# Remastered Classic JRPGs Bandai Namco Announced Tales of Symphonia Remastered for Modern Consoles By Colin Smith | Published 2022-09-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tales-of-symphonia-remastered References: [noisypixel.net](https://noisypixel.net/tales-of-symphonia-remastered-switch-early-2023/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wjzIidTkVI)  Bandai Namco announced 'Tales of Symphonia Remastered' at Nintendo's Direct presentation on September 13th, 2022. Tales of Symphonia was originally released as a Nintendo Gamecube game in 2003 in Japan. Since then, the Tales series has become a worldwide success, spawning countless sequels and spinoffs across all popular gaming devices. The most recent iteration in the series is 'Tales of Arise' for PlayStation 5, [Xbox Series S/X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cowabunga-collection), and PC. According to Bandai Namco, the company chose to remaster Tales of Symphonia specifically in order to "introduce this beloved entry in the series to a whole new generation of fans," continuing to state that Bandai Namco is "aiming to deliver an experience that’s true to the original yet engaging to a whole new audience of players." The game will be available for [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac), Xbox One, and [Nintendo Switch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raidou-remastered) in early 2023. Image Credit: Bandai Namco, Nintendo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Remastered Classic Jrpgs:** Bandai Namco’s move to remaster Tales of Symphonia signals a trend of updating classic JRPGs for modern audiences. - **Introducing Classic Jrpgs to a New Generation:** By remastering Tales of Symphonia, Bandai Namco is tapping into a trend of introducing classic JRPGs to a new generation of players. - **Expanding the Tales Franchise:** Remastering Tales of Symphonia is part of Bandai Namco's strategy to expand the Tales franchise. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Games:** The video game industry continues to see growth in remastering classic titles with the goal of introducing them to new audiences. - **Entertainment:** The remastered classic JRPGs trend is bringing increased attention to the entertainment industry as it continues to attract new and nostalgic players alike. - **Technology:** Continued advancements in technology make it possible to remaster and reintroduce classic video games, paving the way for innovation within the technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Remastered Iconic Role-Playing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-quest-hd.md) - [Remastered Supernatural Detective Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raidou-remastered.md) - [Remastered Classic Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacman-world-2-repac.md) - [Improved Fidelity Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legacy-of-kain-remastered.md) - [Remastered Action Fantasy Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-zero-dawn-remastered.md) - [Remastered Fan-Favorite RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thousand-year-door.md) - [Remade 2D Animation Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2d-animation-video-games.md) - [Remastered Iconic RPGs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crisis-core-reunion.md) - [Improved Adventure Game Ports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirby.md)