This is a guide on all the new features for Tales of Arise for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox One Series X | S, and Steam platforms! Read on to find out all the new features that can be accessed in-game!

Tales of Arise New Features

Unique Storyline New Characters and Party Members Reworked Combat System Lifestyle Mechanics Finding and Releasing Owls Skins and Costumes Camping Out and Getting to Know Your Party

Unique Storyline

As a standalone game in the "Tales of" series, Tales of Arise will feature a new story centering around two characters: Alphen and Shionne.

As a Dahnan and Renan respectively, the game's story will heavily focus on the two's journey together alongside other characters as they navigate the conflict between the planets Dahna and Rena.

New Characters and Party Members

Along with a new story and leading characters, Tales of Arise will also feature several new characters who will join you on your journey throughout the world. These characters can be interacted with while also providing their own unique skillsets to any combat situation.

Reworked Combat System

The well known combat system in the "Tales of" series has been reworked, offering a faster paced dynamic system that grants players more freedom and maneuverability around the battlefield.

New mechanics such as Boost Attacks and Boost Strikes combine to make the combat system in Tales of Arise a varied one, offering new ways of taking down the many enemies that can be encountered.

Lifestyle Mechanics

As you journey through the world, you will have the chance to set-up camp. You will be able to Cook for other characters, with these meals that you prepare providing several bonuses to your stats such as EXP Boosts amongst others.

You will also have the opportunity to collect precious ingredients for these meals – Fishing for your ingredients is one small side-activity that can be done to have rare ingredients for your Cooking needs!

Finding and Releasing Owls

Scattered all around the game world are various Owls that you can find. Finding these owls can bring you several new useful items that you can make use of in combat.

Owl Locations: How to Find All Dahnan Owls

Skins and Costumes

Tales of Arise will also let you fully customize your party with costumes you can buy as DLC. Travel through your adventure in style with over 18 different costumes!

All DLC and How to Obtain | Collaboration Costumes and DLC Packs

Camping Out and Getting to Know Your Party

Some interactions and dialogue will only be available or triggered whenever you camp with your party. You can cook a member's favorite meal and also review all Skits and Cinematics you've already collected while you're camping!

How to Use Camps: Resting and Rewatching Skits

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