Bandai Namco officially released the animated opening movie for Tales of Eternia Remastered, spotlighting the return of the iconic Japanese theme song "flying" by GARNET CROW. The two-minute sequence showcases the game's core cast, setting up the impending collision between the twin worlds of Inferia and Celestia ahead of the game's October 16, 2026 launch.
Developed by TOSE Co., Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, this enhanced edition marks the first official remaster of the classic 2000 PlayStation action RPG, previously known in North America as Tales of Destiny II.
Theme Song and Opening Sequence Details
The Tales of Eternia Remastered opening movie retains the licensed Japanese vocal track "flying" performed by GARNET CROW. The sequence features traditional 2D animation introducing main protagonists Reid Hershel and Farah Oersted from the Inferian village of Rasheans, alongside the mysterious girl Meredy.
The visuals illustrate the central conflict of the story: the catastrophic event known as the "Great Fall," where the isolated realms of Inferia and Celestia threaten to collide. The opening highlights the party's quest to secure the powers of the Greater Craymels—the elemental spirits essential to preventing global destruction.
Outside of the opening track, the full in-game score consists of 109 tracks composed by Motoi Sakuraba and Shinji Tamura, which is featured in the digital release and streaming services under Bandai Namco Game Music.
Release Date and Confirmed Platforms
Tales of Eternia Remastered launches worldwide on Friday, October 16, 2026. For digital PC players on Steam, the unlock timing is scheduled for October 15, 2026 at 15:00 PDT (October 16 at 0:00 CEST).
| Platform | Format | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| PC (Steam) | Digital | October 15/16, 2026 |
| PlayStation 5 | Digital | October 16, 2026 |
| PlayStation 4 | Digital / Retail | October 16, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch | Digital / Retail | October 16, 2026 |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Digital / Retail | October 16, 2026 |
| Xbox Series X|S | Digital | October 16, 2026 |
The PC version is also verified for use on the Steam Deck and includes full controller support, covering standard gamepads as well as DualShock and DualSense controllers.
Remaster Features and Quality-of-Life Upgrades
Tales of Eternia Remastered brings modern accessibility settings to the classic Aggressive Linear Motion Battle System (A-LMBS), which delivers real-time 2D combo-driven combat:
- Toggleable Presentation: Players can switch both visual styles and sound effects (SFX) between the remastered presentation and the original retro atmosphere.
- Encounter Modifiers: An option to disable random enemy encounters entirely when navigating maps and dungeons.
- Navigation Aids: On-screen destination markers to guide players toward active quest objectives.
- High-Speed Auto-Battle: Fast-forward options during automated battles to speed up grinding.
- Expanded Audio: Newly recorded English voice acting alongside original Japanese voice options.
Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
Bandai Namco has made pre-orders available across digital storefronts, offering two primary configurations for players at launch.
Standard Edition
- Base game: Tales of Eternia Remastered
Digital Deluxe Edition
- Base game: Tales of Eternia Remastered
- Battle BGM Pack: Allows players to replace standard battle music with classic background tracks from previous Tales series installments.
- Digital Artbook: Features extensive setting materials and illustrations.
- Digital Soundtrack: Complete audio collection containing all 109 original BGM tracks.
- Super Growth Support Item Set: In-game consumables designed to enhance character parameters early in the journey.
PC System Requirements
Steam has published the official hardware requirements for Windows PC players running Tales of Eternia Remastered.
| Hardware / Setting | Minimum Requirement (1080p / 60 FPS, Low) | Recommended Requirement (1080p / 60 FPS, High) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 11 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 | Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 3100 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics Card | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB) / Intel Arc A310 (4 GB) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 650 Ti (1 GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7770 (2 GB) / Intel Arc A310 (4 GB) |
| DirectX | Version 12 (Windows 10 v1809+ required for DX12 API) | Version 12 (Requires 4 GB VRAM GPU for DX12 API) |
| Storage Space | 8 GB available space | 8 GB available space |
Frequently Asked Questions
What song plays during the Tales of Eternia Remastered opening movie?
The opening movie features the song "flying" by the Japanese band GARNET CROW, which served as the opening theme for the original Japanese release in 2000.
Who is developing the remastered edition?
Tales of Eternia Remastered is being developed by TOSE Co., Ltd. and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The original 2000 title was created by Namco Tales Studio (formerly Wolf Team).
Does the remaster support English voice acting?
Yes. The remaster includes newly recorded English-language voice acting alongside Japanese audio tracks and subtitles across ten languages.
Can you play the game using original retro graphics?
Yes. Tales of Eternia Remastered includes an in-game toggle that lets players switch both graphics and sound effects between the updated remastered mode and the original visual and audio presentation.
