Tales Runner RPG Gears Up with Pre-Launch and Open Beta
Pre-Release & Soft Launch Details
- The soft launch began on November 27, 2024 in South Korea, aimed at testing game stability before the full release. Players had access to the complete game experience, identical to what’s expected at official launch.
- The full official release is scheduled for December 2024.
International Open Beta
- An Open Beta is planned for August 2025 in the Philippines and Indonesia, with more regions expected to follow.
- The beta will include a full story campaign, PvE content, boss battles, character unlocks, a gacha system, and special rewards for early players—such as daily login bonuses and founder’s packs.
Game Overview
Tales Runner RPG is a mobile turn-based RPG based on the beloved Tales Runner universe. It brings back familiar characters in a vibrant chibi art style, while introducing new fairy-tale heroes like Alice, Pinocchio, and Red Riding Hood.
You play as “The Writer”, a mysterious figure tasked with restoring broken fairy tales. Alongside classic RPG battles, the game includes life-sim mechanics such as farming, fishing, and home decorating, offering a blend of adventure and relaxation.
Additional content includes:
- Game modes like Anubis Conquest, Dark Abyss, Chaos Raid, and Arena.
- The Author Skill System and Rapid Turn mechanics to bring strategic depth and pace to combat.
Final Thoughts
Tales Runner RPG is shaping up to be more than just nostalgia—it’s a modern reimagining that mixes storytelling, strategy, and slice-of-life gameplay. The international rollout strategy shows thoughtful planning, aiming to win the hearts of both returning fans and a new generation of mobile RPG lovers.
With fairy-tale charm and a fresh combat system, it’s worth keeping an eye on this one as it races toward global release.
