Nihon Falcom is in the middle of its Trails in the Sky remake project, with the 2nd released September 17, 2026 to strong review scores and a company-record Steam concurrent peak. The company has also licensed The Legend of Heroes III to NEOWIZ and released Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- on July 16, 2026.
Nihon Falcom's year has been built around two releases. Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- arrived first, on July 16, 2026, for PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, 11 years after Tokyo Xanadu. The studio promoted it with an early release of the insert song "From 'i'" by in-game virtual singer LinoN and a trailer two weeks before launch. Then came Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full 3D remake of Trails in the Sky SC, on September 17, 2026 for Switch 2, Switch, PS5, and Steam.
The remake project was not planned in advance. President Toshihiro Kondo said the 2nd was greenlit on the strength of the 1st's reception and the team's motivation after Kai no Kiseki, with a one-year release target. The promotion ran through a demo on August 20 that carried saves into the full game, a trailer in August, and a Tokyo Game Show booth inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth coinciding with launch day.
The 2nd opened to the strongest scores of the project: a 92 Metascore on PC from 14 reviews, 91 on PS5 from 18, and 85 on Switch 2 from 4. On Steam it peaked at about 15,000 concurrent players, roughly 1,000 above the 1st and the highest of any Falcom title on Steam, with about 96% positive user reviews from roughly 610 reviews.
Elsewhere, Falcom signed a licensing agreement with South Korea's NEOWIZ on September 16, 2026 for The Legend of Heroes III: White Witch on PC and consoles in the global market, with no release window, platform list, or budget disclosed. Edia also announced a re-release of the PC-98 versions of Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes I and II. The Switch 2 version of Ys VIII is set for February 25, 2027 from NIS America, and Kotobukiya has figures of Renne Bright and Fie Claussell scheduled for April 2027 and January 2027.
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NIS America will release the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA on February 25, 2027 local time. The port runs at up to 120fps and supports local and online co-op through the hardware's GameShare feature. A Nintendo Switch version already exists. As of writing, no Japan release of the Switch 2 version has been announced.
Indie brand ARTODRIA will launch a CAMPFIRE crowdfunding campaign for the romance visual novel Bujutsubu Kanojo -Girlfailure Art Club- on October 24, running through December 26. The goal is 2 million yen under an All-in format, with stretch goals up to 10 million yen for a theme song and background music by composer Tenmon. The game is planned for PC via Steam in 2027.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd, Nihon Falcom's remake of Trails in the Sky SC, holds a 92 Metascore on PC from 14 reviews, a 91 on PS5 from 18, and an 85 on Switch 2 from 4. It released September 17, 2026 on PC, Switch, Switch 2, and PS5, with reviewers praising the story, combat, and revamped presentation.
Nihon Falcom released Trails in the Sky the 2nd on September 17 for PC (Steam), Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. The remake of Trails in the Sky SC peaked at about 15,000 concurrent Steam players, roughly 1,000 above Trails in the Sky the 1st and the highest of any Falcom title on Steam. Steam user reviews sit at about 96% positive from roughly 610 reviews.
Edia announced on Wednesday that it will re-release the PC-98 versions of Nihon Falcom's Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes and Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II. No release date or platforms were announced. The PC-98 releases add voice acting to specific scenes. The two games first released on PC-88 in 1989 and 1992, and the first game inspired a two-episode OVA in 1992.
Nihon Falcom will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd on September 17, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game is a full 3D remake of Trails in the Sky SC, which came to PC in 2006, and it continues the story from the ending of the previous game's remake. Additional quests are included.
Nihon Falcom announced on September 16, 2026 that it has signed a licensing agreement with South Korea's NEOWIZ covering development of The Legend of Heroes III: White Witch for PC and consoles and a release in the global market. The game is the third entry in The Legend of Heroes series, an RPG Falcom released in 1994 for the PC-9801. It is the opening part of the three-part Gagharv Trilogy, alongside The Legend of Heroes IV: A Tear of Vermillion and The Legend of Heroes V: A Cagesong of the Ocean, and it is regarded as the origin of the later Trails series that continues from The Legend of Heroes VI: Trails in the Sky. The sources describe the 1994 release as a singing RPG built on detailed worldbuilding and storytelling, following the pilgrimage of the boy Julio and the girl Chris across a world called Tirasweel. No release window, platform list, or budget was disclosed.
Kotobukiya is making a 1/8 scale figure of Renne Bright in her outfit from The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II -CRIMSON SiN-. She is 17, the student council president of Aramis High School, and the figure shows her holding a large scythe. It releases April 2027 for 25,300 yen. The Kotobukiya Shop version includes an expression replacement part. The prototype is by Salle cato.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full 3D remake of the 2006 PC game Trails in the Sky SC, launches September 17, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. In an interview with ASCII.jp, Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo said the remake was not planned when the 1st entered development. The team's high motivation and the 1st's reception set a one-year release target. He also explained why FC and SC were not merged into one game.
Nihon Falcom has published its exhibition details for Tokyo Game Show 2026, which runs from September 17 to September 21 at Makuhari Messe. The company's booth will sit inside the Konami Digital Entertainment booth and will center on a display area commemorating the release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd, scheduled for September 17, 2026. The exhibit will show unreleased illustrations and development documents, plus full-scale weapon replicas that visitors can hold for photo opportunities. Official cosplayers Kipi-san and Ojigi-san will appear as Estelle and Joshua. Attendees will receive a non-sale Puni Puni Can Badge set of seven types, with the daily type varying and quantities limited. Outside the venue and near JR Kaihimmakuhari Station, the company will hand out a special booklet and all ten types of an original uchiwa fan during the three public days. A special online live by Falcom jdk BAND will stream on September 19 at 10:30 a.m. and September 20 at 4:00 p.m., featuring popular Trails series songs; no live stage will be held at the venue.
Nihon Falcom released the demo for Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 20, 2026, at 11:00 JST. The demo covers the full opening of the game, from the prologue "A Maiden's Resolve" through the end of Chapter 1, "The Approaching Shadow," including sub-events and quests. Players can carry their save data from the demo into the full game, continuing from Chapter 2 onward. The demo is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. To mark the demo's release, Falcom also published the opening movie on the official website. The movie is based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC and presents each scene as a full 3D remake, including battles against giant bosses that the original could not express. The full game is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for the same platforms. The demo also includes the battle system that switches between quick and command battles, the new Brave Rush element, and the fishing minigame. Players who have clear data from Trails in the Sky the 1st can load it at the start of the demo to obtain the linked bonus "Classic Style SC." The demo does not support the Movie Viewing or Viewer Mode functions.
Nihon Falcom released the latest promotional trailer for the story RPG Trails in the Sky the 2nd on August 7, 2026. The video, set to the theme song Silver Will, Golden Wings, shows Estelle Bright and her companions deciding to set out on a new journey as senior bracers. It also condenses highlights including fierce battles against the clandestine society Ouroboros and the greatest crisis to strike the Liberl Kingdom. The game is the second installment in the full remake project following Trails in the Sky the 1st, which was released in September 2025. Based on the original The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, it depicts the conclusion of the journey of bracers Estelle and Joshua. The remake renews character expressions, revamps event scenes, and inherits a battle system that seamlessly switches between quick battles and command battles. It also includes enhanced actions for each character and production set across the entire Liberl Kingdom. Trails in the Sky the 2nd is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam. The standard edition costs 8,800 yen, the Ouroboros Box costs 13,860 yen, and the Digital Deluxe Edition costs 12,650 yen, all tax included.
D4 Enterprise released the 109th EGG Console title for Switch, Dragon Slayer LEVEL 2.0 PC-8801, on the Nintendo eShop for 880 yen. The action RPG, originally by Nihon Falcom in 1984, features adjusted balance, new mechanics, and a Gallery mode with original materials.
Nihon Falcom released new details for "Trails in the Sky the 2nd" on July 23, 2026, covering a new Viewer Mode, a fishing minigame, and character profiles for Bracer Guild receptionists and senior bracers. The Viewer Mode lets players freely arrange characters, locations, motions, and costumes from the game and DLC to create scenes and take photos. The fishing system allows players to combine rods and bait to catch different fish, which are recorded in a fishing notebook; filling the notebook earns reward items. The update also introduced four receptionists: Aina Holden (CV: Sayumi Suzushiro) at the Rolent branch, Jan (CV: Kento Ito) at Ruan, Kilika Rouran (CV: Yu Michii) at Zeiss, and Ernan (CV: Sohei Horikane) at Grancel. Three senior bracers were also detailed: Kurt Nardin (CV: Shoichiro Oumi), Carna (CV: Yurina Amami), and Graatz (CV: Yu Hatanaka). The game is the second fully remade entry in the Trails series and is scheduled for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam.
Nihon Falcom released Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- on July 16, 2026, for PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The action RPG is the latest entry in the Xanadu series, which began in 1985. It follows 2015's Tokyo Xanadu and is set in an alternate Japan where Kyoto is the capital. Gameplay shifts between 2D side-scrolling exploration and 3D boss battles.
Kotobukiya announced a re-release of its Fie Claussell figure from the Trails series, depicting the character post-graduation as a jaeger. The 1/8 scale PVC figure is scheduled for January 2027, priced at 19,250 yen, with a Kotobukiya Shop-exclusive smiling face part bonus.
Nintendo Switch Online members can play the full game for free from July 6 to July 12, with save data transfer to the full version. A 50% sale on the download version runs through July 19. The sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, launches September 17.
Nihon Falcom released a new promotional trailer for its upcoming action RPG "Kyoto Xanadu -Ouka Genbu-" on July 1, 2026, alongside the early release of the insert song "From 'i'" performed by in-game virtual singer LinoN. The roughly two-minute trailer showcases the main party led by protagonist Rei Kamiya and the game's dual settings of everyday Kyoto and the otherworld Xanadu. The song, priced at 255 yen for both standard and high-resolution downloads, is now available on platforms including iTunes Store, Amazon Music, mora, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. LinoN, described as an artist Rei Kamiya strongly supports, releases "From 'i'" after a one-year hiatus, and the song is tied to the main story. The game is scheduled for release on July 16, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Lyrics are by Nihon Falcom, with composition by Falcom Sound Team jdk.
Nihon Falcom updated the official website for Trails in the Sky the 2nd on June 18, 2026, revealing new character profiles and system details. The full remake of Trails in the Sky SC is set for release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and PC via Steam. The newly introduced characters include Brigadier General Cassius Bright (voiced by Kenji Hamada), Estelle's father who has rejoined the Royal Army after resigning as a bracer; General Morgan (Kozo Dozaka), the stubborn leader of the Border Regiment; Lieutenant Colonel Maximilian Seed (Kengo Takanashi), the captain of Ravenston Fortress; and Queen Alicia von Auslese (Eriko Nakamura), the 26th queen of Liberl. Duke Dunan (Yuta Odagaki) and his butler Philip Renard (Kazuki Kiyan) also return from the first remake. On the system side, the tactical orbment has been upgraded to a new model with seven quartz slots, up from six. Slot enhancements allow equipping higher-grade quartz and using more powerful orbal arts. Five high-level arts were shown: Blue Ascension, Silfarion, Abyss Fall, Lost Mobius, and Zodiac. The cooking system now includes attack dishes that can be produced when cooking fails; these can be used in command battles to deal damage without consuming CP or EP. Some dishes also provide buffs that carry over from quick battles to command battles for up to two turns.