Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World, released in 2008 for the Nintendo Wii, is a role-playing game and direct sequel to the original Tales of Symphonia. Continuing the story in the world of Sylvarant, players engage in real-time battles, explore dynamic environments, and experience a rich narrative involving characters from the previous game as well as new protagonists. The game introduces a monster recruitment system which adds an extra layer of strategy to combat and team composition.