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December 18: Falcom has officially revealed Trails in the Sky the 1st‘s follow-up, announcing that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is heading to both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 in Fall 2026 as part of the ongoing remake initiative for the beloved *Legend of Heroes* sub-series.
As the direct sequel to the opening remake, the game picks up the narrative threads of the Liberl Kingdom arc:
Shape Your Own Destiny
Having successfully thwarted the coup d’état that threatened Liberl, Estelle and Joshua have successfully earned their promotions to senior bracers.Yet, just as the Queen’s Birthday Festival is set to begin, Joshua confides a haunting secret from his past before disappearing into the darkness, leaving Estelle with nothing more than a final goodbye.
Clinging to his harmonica and fueled by unwavering resolve, Estelle sets off across the continent to track him down.
Along the way, she must face the shadowy cabal known as Ouroboros as they step out of the dark to throw Liberl into total disarray.
Flames consume the capital. A massive airship casts a shadow over the land. The ominous power of the Shining Ring draws near…
Facing the darkest hour in Liberl’s history, Estelle and her companions must fight to reunite with Joshua and dismantle the complex web of conspiracies spun by Ouroboros!
Key Features
■ CARRY OVER YOUR PROGRESS
Import your clear save data from the 1st Chapter to unlock special bonuses that give you a head start in the sequel.■ ENHANCED COMBAT MECHANICS
Crush your foes utilizing powerful new Crafts and S-Crafts. Chain character attacks seamlessly in Quick Battles via the brand-new Brave Rush system, and master the orbment mechanics to cast potent Arts.■ A CAPTIVATING TALE
Immerse yourself in a deeply detailed plot filled with political machinations and looming threats to the Kingdom of Liberl.■ VAST SIDE ACTIVITIES
Explore a wealth of additional content, featuring classic minigames like fishing and poker, team cooking, and the return of fan-favorite heroes joining your active roster.Dive back into the expansive combat, beautifully crafted world, and emotional journey of the second chapter of the *Trails* saga!
An official teaser trailer has also been provided and can be viewed below.
Official Teaser
January 31: A fresh look at the game’s mechanics has arrived with a brand-new gameplay trailer.
Gameplay Trailer
April 17: Falcom has narrowed down the launch window, dropping a release date trailer that confirms Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will officially launch on September 27, 2026.
Watch the full trailer below:
Release Date Trailer
August 7: Yet another preview has dropped for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, offering fans an extra glimpse at the upcoming RPG.
Official Trailer
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