--- title: "Demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Now Live on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam" date: 2026-08-20 category: Games author: "Kate Neville-Smith" source: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/2026/08/20/demo-for-trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-now-live-on-playstation-5-nintendo-switch-and-steam/ markdown: https://pressreleases.triplepointpr.com/md/demo-for-trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-now-live-on-playstation-5-nintendo-switch-and-steam.md agency: TriplePoint PR description: "GungHo Online Entertainment America releases a demo and trailer for the highly anticipated RPG remake REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – August 20, 2026 – GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA) announced that…" --- # Demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Now Live on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam *GungHo Online Entertainment America releases a demo and trailer for the highly anticipated RPG remake* **REDONDO BEACH, Calif. – August 20, 2026 –** [GungHo Online Entertainment America](https://gunghoonline.com/) (GOEA) announced that a demo of [***Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter***](https://trails2ndchapter.com/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release) is now live on [PlayStation®5](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017650/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release), [Nintendo Switch™](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-switch/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release), and [Steam®](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4225980/Trails_in_the_Sky_2nd_Chapter/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release). The Nintendo Switch™ demo is playable on Nintendo Switch™ 2 via backward compatibility. Players can get a taste of the next modern reimagining in Nihon Falcom’s beloved *Trails* series before it launches on September 17, 2026, for PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Nintendo Switch™, and Steam®.  All progress made in the demo will carry over to the full game at launch.  Alongside the demo, get a first look at the next chapter with an all-new trailer, available [here](https://youtu.be/PrIMKm-7ink). Estelle’s journey continues as she searches for Joshua and confronts the Enforcers of Ouroboros. With the fate of the country at stake, Estelle must step up as a young leader, ready to face an enemy whose plans reach far beyond anything she imagined. Standard Edition preorders are available at North American retailers, including [Amazon](https://r.amzlink.to/?btn_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2FB0GS8TZVCW%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fcrid%3D6GCP8TT9AZGY%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Yc97QOm-Jn_-4AjrX_nsKmlxt3vmU6d_6yxrSOk93gzsMcXWA_egBsrVuJ8-kuLvOIfR69RKd_mdFC0vLQ08YoMSHBx-6moXCHDGQ1UeIW-cf4wqXpfx3HUpc3P9QNDM.sKeYu4K9EoiyU3kuiGREl_DOQs7rggImOj9hRi_QCg0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtrails%2Bin%2Bthe%2Bsky%2B2nd%2Bchapter%26qid%3D1773333475%26sprefix%3Dtrails%2Bin%2Bth%2B%252Caps%252C176%26sr%3D8-1&btn_ref=org-433bb393e1b8b503), [Best Buy](https://www.bestbuy.com/product/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-playstation-5/J3Q5QL3LXF), [GameStop](https://www.gamestop.com/video-games/playstation-5/products/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter---playstation-5/444223.html), [Walmart](https://www.walmart.com/ip/Trails-in-the-Sky-2nd-Chapter-PlayStation-5-Game/19839501745?classType=REGULAR&from=/search), and [more](https://linktr.ee/TrailsintheSky2ndChapter) for $59.99 USD for Nintendo Switch™ and PlayStation® 5, or $64.99 for the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition. Players who purchase the Nintendo Switch™ version of the game will also be able to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition by purchasing a $4.99 Upgrade Pack. The Season Pass is available for purchase separately on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation® 5, and Steam®, granting access to a variety of cosmetic DLC for $24.99. A Digital Deluxe edition including the base game and Season Pass is also available for $79.99 on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, and Steam®.  Please check the official [GOEA social media channels](https://linktr.ee/GungHoAmerica) for updates on *Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter*. Assets for *Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter* can be found [here](https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jyXCk54gJ60kJow70SyKYd3s_m5z265g?usp=sharing).  --- © Nihon Falcom Corporation. All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by © GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. **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](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/concept/10017650/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release), [Nintendo Switch™](https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/trails-in-the-sky-2nd-chapter-switch/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release), Nintendo Switch™ 2, and [Steam®](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4225980/Trails_in_the_Sky_2nd_Chapter/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release) on September 17, 2026. For more information, visit the official website: [trails2ndchapter.com](https://trails2ndchapter.com/?utm_source=Demo%20press%20release&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Trails%202nd%20Chapter%20Demo%20Press%20Release). **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, Acquire, 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.](http://www.gunghoonline.com) **MEDIA CONTACTS** **GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA** Natsuki Nishikawa Senior Communications Coordinator [natsuki@gunghoonline.com](mailto:natsuki@gunghoonline.com) **TriplePoint on behalf of GOEA ** [gungho@triplepointpr.com](mailto:gungho@triplepointpr.com)  +1-415-955-8500