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Action JRPG · Fantasy

Tales of

Six separate worlds, six complete stories. Pick the hero who appeals to you.

Games on Switch
6
Story complexity
Easy to follow
Consoles
Switch · Switch 2

The story, simply explained

What is it?

Action RPGs with real-time combat and big anime-style casts.

What is the story about?

Each game is a separate world and story, usually a group of friends on a journey that grows into a fight to save the world.

Who are the main characters?

Yuri (Vesperia), Lloyd (Symphonia), Asbel (Graces), Jude and Milla (Xillia), Velvet (Berseria), Alphen and Shionne (Arise).

Why play it?

Fast combo battles and fun party banter called "skits".

Is the story connected?

No — the Switch games are independent stories.

How many games should I play?

One. Vesperia, Berseria or Arise (Switch 2) are popular first picks.

Choose your playing order

Independent stories, so start with any.

Missing chapters

  • Tales of Zestiria and Tales of Xillia 2 — Not on Switch or Switch 2 as of this check. Berseria is a prequel to Zestiria but stands on its own.

Gear for the journey

Storage, cases, controllers and headsets that suit long story games.

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Sources · last checked 2 Nov 2026
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