is a dark, narrative-driven JRPG that serves as a prequel to Tales of Zestiria , set approximately 1,000 years prior. It is widely celebrated for departing from the series' typically optimistic tone, instead focusing on a group of anti-heroes driven by vengeance and survival. Story and Themes
The narrative centers on , a woman whose life is shattered during a "Scarlet Night" event where her brother-in-law, Artorius, sacrifices her younger brother in a ritual to "save" the world.