The Legend of Heroes series is active across multiple fronts: NIS America is bringing the Crossbell arc to current-gen consoles in September 2026, Good Smile Company is releasing a MODEROID kit of Testa-Rossa from Trails of Cold Steel in December 2026, and Kotobukiya showed figure prototypes of Trails characters at Anime Expo 2026.
NIS America announced on June 11, 2026 that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on September 10. The ports feature improved performance, 4K resolution, upscaled textures, and mouse support on Switch 2. A Crossbell duology Limited Edition is also available.
Good Smile Company's MODEROID series announced a plastic model kit of Testa-Rossa, the Vermilion Knight from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, on June 16, 2026. The kit stands approximately 180mm tall, features movable joints, clear parts for jewels, and includes a weapon sword. Pre-orders are open for a December 2026 release at 9,500 yen. Testa-Rossa is the third Divine Knight from the series to get a MODEROID kit, joining Valimar and Ordine.
At Anime Expo 2026 on July 2, Kotobukiya showed prototypes for Trails series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright as part of its figure announcements. The prototypes were displayed alongside figures from other franchises, indicating continued merchandising support for the series.
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Nihon Falcom announced a release commemoration lottery for Trails in the Sky the 2nd, the sequel to Trails in the Sky the 1st. The in-store lottery takes place September 26 at seven locations nationwide, with no losing lots and 3,800 non-sale prizes. A separate web lottery runs September 17 to October 31, with 253 winners selected.
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.
To mark the release of 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', the full remake of 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC', Fulton Japan is selling a pocket watch modeled on the game's Tactical Orbment. Pre-orders open September 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM on the Fulton Japan official online store. The lineup has three models, each tied to a main character: Estelle, Joshua, and Scherazard. Every model embeds that character's distinct quartz layout and orbment circuit into the watch face. The circuit glows in the dark after absorbing light, evoking the moment orbment energy flows through the device. The hunter case carries the Bracer Guild emblem as a three-dimensional metal engraving, finished with an antique brown tone and aging treatment meant to recall a bracer's worn gear. Each model is limited to 2,025 units, with edition numbers 1 to 2025 engraved on the case back; numbers are assigned randomly and cannot be chosen. The package includes a special watch case and an original guarantee card featuring each character's illustration. The watch uses a MIYOTA 2035 quartz movement, measures roughly 60mm by 46mm by 14mm, weighs about 60g, and costs 16,500 yen including tax. Release is scheduled for mid-February 2027.
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.
As the second half of 2026 approaches, Japanese gaming outlets Inside and Game Spark have each published a list of five recommended 'prep games' to play this summer before the release of highly anticipated sequels and new titles. The lists focus on games that either continue directly in story or deepen understanding of an upcoming release through shared worldviews and settings. Among the selections, 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd', a full remake sequel to 'Trails in the Sky the 1st', is highlighted for its continuous story and linked bonuses with the previous game. The article notes that the 'Trails in the Sky' series is the origin of the entire 'Trails' franchise, making it essential for series newcomers. Another pick is 'Fire Emblem: Three Houses', released in 2019, which the sources suggest may share a worldview connection with the upcoming 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong', citing a shared place name and a reminiscent character. Both outlets list the same five games, with 'Trails in the Sky the 2nd' and 'Fire Emblem: Ban Shihong' as the lead entries, each slated for release on September 17, 2026.
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.
Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.
Good Smile Company's MODEROID series is releasing a plastic model kit of Testa-Rossa, the Vermilion Knight from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. The kit stands approximately 180mm tall, features movable joints, clear parts for jewels, and includes a weapon sword. Pre-orders are open for a December 2026 release at 9,500 yen.
NIS America announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on September 10. The ports feature improved performance, 4K resolution, upscaled textures, and mouse support on Switch 2. A Crossbell duology Limited Edition is also available.