Nihon Falcom is actively releasing and promoting multiplatform titles in 2026, with the launch of Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- and the upcoming release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd on September 17, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam.
Nihon Falcom's 2026 output centers on two major lines: the Xanadu series and the Trails in the Sky remake series. In July, the company launched Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- across PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, marking the first new Xanadu entry since 2015's Tokyo Xanadu. The game shifts between 2D side-scrolling exploration and 3D boss battles in an alternate Japan where Kyoto is the capital. Leading up to the release, Falcom pre-released an insert song performed by the in-game virtual singer LinoN, treating the character as a real artist with distribution on multiple streaming platforms.
The Trails in the Sky remake series continues with Trails in the Sky the 2nd, a full remake of the 2006 original scheduled for September 17, 2026, on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Steam. Falcom has detailed new systems including a Viewer Mode that lets players arrange characters and props for photography, a fishing minigame with a notebook that rewards completion, and an upgraded orbment system with seven quartz slots. The cooking system now includes attack dishes that deal damage in command battles without consuming CP or EP. New characters include Cassius Bright, voiced by Kenji Hamada, and several Bracer Guild receptionists and senior bracers. The first remake, Trails in the Sky the 1st, received a free trial period for Nintendo Switch Online members in July, with a 50% sale on the download version.
Outside of new game releases, Kotobukiya announced a re-release of its Fie Claussell figure from the Trails series, scheduled for January 2027, and D4 Enterprise released the 109th EGG Console title for Switch, Dragon Slayer LEVEL 2.0 PC-8801, an original Falcom action RPG from 1984 with rebalanced mechanics and a Gallery mode.
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D4 Enterprise released the 109th EGG Console title for Switch, Dragon Slayer LEVEL 2.0 PC-8801, on the Nintendo eShop for 880 yen. The action RPG, originally by Nihon Falcom in 1984, features adjusted balance, new mechanics, and a Gallery mode with original materials.
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 released Kyoto Xanadu -Sakura Genmu- on July 16, 2026, for PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The action RPG is the latest entry in the Xanadu series, which began in 1985. It follows 2015's Tokyo Xanadu and is set in an alternate Japan where Kyoto is the capital. Gameplay shifts between 2D side-scrolling exploration and 3D boss battles.
Kotobukiya announced a re-release of its Fie Claussell figure from the Trails series, depicting the character post-graduation as a jaeger. The 1/8 scale PVC figure is scheduled for January 2027, priced at 19,250 yen, with a Kotobukiya Shop-exclusive smiling face part bonus.
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.
Nihon Falcom released a new promotional trailer for its upcoming action RPG "Kyoto Xanadu -Ouka Genbu-" on July 1, 2026, alongside the early release of the insert song "From 'i'" performed by in-game virtual singer LinoN. The roughly two-minute trailer showcases the main party led by protagonist Rei Kamiya and the game's dual settings of everyday Kyoto and the otherworld Xanadu. The song, priced at 255 yen for both standard and high-resolution downloads, is now available on platforms including iTunes Store, Amazon Music, mora, Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. LinoN, described as an artist Rei Kamiya strongly supports, releases "From 'i'" after a one-year hiatus, and the song is tied to the main story. The game is scheduled for release on July 16, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Steam. Lyrics are by Nihon Falcom, with composition by Falcom Sound Team jdk.
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.