Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga coming to Nintendo Switch [update: delay]

December 20: Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga is on the way to Nintendo Switch, it’s just been revealed. The game launches in 2025.

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga originally released in 2010 for the PSP. It has never left Japan and has not appeared on new platforms since then – until now.

Here’s a full overview of the game:

The fast-paced action that earned acclaim in Ys SEVEN is back and better than ever! With the ability to jump adding a whole new layer of speed and strategy, you’ll soar across vast battlefields while unleashing thrilling combos that take the excitement to the next level.

Familiar characters from the Trails in the Sky series showcase their mastery of diverse crafts, delivering familiar yet dynamic attacks you can only experience in this title!
Bringing the Story to Life with Full Voice Acting!

Featuring a stellar cast of voice actors from the Ys and Trails series, every scene comes to life with full voice acting. Their powerful performances heighten the drama of battles and cutscenes.

In addition to the playable characters, many fan-favorite characters from various titles join as support characters! These allies provide powerful backup in heated battles, which will assist you in achieving victory. Let their guidance lead you to triumph!

Key Features

• Beautifully remastered graphics for display in HD
• Featuring couch and online multiplayer for the first time
• Includes English voice acting from a familiar cast from the Ys and Trails series
• A vast Material Collection of wallpapers and soundtracks from various Falcom titles to unlock

View a trailer for the game below.

Official Trailer

Falcom also announced this week that Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is coming to Nintendo Switch next fall and Ys: Memories of Celceta is heading to the system. Read about that here and here.

May 23: A summer release window has now been confirmed. We also have a new trailer below.

Character Trailer

August 15: The game has been delayed in the west and will not launch this summer. We have the full statement below.

Greetings, adventurers and bracers!

It has been a while since our last update on Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga, and we want to thank everyone for their patience during this time. Development has been steadily progressing but an unforeseen circumstance outside our control arose, preventing us from continuing work and forced us to reassess our release schedule and make the necessary adjustments.

While our original target was a summer release, after careful consideration, we have decided to delay the game by a few months. This will give us the time needed to ensure that every aspect of the game, from the gameplay to the presentation, meets the quality we strive for and that fans deserve.

We understand it is disappointing to wait longer than expected, but we are confident this decision will lead to a stronger, more polished experience at launch. In the coming weeks, we will be sharing more details, new screenshots, additional information!

Please stay tuned for the upcoming release date trailer! Thank you again for your continued support and enthusiasm!