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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter review

System: Switch 2, Switch (reviewed)
Release date: October 9, 2025
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment

It’s safe to say at this point that Falcom’s beautifully interwoven Trails series is a hit among RPG players. Trails in the Sky originally saw release in 2004 in Japan, but wouldn’t arrive for western audiences until 2011, a full seven years and four games later, be mindful. In a series of games that is currently thirteen titles long, Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter arrives at a pivotal point. We have a jump in graphics, a rehash of mechanics, and plenty of beefy consoles to experience it on. Does the game play well on the original Nintendo Switch? Does the game hold up to the original experience?

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky Alternative Saga trailer

A new launch trailer is in for Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga. The crossover fighter has come to Switch, marking its first appearance on a Nintendo system.

A bit of information can be found in the following overview:

Falcom has just announced an update for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. We weren’t given an exact release date yet on the update, but it should be releasing very soon.

Although this update was released amongst all versions, a hefty amount of focus was place on the Nintendo Switch 2 version. One of the major additions to the game is the option to play in quality mode or performance mode on the Nintendo Switch 2.

You can see the full rundown of additions and changes below:

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga opening movie

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga isn’t too far away from its western debut, and now the game has received its opening movie.

For those that missed our previous coverage, here’s some information about the game:

Going along with the launch of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Falcom and GungHo have issued a launch trailer. This offers another look at the RPG remake.

As a reminder, here’s what to expect:

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga release date

Refint/Games and Falcom just nailed down a release date for Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga. On Nintendo Switch, it’s due out for October 10, 2025.

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga was originally planned for this summer. However, the release ended up being pushed back.

We have the following information about the game:

GungHo has just released a new trailer for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter featuring the game’s combat system and various animations. This title will be making its way to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 19, 2025.

Here’s an overview to refresh you on the game:

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter DLC

Today, Falcom shared an update on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, revealing the game’s lineup of DLC. The RPG will be getting a slew of extras between September 19 and October 2.

Here’s the full lineup, courtesy of Gematsu:

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta

XSEED and Marvelous have picked up Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta for release in the west on Nintendo Switch, it’s been confirmed. The title is heading to North America and Europe in early 2026.

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta “presents players with a core adventure in the long-running series – immediately following the story of Ys X – and adding the option to play while listening to the original soundtrack or a newly rearranged musical score.” Fans can look forward to strategic action-combat and a mapping system that encourages exploration.

Here’s some additional information:

Original: While it won’t come as too much of a surprise, Ys X: Proud Nordics is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 in the west. NIS America will be publishing in early 2026.

News about Ys X: Proud Nordics for North America and Europe was posted on a Facebook story from NIS America. A proper announcement should follow soon.


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