Did this duo get stuck in another video game?
Tales of Ariseis roughly amonth removed from its launch, but the post-launch DLC is already spinning up. Bandai Namco Entertainment has confirmed that among itsTales of AriseDLC plans, there’s a new boss fight on the way against some familiar faces for anime fans.
Kirito and Asuna fromSword Art Onlinewill appear inTales of Ariseas part of a DLC pack. TheSword Art OnlineCollaboration Pack will include a special fight against Kirito and Asuna, as well as new outfits for Alphen, Shionne, and Law. You can also obtain Kirito’s weapons and, for beating the pair in a fight, unlock an exclusive Mystic Arte that calls them to your aid in a fight.
Check out their fighting style inthe trailer’s face-offbetween couples: Alphen and Shionne vs. Kirito and Asuna.
Tales of Arisealready has a number of other DLC options, like in-game boosts and costumes. But I’m hoping this is a sign of what’s to come for its future DLC prospects.Tales of Zestiriaincluded some story content as DLC, a step thatTales of Arise‘s producersaid the studio wouldn’t be doingwithAriseprior to its release.
If, instead, Bandai Namco leans on its collaborations, partners, and properties to add in some cool cameo fights—a post-game activityTalesgames are already known to feature—that works really well. And honestly, I’m not even a hugeSword Art Onlinefan, and I really dig this. Seeing Kirito and Asuna not just come to life in the same arena as Alphen and Shionne, but have fully fledged fights with their own flashy moves is a really cool concept. My imagination is already spinning around to other properties that could fit into this style, and rewarding the player with a neat Mystic Arte at the end is rad.
If this is whereTales of Ariseis headed for its DLC plans, I’m a little more optimistic than I was before now. Now if we could start working on aScarlet Nexuscrossover, this could get really interesting.
