The upcoming JRPG remaster puts you in the anti-hero's shoes (and the original received “strong” reviews on OpenCritic).

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This has been a real golden day for the JRPG revival, and the upcoming Tales of Berseria Remastered Adding to the ever-growing pile. But whether this is original revenge or not Tales of Berseria Some will be warmly welcomed Trails in the Sky 1 chapterOr more controversial titles like Final Fantasy 4 3D remakeOnly time will tell.

What is unusual about that Tales of Berseria Remastered It is closely related to the root: Tales of Berseria Released only in 2017 (2016 in Japan) for PC and PlayStation. Since then, the audience has been treated to something very solid Stories that riseWhich is probably too far for the average gamer. BursariaThe PlayStation exclusive probably didn't help its chances out there Stories Even the fanbase. Perhaps because of this, JRPGs' mainstream popularity combined with a boom like manners games. Metaphor: Refantazio and Clair ObscurThat is what Namco has chosen to do by becoming a developer-publisher Bursaria The new lease on life less than a decade after its initial launch. whatever, Bursaria A worthwhile timesync for fans of party-based RPGs, and its remaster, premature as it may seem, is a good excuse to check it out.

2026 marks the 30th anniversary Stories series, which partially explains the remaster. Option to remaster though Bursaria Instead of others, old Stories The game is still a bit confusing.

The story of Berseria is dark and unique

from the beginning, Tales of Berseria Doesn't feel any different than most other JRPG stories. It takes place in a fictional medieval kingdom called Midgand, which has been overtaken by a plague called the Demonblight, a condition that turns humans into bloodthirsty, irrational beasts. Naturally, these animals, called demons, pose a serious threat to humanity, and this BursariaThe hero, Velvet Crow, to stop them.

While the two are not clearly connected through the plot, Tales of Berseria Takes place in such settings Tales of Zestiriaits immediate predecessor.

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Rearrange the covers into the correct US release order.

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But nevertheless besteriaWhile the fantasy backdrop and human-to-monster premise are typical of the genre, a shocking betrayal early in the game turns the plot into something very compelling. Essentially, Velvet becomes part-demon herself, and is subject to a singular drive for revenge against those who betrayed her. Unlike most JRPG heroes, Velvet is not a benevolent, family-friendly hero modeled after the likes of Goku or Naruto. She is more like guts Berserk: Revels in violence and uses her hatred and anger as fuel, making her refreshingly textured and complex.

at the same time, Tales of Besteria Certainly not deep. Like its contemporaries, it has an eclectic and charismatic cast of party members to befriend players, with a whimsical and mysterious fantasy world that takes some of the venom out of its violent and sometimes unsatisfying story.

What exactly is changing in Stories of Berseria Remastered?

Tales of Berseria Remastered It can be a good opportunity for newcomers to dip their toes Stories series, but its reveal hasn't exactly garnered universal acclaim. Of course, there are those who resent the remaster for its prematureness, but more than that, the remaster doesn't look too different from the original. Graphically, it is remarkably similar to the 2017 version of the game, and it doesn't appear to have made fundamental changes to the gameplay either.

A look at Bandai Namco's own website doesn't do much to change this story. The developer offered a list of major changes Tales of Berseria Remastered In a November blog post; Here are some of the changes and additions that have been touted:

  • New destination icon

  • The grade shop is now available on the first playthrough

  • The default movement speed is increased

  • Organized object gathering

  • Return-to-top options in the menu

  • Overall volume slider in options

Needless to say, these are not exactly revolutionary. Some of the tweaks, like the earlier availability of the Grade Shop, which is essentially a shop for endgame-level bonuses that resemble cheats, are nice, but not enough to blow anyone's mind. The same can be said about other quality of life changes, such as better item collections and changes to UI and UX elements. Frankly, it seems that these changes could, in theory, have been implemented via a patch rather than a full-blown remaster.

Tales of Berseria RemasteredThe Steam page once described it as having “enhanced graphics”, but as seen by Reddit users, this claim has since been removed.

For those interested Tales of BerseriaIt might be good to think Tales of Berseria Remastered More like a re-release than a proper remaster. It will run well, and maybe even look a little better in places, but it seems that its biggest contribution will be its cross-platform availability, as it will eventually bring. Bursaria On Switch and Xbox. Interestingly, Tales of Berseria Remastered It's set to retail for $10 USD less than the original, with all DLC included, so it'll be a good deal if nothing else.


Tales of Berseria Remastered tag page cover art


issued

February 26, 2026

ESRB

Juvenile / Light Blood, Language, Suggestive Themes, Alcohol Use, Violence

developer(s)

DAG Inc.

Multiplayer

local cooperative


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