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Trails in the Sky the 2nd
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.
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Jul 23
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.
Key facts
- Release date
- September 17, 2026 ↗
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch, PS5, Steam, Nintendo Switch 2 ↗
- Standard edition price
- 8,800 yen ↗
- Pre-order bonus
- Download code for the original Trails in the Sky FC ↗
- New gameplay features
- Break Rush quick battle mechanic and Legion Boost enemy enhancement ↗
- New character: Cassius Bright
- Voiced by Kenji Hamada, Estelle's father who has rejoined the Royal Army ↗
- Orbment upgrade
- Seven quartz slots, up from six ↗
- Attack cooking system
- Attack dishes produced when cooking fails, usable in command battles without consuming CP or EP ↗
Timeline
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Facts
- Release
- game · September 17, 2026 · global · 2026-06-18
- Noted
- Viewer Mode lets players freely arrange characters, locations, motions, and costumes from the game and DLC to create scenes and take photos. · 2026-07-23
- Noted
- 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. · 2026-07-23
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Jul 23
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.
Jul 15
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.
Jun 18
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.