Oops, Bandai Namco may have leaked the next 'Tales' series remaster

Bandai Namco mistakenly revealed the next Tales series remaster, likely Tales of Xillia, sparking excitement among gaming fans.

: Bandai Namco seems to have unintentionally leaked information about the upcoming remaster of a 'Tales' series game, sparking anticipation amongst fans. The likely candidate for the remaster appears to be 'Tales of Xillia,' which was first released on the PS3 between 2011 and 2013 and has since remained confined to that platform. A video titled 'Tales of Series News' was briefly uploaded by Bandai Namco Europe, suggesting an official announcement was planned for August 18, 2025. There is hope within the community that if 'Tales of Xillia' is indeed remastered, its sequel, 'Tales of Xillia 2,' might also be included.

Bandai Namco may have unintentionally leaked the announcement of a new remaster for the 'Tales' series, specifically hinting at 'Tales of Xillia.' This game originally launched on the PS3 in 2011 in Japan and 2013 internationally, gaining a dedicated fan base but remaining on that older platform. The potential remaster announcement has generated excitement as fans have been eagerly awaiting the chance to experience this beloved game on modern systems.

The speculation arose when Bandai Namco Europe uploaded a video titled 'Tales of Series News,' which was prematurely set to go live on August 18, 2025. Despite being quickly taken down, viewers who managed to see it believe it pointed to 'Tales of Xillia' as the next title to receive the remaster treatment. This news aligns with previous rumors that had surfaced about a possible Switch release.

Rumors of this remaster were further fueled by some online sleuths who managed to glimpse the video before its removal, leading to discussions across platforms like Reddit and social media such as X (formerly known as Twitter). Users have been actively sharing this information, further sparking hope that 'Tales of Xillia' will finally make its way to modern consoles and possibly even Nintendo Switch.

Speculation is rife regarding what the video might contain besides just the remaster news. Fans are hypothesizing that 'Tales of Xillia 2' could also be involved as part of a larger package deal, which would deliver even more value to the series faithful. Questions remain whether additional content or technical improvements such as enhanced graphics or remastered soundtracks might also be part of the update.

Gamers are eagerly awaiting more concrete details in Monday's official announcement, raising curiosity as to why Bandai Namco didn't choose the following day at Gamescom Opening Night Live—a significant event in the gaming calendar—for this reveal. This decision leaves room for plenty of anticipation and speculation about what the company has in store. Throughout the fanbase, appreciation for the 'Tales' series continues to engender strong community engagement, eagerly anticipating what's next for Jude Mathis and the wider franchise.

Sources: Push Square, Nintendo Life, X

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