Tales of Arise

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Tales of Arise gets two new videos thank you to the Japanese publication Famitsu. The start is a make new story and gameplay trailer, while the 2nd video features over vii minutes of gameplay footage. 2 new characters, Linwell and Lowe, take also been revealed.

In the first trailer, we run across a bit more than of the plot, which reinforces the bulletin that the protagonist Alphen, being a Dahna slave, is the victim of injustice and must fight dorsum with the help of Rena noblewoman Shionne. We also learn that they don't fight lonely equally two new characters join the boxing. Judging from the trailer Linwell is a magic user who weaves powerful spells on the battlefield, while Lowe fights with his fists and reigns down powerful blows.

The second video starts with Alphen and Shionne exploring a region called Calaglia, a vast desert-like area. The graphics are stunning, with the globe vast and varied in its geography. Similar previous entries in the Tales Of franchise, battles occur on a separate field from the overworld after making contact with an enemy. You control the protagonist, and your party members attack on their own. Gainsay looks to be fast-paced but still heavily reliant on placement and strategic use of attacks and skills, another franchise staple.

Soon after the pair meets Linwell, the video switches to a snowy region called Cyslodia. There are curious crystal-similar growths the political party encounters, and Shionne tin use her powers to restore them to their human selves. Interacting with the field, such every bit by climbing and swimming, is besides possible. We then see that team-upward specials tin can be performed with two party members and that, depending on the combination, characteristic unique animations.

Tales of Arise will launch on September ix for PlayStation four and Xbox One, with PlayStation five and Xbox Series X versions confirmed as well. It will also release for PC via Steam on September 1.