History of The Tales of Series From 1995-2008

Wolf Team is Founded

Jan 1, 1986

Wolf Team, the team behind the Tales series, was founded in 1986 under Telenet Japan.

Tales of Phantasia

Dec 15, 1995

After Telenet struck a contract with Namco, Tales of Phantasia was released on the Super Famicom in Japan.

Tales of Destiny

Dec 23, 1997

Tales of Destiny is released on the PlayStation in Japan.

First Game in North America

Sep 30, 1998

Tales of Destiny is the first game in the series to be released in North America on the PlayStation. Why they skipped Phantasia, I know not, but it won't be the last time they skip a game.

Tales of Phantasia is Re-Released for the PS1

Dec 23, 1998

Following the success of Tales of Phantasia on the Super Famicom, it was later re-released on the PlayStation in Japan. This won't be the last time it's ported either.

Tales of Eternia

Nov 30, 2000

Tales of Eternia is released in Japan on the PS1.

Tales of Eternia is Released North America

Sep 10, 2001

Tales of Eternia, renamed Tales of Destiny 2, is released on the PlayStation in North America.

Tales of Destiny 2

Nov 28, 2002

Tales of Destiny 2 released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan. It is the first game of the series on the PS2.

Tales of Phantasia for a Third Time

Aug 1, 2003

Tales of Phantasia released once more, and this time on the Game Boy Adavance in Japan.

Tales of Symphonia

Aug 29, 2003

Tales of Symphonia is released on the Gamecube in Japan.

Tales of Symphonia is Released in North America

Jul 13, 2004

Tales of Symphonia is released on the Gamecube in North America. To this day it is still the most successful Tales game in the West.

Tales of Symphonia on the PS2

Sep 22, 2004

Tales of Symphonia re-released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan.

Tales of Rebirth

Dec 16, 2004

Tales of Rebirth is released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan.

Tales of Eternia on the PSP

Mar 3, 2005

Tales of Eternia is re-eleased on the PlayStation Portable in Japan.

Tales of Legendia

Aug 25, 2005

Tales of Legendia is released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan. Though considered the black sheep of the family, it is still well known for it's fantastic soundtrack.

Tales of the Abyss

Dec 15, 2005

Tales of the Abyss released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan.

Tales of Legendia is Released in North America

Feb 7, 2006

Tales of Legendia is released on the PlayStation 2 in North America.

Tales of Phantasia is Released in North America

Mar 6, 2006

Tales of Phantasia is finally released in North America on the Game Boy Adavance. Unfortunately it isn't as good as the next re-release of the game.

Tales of Phantasia is Re-Released Yet Again

Sep 6, 2006

Tales of Phantasia is re-released yet again on the PlayStation Portable in Japan. This one never makes it out of Japan.

Tales of the Abyss is Released in North America

Oct 10, 2006

Tales of the Abyss is released on the PlayStation 2 in North America.

Tales of Destiny is Re-Released

Nov 30, 2006

Tales of Destiny is re-released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan

Tales of Destiny 2 is Re-Released

Feb 15, 2007

Tales of Destiny 2 is re-released on the PlayStation Portable in Japan.

Tales of Innocence

Dec 6, 2007

Tales of Innocence is released on the Nintendo DS in Japan.

Tales of Destiny Director's Cut

Jan 31, 2008

Tales of Destiny Director's Cut released on the PlayStation 2 in Japan.

Tales of Vesperia

Aug 7, 2008

Tales of Vesperia released on the Xbox 360 in Japan.

Tales of Vesperia is Released in North America

Aug 26, 2008

Tales of Vesperia is released on the Xbox 360 in North America.

Tales of Hearts

Dec 18, 2008

Tales of Hearts is released on the Nintendo DS in Japan.