Tales of Series Releases Special Video Hinting at “The Beginning of a New Journey” for Its 30th Anniversary
A mysterious message sparks speculation about the next era of the legendary RPG franchise
The legendary RPG franchise Tales of has reached a major milestone as Bandai Namco officially released a special memorial video to celebrate its 30th anniversary. More than a simple retrospective, the video delivers a powerful and intriguing message that points toward what the publisher describes as “the beginning of a new journey,” igniting speculation among long-time fans worldwide.
The anniversary date marks December 15, 2025, exactly thirty years since the release of Tales of Phantasia on the Super Famicom in Japan on December 15, 1995. That original release laid the foundation for a franchise that has since spanned multiple generations, platforms, and storytelling styles while maintaining its distinctive identity.
In the video description, Bandai Namco emphasizes that this anniversary is not meant to represent an ending. Instead, it is positioned as the start of something new. The company expresses heartfelt gratitude to fans who have supported the series over the past three decades and reaffirms its commitment to preserving the beloved “Tales-style” experience while continuing to evolve alongside its community.
The memorial video also features a comprehensive timeline showcasing the franchise’s mainline titles, including Tales of Phantasia, Tales of Destiny, Tales of Eternia, Tales of Symphonia, Tales of the Abyss, Tales of Vesperia, Tales of Xillia, Tales of Berseria, and the most recent release, Tales of Arise from 2021. Together, these highlights illustrate the series’ steady evolution in narrative depth, combat systems, and visual presentation across different eras of gaming.
While no new game announcement has been made at this time, the tone and wording of the anniversary video strongly suggest that Bandai Namco may be laying the groundwork for the next chapter of the franchise. The phrase “a new journey begins” appears deliberately chosen, leaving fans to wonder whether a major reveal could be waiting in the near future.
As the Tales of series celebrates three decades of storytelling, character-driven adventures, and signature action RPG combat, this anniversary message serves as both a tribute to the past and a quiet promise of what lies ahead.
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Thirty years is no small feat for any RPG series, and Tales of has earned its legacy through consistency, heart, and evolution. If this truly marks the beginning of a new journey, then it is a reminder that great RPGs do not simply age, they grow alongside the players who love them.
