Tales of Berseria

Tales of Berseria is a Japanese action RPG about Velvet Crowe, who seeks revenge after a heavy loss. With a changing group of companions she travels the island nation of Midgand, fights demons and questions the order of the land. The focus is on personal bonds, conflicting ideas of justice and a combat system that links actions into long combos.

Tales of Berseria was released in Japan on Aug 18, 2016 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. The European release for PlayStation 4 and PC followed on Jan 27, 2017. The PC version was unlocked in some international Steam regions as early as Jan 26. The PlayStation 3 version remained limited to Japan.

The original version was released natively for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC. In Europe the game was released for PS4 and Windows, while the PS3 version was only offered in Japan. A technically revised Remastered version from 2026 is a standalone product for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

Tales of Berseria uses an evolved version of the Linear Motion Battle System. Attacks and special techniques, called Artes, can be freely assigned to buttons and linked into combos. In battle, the Soul Gauge plays a central role: successful actions expand the options for further attacks, while risky moves can use up resources.

Various optional packs were released for the original PC and PS4 versions. These include costumes, accessories, items and support content for game progress. They add to the existing characters and systems but do not replace the main story or the base game. The later Remastered version already includes much of the original extra content.

The original Windows version requires at least an Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 or AMD Phenom II X2 550, 2 GB RAM, and a GeForce 9800 GTX or Radeon HD 4850. Installation needs 15 GB of storage. Bandai Namco recommends, among other things, an Intel Core i5-750 or AMD Phenom II X4 965, plus 4 GB RAM and a GeForce GTX 560 or Radeon HD 7870.

Velvet's life changes after an event that happened three years before the adventure begins. In her search for revenge, she joins an unusual group that includes the young Laphicet, among others. The journey crosses several islands and repeatedly pits emotion against reason. The characters' differing beliefs drive the story forward.

Six characters with their own fighting styles are available as the story progresses. Velvet relies on aggressive chain attacks, while other members of the group use different weapons and Artes. The makeup of your active party affects how quickly you can interrupt enemies and which combinations work especially well.

Players can adapt their attack chains to their preferences by assigning several Artes to different buttons. This lets you link quick hits, special techniques and stronger follow-up moves into your own sequences. The tactical challenge comes less from rigid turns than from positioning, resources and good timing.

The journey takes you through cities, dungeons and landscapes of the island realm of Midgand. Between the main chapters there are conversations, optional encounters and extra activities. The game world is not one continuous area, but made up of connected locations that open up as the story progresses.

The story is designed as a single-player adventure. In battles, the original version also supports local multiplayer on suitable systems when extra input devices are connected. This feature is not a separate online co-op mode. Steam marks the PC version with local multiplayer support.

Tales of Berseria Remastered was released on Feb 27, 2026 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC. The remaster adds, among other things, target markers, an option to turn off enemy encounters, and an earlier accessible Grade Shop. It also includes various extra content. The 2016 original and the remaster are separate releases with different platforms.

On PC, Tales of Berseria offers German on-screen text. Voice audio is available in English and Japanese, while subtitles and menus support additional languages. If you need a specific voice audio or localisation, check the language details for the platform version you choose.