Recent listings suggest that Bandai Namco may be working on a remastered version of Tales of Xillia, one of the most acclaimed entries in the long-running Tales series. Originally released as a PlayStation 3 exclusive in 2011, Tales of Xillia garnered a dedicated fanbase and was followed by a sequel a year later. Despite its popularity, the game has not seen a modern re-release since its initial launch.
Bandai Namco has been making efforts to preserve its game library by re-releasing titles on contemporary platforms such as the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. However, some Tales games, including Tales of Hearts R, Tales of Symphonia Chronicles, and Tales of Xillia 2, have been delisted from the PlayStation Store, although the original Tales of Xillia remains accessible. Reports also indicate that titles like Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Graces R were delisted in Europe.
The speculation about a remaster of Tales of Xillia gained traction on the r/tales subreddit, where listings from various Czech and Slovak retailers for a product called “Tales of Xillia Remastered” were discovered. These retailers, all owned by one parent company, suggested the remaster would be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S. Given Bandai Namco’s history, it is likely that a PC version will also be available.
The cover art for the remastered version appears to be a placeholder, reusing key art from the original Tales of Xillia and featuring the “Remastered” font from Tales of Symphonia Remastered. The most compelling evidence for the remaster’s authenticity lies in the unique European Article Numbers (EANs) associated with the listings. These EANs, registered to Bandai Namco, follow a similar pattern to other upcoming releases from the company, such as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and Spy x Anya: Operation Memories.
If the rumors are true, Tales of Xillia could soon break free from its PS3 exclusivity, offering a new generation of gamers the chance to experience one of the best RPGs from that era. However, as exciting as this prospect is, it remains speculative until Bandai Namco provides official confirmation. Fans are advised to stay tuned for more information and take these rumors with a grain of salt.
