Bandai Namco takes a deeper dive into what's new in Tales of Graces f Remastered

As a seasoned RPG enthusiast with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say, the updates for Tales of Graces f Remastered have me genuinely excited! The skippable cutscenes and skits are a godsend for those of us who’ve played through these games multiple times. And the ability to adjust cursor speed on the world map? Pure bliss!


Bandai Namco recently published an extensive blog post about the upcoming enhancements for Tales of Graces f Remastered, outlining what both fresh and returning players can anticipate. Many of these features were previously unveiled with the remastered version’s announcement at the tail end of last month; however, some specifics have now been further clarified.

Bandai Namco takes a deeper dive into what's new in Tales of Graces f Remastered

Beyond the typical visual enhancements, players will enjoy a swift travel option akin to sprinting, enabling them to traverse exploration areas more quickly. Additionally, users can now speed up or jump over cutscenes at their convenience. Furthermore, if you find yourself falling short in Regular Battles, you’ll have the option to instantly reattempt those encounters following defeat.

One useful improvement is that subtitles have been added to the Mystic Artes during combat, along with subtitles for conversations following battles.

Bandai Namco has made it clear that most of the original game’s downloadable content will be part of the remaster. However, certain DLC content, particularly licensed content, won’t be included in this updated version.

In this updated version, some comedic segments previously only in Japanese will now be accessible in multiple languages, including English. The character Cheria will have Alexis Tipson as her voice in these new, localized scenes, while Laura Bailey continues to voice Cheria for the rest of the previously released game content. The majority of the original English voice cast has returned to reprise their roles in this remastered edition.

On January 17, 2025, the enhanced version of Tales of Graces f titled “Tales of Graces f Remastered” will be available for purchase on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

Bandai Namco takes a deeper dive into what's new in Tales of Graces f Remastered

What’s New in Tales of Graces f Remastered?

On January 17, 2025, the remastered version of Tales of Graces f will be available for play on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC digital platforms.

Due to numerous visual enhancements and user-friendly adjustments, this JRPG timeless gem now provides a smoother gameplay experience than ever before!

Here’s what you can look forward to in January!

Vividly and beautifully revived

Experience a visually enhanced world in “Graces f”! The vibrant splendor of Ephinea has been optimized for today’s advanced screens, offering an even more stunning display.

Easier to play with inspiring stories

The updated version of the game now includes numerous new elements, aiming to enhance your gaming experience further.

In this new game, you’ll find useful additions like auto-save, skip functions, and an option to disable enemy encounters in both fields and dungeons. Plus, unlike before, the popular grade shop will be accessible from the very start of the game.

Below, you’ll find enhancements made to elevate your journey with Tales of Graces f Remastered for an improved gaming experience.

Dash Toggle Function

As you traverse the vast open world, pressing a button will transform your character’s regular run into a swift dash.

Toggling between running and dashing is also possible.

Enemy Encounter Toggle Function

An Encounter setting has been added to the Options menu.

Translating Encounter Mode to Avoid Battle enables you to bypass fights, regardless if you collide with adversaries directly.

*This effect however does not apply to certain Event Battles.

Skippable Cutscenes and Skits

Pressing and holding down the Skip Button during cutscenes and Skits will allow you to skip them.

New Dialogue Feature for Skits

Players can press the assigned button during Skits to speed through the character’s dialogue.

Autosave Function

Grade Shop Available During First Playthrough

The Grade Shop is now accessible during your first playthrough.

Initially, all acquired effects are activated, while some can be deactivated by navigating to the Settings menu under the Grade Shop section.

*During the initial gameplay, players won’t be able to access Character Levels or any data transfer impacts related to transmission.

Destination Icons

The next Main Story destination will be highlighted by an (!) icon.

The distance remaining until you reach your destination will also be displayed.

Adjusted Cursor Movement Speed (World Map Screen)

By quickly pressing the designated button when you’re looking at the world map, the map’s cursor will move at a faster pace.

Retry Feature for Regular Battles

If players are defeated in a Regular Battle, they can choose to try again.

Subtitles Available For Battle Scenes

During combat or post-fight conversation, mystical abilities will have captions appearing to clarify the action.

The display settings for subtitles can be changed in the Options menu.

Players Are Informed of Newly Learned Artes

Newly learned Artes will be displayed in green.

Colorblind Vision Accessibility Adjustments

Color recognition is no longer required to overcome certain obstacles and puzzles in dungeons.

DLC from the Original Version Included

Much of the content found in the original game’s DLC will be included.

*Not All Content will be Available

Some DLC content (mainly licensed content) has been excluded from this remaster.

Certain Skits Available in Multiple Languages

In the updated edition, skits previously exclusive to the Japanese version of the downloadable content (DLC) will now be presented in multiple languages and feature an English voiceover.

Kindly introduce Alexis Tipton playing Cheria, along with our familiar cast members for these extra scenes.

Additional Volume Settings 

You can customize the volume levels for music, sound effects, dialogue, and animated scenes within the game’s Settings or Options menu.

Adjusted sounds effects

Some sound effects were adjusted and improved.

Additional Voice-Over Language Settings

The game’s voice-over language can be changed between English and Japanese in the Options menu.

Key Binding Customization Features

The control scheme for the field movement and combat are now customizable.

Hourglass’ Icon For Limited-Time Events

Events that need immediate attention will be marked with an hourglass symbol within the field, allowing for quick identification.

Online Ranking Feature Removed

In this version, you won’t find the Online Ranking system that was part of the original Trials of Graces battles.

About Additional content

In the remastered version of Tales of Graces f, you’ll find a wealth of additional content that was initially offered as downloadable extras in the original release of the game.

Over 80 types of downloadable content (excluding certain licensed items), originally sold separately like costumes and chat options, are now part of the main game right away!

You can make your character look the way you like and experience the story in a more enjoyable way.

2025 marks the day you can experience the refined and enhanced edition of Tales of Graces f Remastered! Prepare to jump in starting January 17, 2025.

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2024-09-24 00:26