Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Nintendo Switch 2 version and demo announced, opening movie

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.

For the demo, it’s coming to Nintendo Switch soon. Players on other platforms can download it now.

As for the opening movie, it will display when you initially boot up the RPG. Fans can get an introduction to the cast of characters and more.

Here’s an overview of the demo:

This is a free demo version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a remake of the iconic first chapter of the Trails series that redefined the JRPG genre and set the Trails series on its legendary path!

In the demo version, players can experience the Prologue of the story. Any save data can be carried over to the full version of the game to continue the journey. (Some specifications from the demo may differ from the final version.)

Join Estelle Bright and her adoptive brother, Joshua, as they set out on their path as bracers, taking on tasks across the Rolent region in their father Cassius’ absence. When strange events begin to unfold on their quest to rise through the ranks of the Bracer Guild, they must quickly prove their worth in this gripping adventure of intrigue and peril.

Lose yourself in the beginning of this unforgettable 1st adventure in this trial version!

• Start training to become a senior bracer in the Liberl Kingdom.
  • Travel through the Rolent region.
  • Play as Estelle, Joshua, and Scherazard.
  • The demo will culminate in an exhilarating boss fight
• Immerse yourself in a meticulously crafted world.
  • Fight your way through the first four dungeons.
  • Complete the first seven main events and eight optional sub quests.
  • Encounter NPCs with unique dialogue and additional quests.
• Command intuitive, fast-paced battles.
  • Switch between real-time and turn-based combat to seamlessly fight foes.
  • Unlock chain and follow-up attacks
• Experience modern gameplay mechanics.
  • Brand new voice-overs in English and Japanese.
  • Vivid, high definition 3D graphics.

(To carry over your demo save data, make sure to update to the latest version of the full game.)

Watch the opening movie for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter below.

Opening Movie

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is due out on September 19, 2025. We’ve got more Nintendo Switch 2 news here.