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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

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?

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:

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:

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:

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo

GungHo and Falcom just announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version and demo for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. The opening movie is also in.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will only be available digitally. However, it will feature a higher frame rate and resolution compared to the Nintendo Switch release, along with faster loading times. There are also plans for an Upgrade Pass for those looking to move up from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2.


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