The highly anticipated JRPG The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon has officially unveiled its story demo on both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, giving fans an early opportunity to experience the next chapter in one of Falcom's most celebrated franchises.
Available now for download through the Nintendo eShop, this demo offers a hands-on look at the opening moments of the full game ahead of its scheduled release. Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, Trails beyond the Horizon continues the renowned narrative depth and character-driven design the series is famous for.
The story centers on the impending end of the Zemurian continent and humanity's initial steps into space.
Protagonists Van Arkride, Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer, and Father Kevin Graham are drawn together after receiving an invitation from Marduk to participate in a high-tech training mission—an event that quickly evolves into an encounter with secrets hidden at Zemuria’s heart.
According to a statement from NIS America, the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 demo features the entire opening segment of the game, allowing players to immerse themselves in the story's beginnings.
Notably, any progress made during the demo will be transferable to the full version of the game, provided players install a day-one patch upon release.
This ensures continuity and rewards players for investing time in the demo. While Nintendo users have access to the story-focused demo, NIS America has also confirmed that a separate battle demo is available exclusively on PlayStation platforms.
Despite the absence of the battle demo on Nintendo systems, the story demo on Switch platforms delivers a comprehensive introduction to the world and its characters. The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is set to launch on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 15, 2026.
With the demo now live, fans and newcomers alike can explore the complex narrative and make meaningful progress that will carry over on day one.
As anticipation builds, this release reaffirms the series’ status as a staple in the JRPG genre and highlights NIS America’s ongoing support for Nintendo’s platforms. For more details and to access the demo, visit the Nintendo eShop page for your platform.
Stay tuned for further updates on The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon as its release date approaches.
Available now for download through the Nintendo eShop, this demo offers a hands-on look at the opening moments of the full game ahead of its scheduled release. Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by NIS America, Trails beyond the Horizon continues the renowned narrative depth and character-driven design the series is famous for.
The story centers on the impending end of the Zemurian continent and humanity's initial steps into space.
Protagonists Van Arkride, Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer, and Father Kevin Graham are drawn together after receiving an invitation from Marduk to participate in a high-tech training mission—an event that quickly evolves into an encounter with secrets hidden at Zemuria’s heart.
According to a statement from NIS America, the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 demo features the entire opening segment of the game, allowing players to immerse themselves in the story's beginnings.
Notably, any progress made during the demo will be transferable to the full version of the game, provided players install a day-one patch upon release.
This ensures continuity and rewards players for investing time in the demo. While Nintendo users have access to the story-focused demo, NIS America has also confirmed that a separate battle demo is available exclusively on PlayStation platforms.
Despite the absence of the battle demo on Nintendo systems, the story demo on Switch platforms delivers a comprehensive introduction to the world and its characters. The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is set to launch on both Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on January 15, 2026.
With the demo now live, fans and newcomers alike can explore the complex narrative and make meaningful progress that will carry over on day one.
As anticipation builds, this release reaffirms the series’ status as a staple in the JRPG genre and highlights NIS America’s ongoing support for Nintendo’s platforms. For more details and to access the demo, visit the Nintendo eShop page for your platform.
Stay tuned for further updates on The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon as its release date approaches.
