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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter launching worldwide in fall 2025 for Nintendo Switch

Posted on December 19, 2024 by in News, Switch

Developer Nihon Falcom have announced that Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, which was originally revealed earlier this year during a Nintendo Direct presentation as The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, will be launching worldwide on Nintendo Switch in Fall 2025. The game is a remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, and will feature fully voice-acted cutscenes in English and Japanese, as well as various changes and improvements to the gameplay.

Get the latest information on the remake below:

About the Remake

“An unforgettable journey.”

Trails is a story RPG series that celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. To mark this significant milestone, the first entry in the series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, is being fully remade!

Liberl Kingdom, the setting of the story, has been fully recreated in 3D, and all the distinctive characters, including Estelle and Joshua, have been refined.

In addition to exhilarating and stress-free combat, which allows seamless switching between the two battle modes “Field Action” and “Command Battle,” each character’s Crafts and Arts are on dynamic display! While maintaining the scenic image of Liberl Kingdom, the game includes a variety of quests and numerous side activities that allow players to fully experience the feeling of traveling across the kingdom from their own perspective.

After their father Cassius goes missing, Esetelle and Joshua embark off on a journey across Liberl Kingdom. Along the way, they will meet and part with new companions. What awaits them at the end of their journey…?

A classic reborn for everyone to enjoy. Stay tuned for more information on The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, the story that started off the Trails saga.

About the Game

An ensemble drama with a detailed world-building and unique characters, the Trails story RPG series has received high acclaim both in Japan and overseas for its ongoing epic of a story that unfolds like a long-running TV drama, and has sold over eight million units.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is the first series across the greater Trails franchise, with three titles released from 2004 to 2007, including The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, and The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 3rd.

The story is set in Liberl Kingdom, a small nation located in the southwestern part of the continent of Zemuria. In a world advancing through a new technology called “Orbal Energy,” a girl named Estelle and her companion Joshua aim to become Bracers who protect civilians and maintain peace throughout the region.

The game depicts the various encounters and farewells throughout their journey, as well as the growth of young heroes.

We also have a new trailer for the game:

Announcement Trailer

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will launch in Fall 2025 for Nintendo Switch.

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