The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 announced for Switch
Following Ys VIII, another Falcom game is finding its way to Switch. NIS America has revealed that it has partnered with the developer to bring The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 to Nintendo’s console.
Here’s an overview of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3, along with a trailer:
Nearly a year and a half has passed since the Erebonian civil war, and much has changed since then. From the shifting stances of countries to the internal politics of the Empire, and even the life of Rean Schwarzer, the shadows of the past have given way to the embers of a new chapter. Now graduated from Thors Military Academy, Rean has become an instructor at the Thors Branch Campus, a newly-opened academy that quickly finds itself thrust onto the national stage. It is here that he takes the lead of a brand new Class VII, and must guide a new generation of heroes into an unknown future. Though all is calm now, the nefarious Ouroboros organization continues to weave a dark plot that could engulf the entire continent in war…or perhaps something even more sinister.
Trails of Cold Steel III invites players into a world full of intrigue and excitement that is years in the making. They will embark on a whirlwind tour through the never-before-seen lands of the recently expanded Erebonian countryside, and encounter fresh faces as well as old friends familiar to fans of the series. In true Trails fashion, the deep, engaging story pairs with an incredible cast of characters and a combat system refined over decades of innovative RPG worldbuilding. This renowned title has also now been developed natively for PlayStation 4 hardware, a series first.
Key Features
Welcome to the New Class VII – Explore the newly annexed lands of the Empire with a brand new squad, and catch up with familiar faces from the past.
An Immersive Story – Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
Combat Honed to a Fine Edge – Challenge oncoming threats with a combat system that has been refined over the course of decades. The addition of features like Brave Order and the Break System opens up new possibilities in battle.
We have confirmation that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 will run at 720p and 30 frames per second. NIS America will release an Extracurricular Edition with the base game, a 20-page art book, and a reversible cover as well as a Thors Academy Edition with everything in the previous collection, along with a box set including a steelbook, game soundtrack, postcards, and a Mishy plushie. All versions of the game will have all Trails of Cold Steel 3 DLC items packed in as well.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 launches for Switch in Spring 2020. A demo will be made available around release.
