The Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World Undub remains a testament to fan dedication. While Bandai Namco later released Tales of Symphonia Chronicles for PS3 (which included a fully voiced English and Japanese track for the first game), the sequel was still presented only with its English dub in that collection.
Creating this Undub was not trivial. The Wii used a proprietary filesystem and audio encoding (often .dsp or .adpcm). The person who made this patch—likely an anonymous figure on a forum like GBAtemp or Romhacking.net—had to:
Set two years after the events of the original game, Dawn of the New World follows the consequences of Lloyd Irving’s actions. The two parallel worlds of Sylvarant and Tethe'alla have been successfully merged into one, but this utopian goal resulted in catastrophic climate shifts, economic disparity, and deep-seated hatred between the two populations. Tales of Symphonia- Dawn of the New World -USA--Undub- Wii
A spirited young woman on the run from the Vanguard, carrying a mysterious "Ratatoskr Core" embedded in her forehead.
An evolution of the real-time combat system from Tales of the Abyss , this mechanic allows players to run freely in a full 3D arena. Combat is fast-paced, relying on mapping combos, artes, and Unison Attacks. 2. The Monster Breeding System The Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New
September 2008
The patch is typically shared on fan forums and archival sites. A reliable source for this specific patch is the Internet Archive, where it is hosted under the title "Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World UNDUB patch (Wii)". You can also find discussions and potential download links on dedicated communities like GBAtemp. The Wii used a proprietary filesystem and audio
If you download the pre-patched ISO or apply the patch yourself, here is exactly what you are getting:
Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World (released 2008 on Wii). The black sheep. The direct sequel to one of the most beloved JRPGs of the GameCube era. A game that dared to replace the cel-shaded, four-player brawler charm of the original with a monster-catching mechanic and a deeply controversial protagonist, Emil Castagnier.