Aksys Games, Broccoli, and Lictobits have confirmed that Illusion of Itehari: Trail will receive a worldwide launch on Nintendo Switch, with the release planned for 2027.
The title, an otome visual novel sequel, originally launched in Japan in July 2025 and will come to international audiences in both physical and digital formats, with Aksys expected to handle publishing duties.
Background and release details
Illusion of Itehari: Trail continues the narrative of the original Illusion of Itehari and is designed for the Nintendo Switch platform.
The sequel uses Live2D to animate character art within the familiar visual novel framework.
Developers position the new installment as an "After Story" that picks up directly after the True Ending of the first game and augments the main campaign with a collection of short stories to broaden the series' narrative scope.
Rewritten developer description
In journalistic terms, the creative team frames the game's setting as a centuries-old, isolated walled garden in the sky that is now confronting dramatic social change.
The sequel explores how protagonist Itehari and her people respond as long-standing certainties begin to unravel and moral lines blur, delivering a character-driven love adventure typical of otome titles.
Platforms, formats, and presentation
Aksys Games is expected to publish Illusion of Itehari: Trail both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch; a digital release on the Nintendo eShop is anticipated alongside any retail editions.
The use of Live2D technology continues from the series' visual approach, allowing for animated character expressions while maintaining the visual novel presentation.
Trailer and marketing
A trailer for Illusion of Itehari: Trail has been released by the partners to accompany the announcement.
As of the 2027 release window, more detailed information on edition types, localization features, and exact launch date has not been specified by the publishers and developers.
Why it matters
Illusion of Itehari: Trail represents a cross-regional effort to bring a Japanese otome franchise to a global Nintendo Switch audience.
With Aksys Games' history of localizing niche Japanese titles and the original game's July 2025 release in Japan, the planned 2027 worldwide launch will expand access for international players interested in narrative-driven otome experiences on the Switch platform.
The title, an otome visual novel sequel, originally launched in Japan in July 2025 and will come to international audiences in both physical and digital formats, with Aksys expected to handle publishing duties.
Background and release details
Illusion of Itehari: Trail continues the narrative of the original Illusion of Itehari and is designed for the Nintendo Switch platform.
The sequel uses Live2D to animate character art within the familiar visual novel framework.
Developers position the new installment as an "After Story" that picks up directly after the True Ending of the first game and augments the main campaign with a collection of short stories to broaden the series' narrative scope.
Rewritten developer description
In journalistic terms, the creative team frames the game's setting as a centuries-old, isolated walled garden in the sky that is now confronting dramatic social change.
The sequel explores how protagonist Itehari and her people respond as long-standing certainties begin to unravel and moral lines blur, delivering a character-driven love adventure typical of otome titles.
Platforms, formats, and presentation
Aksys Games is expected to publish Illusion of Itehari: Trail both physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch; a digital release on the Nintendo eShop is anticipated alongside any retail editions.
The use of Live2D technology continues from the series' visual approach, allowing for animated character expressions while maintaining the visual novel presentation.
Trailer and marketing
A trailer for Illusion of Itehari: Trail has been released by the partners to accompany the announcement.
As of the 2027 release window, more detailed information on edition types, localization features, and exact launch date has not been specified by the publishers and developers.
Why it matters
Illusion of Itehari: Trail represents a cross-regional effort to bring a Japanese otome franchise to a global Nintendo Switch audience.
With Aksys Games' history of localizing niche Japanese titles and the original game's July 2025 release in Japan, the planned 2027 worldwide launch will expand access for international players interested in narrative-driven otome experiences on the Switch platform.