Bandai Namco Teases New RPG
Bandai Namco is teasing a new RPG with more details dropping March 5 at 15:00 PDT, generating over 21,000 likes. The teaser footage hints at a fantasy setting with the official premiere scheduled for March 5 at 3pm Pacific.
The upcoming reveal is widely speculated to be the next mainline entry in the long-running "Tales of" series. The last new installment, "Tales of Arise," was released in 2021 and was a critical and commercial success, winning Best RPG at The Game Awards 2021 and selling over 3 million copies by February 2024. The five-year gap between "Tales of Arise" and this new announcement mirrors the five years between "Arise" and its predecessor, "Tales of Berseria." Late in 2025, "Tales of" series producer Yusuke Tomizawa confirmed that a new mainline game was in development, separate from the ongoing "Tales of" remaster projects. The "Tales of" development team has been actively working on the next installment. In a January 2022 interview, the team was already conducting research and development on how to evolve the series' signature "Atmospheric Shader" for future titles. By April 2022, the team was recruiting for various positions, indicating a move into full production for a high-end console release, likely using Unreal Engine. While a new "Tales of" game is the leading theory, Bandai Namco also has other major RPG franchises such as "Scarlet Nexus" and "Code Vein." The publisher has also been heavily involved with FromSoftware's titles, including "Elden Ring," though the fantasy aesthetic of the teaser differs from the style of those games. The announcement is scheduled for a busy day in the gaming world. Capcom is hosting a "Capcom Spotlight" presentation just an hour before Bandai Namco's reveal, promising updates on their own upcoming titles. In recent financial reports, Bandai Namco's digital business, which includes video games, has seen significant growth. Strong sales of titles like "Elden Ring" have contributed to this success, and the company has indicated plans to build a well-balanced and optimal title portfolio. The "Tales of" series is a cornerstone of Bandai Namco's RPG lineup, with a history spanning back to 1995. The franchise is known for its anime-inspired art style, action-oriented combat system, and character-driven stories. A new mainline entry would be a major release for the company. The reveal is set to take place on March 5th at 3 p.m. PDT and will be broadcast on YouTube. The teaser carries the tagline "A serenity soon to be disturbed," hinting at the conflict to come in the new RPG.
