Tales of Arise Beyond the Dawn Edition Showcases Dohalim Ahead of Switch 2 Launch Next Week

Bandai Namco has released the fourth and latest character trailer for Tales of Arise — Beyond the Dawn Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, this time putting the spotlight on Dohalim Il Qaras. The trailer arrives just days before the Switch 2 port’s launch on May 22, 2026, completing a series of character spotlights that have built anticipation over the past week.

The Countdown to Launch

The Dohalim trailer, released on May 15, follows a rapid succession of character-focused trailers for the Switch 2 edition:

• Alphen — The Blazing Sword wielder and protagonist
• Shionne — The mysterious curse-bearing heroine
• Rinwell — The astral artes-wielding mage (May 13)
• Dohalim — The elegant lord of Pelegion (May 15)

Each trailer offers a quick refresher on the characters’ personalities and combat styles, making the series especially useful for players who may be experiencing Tales of Arise for the first time on Switch 2.

What Is Beyond the Dawn Edition?

For those unfamiliar, the Beyond the Dawn Edition is the complete package of Tales of Arise — the original 2021 base game plus the Beyond the Dawn expansion content that released in late 2023. The expansion serves as an epilogue set one year after the main story’s conclusion, following new protagonist Nazamil and exploring the aftermath of the liberation of Dahna.

This will be the first time Tales of Arise is available on a Nintendo platform, making it a significant release for Switch 2 owners who missed the game during its PlayStation, Xbox, and PC run.

Technical Specifications

Bandai Namco has confirmed the technical targets for the Switch 2 version:

• 1080p resolution in both docked and handheld modes
• Cutscenes at 60fps for smooth cinematic presentation
• Field exploration, battles, and skits at 30fps

While the 30fps target for gameplay may be below the 60fps available on more powerful platforms, a locked 1080p in handheld mode is an impressive achievement for a game originally built for PS4 and PS5 hardware. The distinction between 60fps cutscenes and 30fps gameplay is a smart compromise, ensuring the game’s cinematic moments remain fluid while maintaining visual fidelity during exploration and combat.

J-Hub’s Take

Tales of Arise arriving on Switch 2 is significant for several reasons. First, it represents one of the first major JRPG ports to Nintendo’s new hardware, alongside titles like Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and Granblue Fantasy Relink. The fact that Bandai Namco is targeting a day-one quality port with 1080p handheld performance suggests the Switch 2 has the horsepower JRPG developers have been waiting for.

Second, the Beyond the Dawn Edition on Switch 2 is arriving at an interesting time for the Tales series. Originally released in 2021, Tales of Arise was a landmark entry that won widespread acclaim for its modernized combat, stunning art direction, and mature storytelling. The Beyond the Dawn expansion, while more of an epilogue than a full sequel, gave fans additional hours with characters they had grown attached to. Bringing this complete package to a new platform in 2026 — five years after the original launch — extends the game’s life in a way that benefits both Bandai Namco and Nintendo’s ecosystem.

For the Switch 2 itself, this port is a strong signal. The original Switch was never a natural home for the Tales series, with Bandai Namco skipping the platform entirely for Arise. The fact that the game is not only coming to Switch 2 but getting a dedicated marketing push with multiple character trailers suggests confidence in the platform’s audience for story-driven JRPGs.

What’s Next

With the May 22 launch less than a week away, expect one final round of pre-launch marketing — possibly a launch trailer — before the game arrives on Switch 2. For existing Tales of Arise players, the Dohalim and other character trailers don’t introduce new content for the Switch 2 version specifically, but the complete package is a compelling proposition for newcomers. The game is also available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for those who prefer those platforms.