: 1

Nintendo-Listed Supported Languages

Available in

English
Japanese
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Korean
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese

ESRB T

Teen. Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language and Suggestive Themes.

Additional Nintendo Switch Specifications

Maximum TV Mode Resolution	1920 × 1080
Maximum Handheld / Tabletop Resolution	1280 × 720
Nintendo UK Listed Download Size	5.2 GB
Save Data Slots	21 total: 20 manual saves and 1 autosave
Compatible Controller	Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Can I play the Nintendo Switch version on Switch 2?

Yes. Nintendo confirms backward compatibility. However, playing the original Switch version on Switch 2 does not automatically upgrade it to the dedicated Switch 2 edition or improve its graphics to that edition's level.

Can I transfer save data to the separate Switch 2 edition?

Nintendo states that save data cannot be shared between the Nintendo Switch and dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 versions of this game.

Does the game have English and Japanese voice acting?

Yes. Bandai Namco confirms English and Japanese voice performances for the remastered adventure.

Can I start this RPG without playing earlier Tales games?

Yes. Bandai Namco describes this adventure as a standalone RPG, so newcomers can follow its story without playing earlier entries.

Does the Nintendo Switch version have Arabic subtitles?

Arabic is not included in Nintendo's currently published supported-language list for this version.

Does the standard game include Deluxe Edition bonuses?

The standard edition includes the base game. The publisher identifies the Super Growth Support Item Set, Battle BGM Pack and digital artbook and soundtrack as separate Deluxe Edition content.

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