Today during a Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco Entertainment announced Tales of Arise – Beyond the Dawn Edition for Nintendo Switch 2, releasing on May 22nd, 2026.
Discover a new fate in this complete version of the award-winning action RPG released in 2021, and the expansion BEYOND THE DAWN with over 20 hours of additional gameplay. Tales of ARISE – Beyond the Dawn Edition also includes additional in-game costumes and items.
In Tales of ARISE, players follow the adventures of Alphen and Shionne as they join forces to free the planet Dahna from 300 years of oppression under Rena. The story begins with two people, born in different worlds, each looking to change their fate and create a new future. Featuring a diverse cast of characters and a captivating story, players will explore vast regions, battle powerful enemies in fast-paced action combat, and uncover the truth that binds the worlds together.
The BEYOND THE DAWN additional content continues the adventures of Alphen and Shionne with a new story set one year after the main game that introduces new areas to explore and adds new characters. Featuring over 20 hours of additional gameplay, follow the fate of the six as they navigate through the ongoing conflict between the Renans and Dahnans.
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300 years ago, the Renans invaded the world of Dahna. Dividing the planet into five realms, each lord put their Dahnan slaves to work harvesting Astral Energy in a twisted game called the Crown Contest. Held every ten years, whoever collects the most of their element will become the next
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