Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full remake of Trails in the Sky SC, launches on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders include a download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC.
Nihon Falcom's Trails in the Sky the 2nd is a full remake of the 2006 RPG Trails in the Sky SC, set to release on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, and Nintendo Switch 2. The standard edition is priced at 8,800 yen, the Switch 2 Edition at 8,950 yen, and the limited Ouroboros Box at 13,860 yen. Pre-orders include a download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC. The game introduces new features: a Break Rush quick battle mechanic and a Legion Boost enemy enhancement system. The first game in the remake series, Trails in the Sky the 1st, is on sale at 50% off on both the Nintendo eShop and PlayStation Store, marking its lowest prices to date, as a promotional overlap with the 2nd's imminent release.
Earlier story details revealed new characters and system updates. Brigadier General Cassius Bright, voiced by Kenji Hamada, is Estelle's father who has rejoined the Royal Army. Other new characters include General Morgan (Kozo Dozaka), Lieutenant Colonel Maximilian Seed (Kengo Takanashi), and Queen Alicia von Auslese (Eriko Nakamura). Duke Dunan and his butler Philip Renard return from the first remake. The tactical orbment has been upgraded to a new model with seven quartz slots, up from six, allowing equipping of higher-grade quartz and 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 dishes 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. These additions show that the remake is adding new combat layers rather than simply updating the visuals of the original.
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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.
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.
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'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.
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.