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Trails in the Sky the 1st

Trails in the Sky the 1st is currently on sale at 50% off on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, with the Nintendo Switch version priced at 4,400 yen and the PS5 version at 4,400 yen. A free trial period for Nintendo Switch Online members ended on July 12, 2026. The sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, launches September 17, 2026.

Synthesized from 2 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 15

Trails in the Sky the 1st, a full remake of the 2004 RPG Trails in the Sky FC, is being promoted heavily ahead of its direct sequel's release. The game is currently on sale at 50% off on both the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, marking its lowest prices to date. The eShop sale runs until July 19, 2026, and the PS Store sale until July 29, 2026. The Nintendo Switch version is priced at 4,400 yen, the PS5 version at 4,400 yen, and the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition at 4,475 yen. A free trial period for Nintendo Switch Online members ran from July 6 to July 12, 2026, allowing full game access with save data transfer to the full version.

The sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, is a full remake of Trails in the Sky SC and launches on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. It is priced at 8,800 yen for the standard edition and 8,950 yen for the Switch 2 Edition, with a limited edition Ouroboros Box at 13,860 yen. Pre-orders for the 2nd include a download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC. New features in the sequel include the Break Rush quick battle mechanic and the Legion Boost enemy enhancement, as well as new characters Anelace and Kevin.

The overlap of the 1st's record-low sale and the 2nd's imminent release creates a time-limited window for new players to experience the entire first story arc in its modernized form without a wait.

Key facts

Game type
Full remake of the 2004 RPG Trails in the Sky FC
Current sale discount
50% off on Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store
Nintendo Switch price during sale
4,400 yen (down from 8,800 yen)
PS5 price during sale
4,400 yen
Nintendo Switch 2 Edition price during sale
4,475 yen
eShop sale end date
July 19, 2026
PS Store sale end date
July 29, 2026
Free trial period for Nintendo Switch Online members
July 6 to July 12, 2026, with save data transfer
Sequel release date
September 17, 2026
Sequel platforms
Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, Nintendo Switch 2

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

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on sale at 50% off on both Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store · 2026-07-15
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lowest prices to date · 2026-07-15
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sale on eShop until July 19, 2026 · 2026-07-15
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sale on PS Store until July 29, 2026 · 2026-07-15
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Nintendo Switch version priced at 4,400 yen (down from 8,800 yen) · 2026-07-15
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PS5 version priced at 4,400 yen · 2026-07-15
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Nintendo Switch 2 Edition listed at 4,475 yen · 2026-07-15
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full remake of Trails in the Sky FC · 2026-07-15
Release
game · 2026-07-06 to 2026-07-12 · Nintendo Switch Online · 2026-07-06

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Aug 28

Trails in the Sky the 1st Orbment Pocket Watches Announced

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.

Jul 15

Trails in the Sky the 1st Sale Offers Record Low Prices as the 2nd Nears Release

Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky the 1st, a full remake of the 2004 RPG Trails in the Sky FC, is currently on sale at 50% off on both the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, marking the game's lowest prices to date. The sale runs on the eShop until July 19, 2026, and on the PS Store until July 29, 2026, with the Nintendo Switch version priced at 4,400 yen (down from 8,800 yen) and the PS5 version also at 4,400 yen. The Nintendo Switch 2 Edition is listed at 4,475 yen. The promotion coincides with the upcoming release of the direct sequel, Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full remake of Trails in the Sky SC, which launches on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The 2nd is priced at 8,800 yen for the standard edition and 8,950 yen for the Switch 2 Edition, with a limited edition Ouroboros Box at 13,860 yen. Pre-orders for the 2nd include a download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC. The articles also detail new features in the 2nd, including the Break Rush quick battle mechanic and the Legion Boost enemy enhancement, as well as new characters Anelace and Kevin.

Jul 6

Trails in the Sky the 1st Switch Version Gets Free Trial Period

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.