Nov 062020
As we get closer to the end of the year, we have two upcoming JRPG events to look forward to!
First, Bandai Namco announced a live stream to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Tales series.
The date hasn’t been announced, but December 15 is the anniversary itself.
According to the translation from Gematsu, it will feature development stories, discussions around player questions, and the latest information about “mobile games, events, anniversary goods, and more.”
I hope we get at least some news about Tales of Arise. It’s been a long time since we’ve seen anything. Bandai Namco has also been filing trademarks for “Tales of Luminaria,” so it’s likely we’ll find out exactly what that is. (New mobile game? Smaller-scale mainline game?)
Moving on, Kadokawa Game Linkage and Falcom have announced “Falcom Day 2020 Winter” for December 20, as reported here.
Falcom Day will feature the company’s 2021 plans, segments with voice actors and Falcom’s president, and a performance from the Falcom jdk Band.
It’s unlikely we’ll get any Crossbell or Hajimari localization news, since it’s a Japanese event, but maybe they’ll officially reveal the next Trails arc and the mysterious new combat system. Who knows, maybe they’ll announce a new Ys game or even something unexpected like a Gurumin sequel (I can dream).
Both of these events could potentially have exciting announcements, so I’m looking forward to them. What do you think will be announced?
Excited for Tales news! Hope they announce a release for TOArise.
Even if they don’t, I’ll be happy with a trailer. (Or really any concrete information about it, since we barely know anything.)