GungHo Online Entertainment America and Nihon Falcom launch the modern reimagining of the fan-favorite RPG sequel, featuring updated visuals, music, and voice acting
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – September 17, 2026 – Today, GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) and Nihon Falcom invite fans back to Liberl, as Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is now live on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Steam®.
To mark the launch, GOEA released a new trailer, available here.
Picking up after the turmoil that shook the Liberl Kingdom, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter begins as Joshua vanishes, sending Estelle on a search that pulls her into the schemes of Ouroboros and its Enforcers. With her country in danger, Estelle must step up as a young leader, ready to face an enemy whose plans reach far beyond anything she imagined.
Key Features
- A Modern Reimagining: A full remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, the beloved second entry in the series, is brought to today’s platforms with beautifully updated visuals, reorchestrated music, quality-of-life improvements, and full English and Japanese voice acting.
- Continue Your Journey: Carry over your clear data from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter to earn bonus items and pick up right where you left off. Demo players can pick up right where they stopped as well, with all progress carrying into the full game.
- More Combat Options: Take on enemies with new Crafts and S-Crafts, chain attacks during Quick Battles with Brave Rush, and use the Orbment system to access Arts.
- Expand Your Party: Select fan-favorite characters, once NPCs, are now playable party members you can bring into battle.
- Downtime in Liberl: Take a break from the main quest with new activities, from minigames like fishing and poker to cooking alongside your companions.
Editions and Pricing
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is available now at major North American retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart, and more. Digital copies are available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Steam®. It is available in the following editions:
- Standard Edition:
- $59.99 USD on Steam®, Nintendo Switch™, and PlayStation®5
- $64.99 for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition. Players who purchase the Nintendo Switch™ version can also upgrade to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition by purchasing a $4.99 Upgrade Pack.
- Season Pass: Available separately on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Steam® for $24.99, granting access to a variety of cosmetic DLC.
- Digital Deluxe Edition: Includes the base game and Season Pass for $79.99 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Steam®.
Please check the official GOEA social media channels for post-launch updates on Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Assets for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter can be found here. Review copies for press and media will be available upon request; contact gungho@triplepointpr.com for more information.
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About Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter delivers a full remake of the fan-favorite The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. Renowned for its deeply emotional storytelling and unforgettable, heart-wrenching moments, this beloved story is widely regarded as one of the strongest entries in the series, praised for its character development, rich world-building, and compelling narrative. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will be available on PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and Steam® on September 17, 2026. For more information, visit the official website: trails2ndchapter.com.
About Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom is a game developer founded in 1981 that has created many titles for consumer game platforms and boasts an extremely enthusiastic fanbase worldwide.
Notable titles include the Ys series, the Trails series, and Tokyo Xanadu. September 2024 saw the latest release in the Trails series, THE LEGEND OF HEROES KAI NO KISEKI -Farewell, O Zemuria-, for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5 and July 2025 saw the latest release in the Ys series, YsⅩ-Proud NORDICS-, for Nintendo Switch™ 2.
ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multi-platform developer and publisher dedicated to delivering fun & unique titles like Puzzle & Dragons, Ninjala, and LET IT DIE. GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), whose studios include leading developers SUPERTRICK GAMES, GAME ARTS, and Gravity. GOEA distributes games for consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and PC. GOEA is located in Redondo Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.
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