GungHo has announced that Trails in the Sky Second Chapter (commonly abbreviated as Trails in the Sky SC) will be released for Nintendo Switch on September 17, and the publisher indicated the title will also be available on hardware referenced in the announcement as "Nintendo Switch 2." To support the news, GungHo published a new trailer for the title.
Background and context
Trails in the Sky SC is the second entry in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky trilogy, a subseries developed by Nihon Falcom.
Falcom, founded in 1981, is best known for long-running RPG series such as Ys and The Legend of Heroes.
The Trails in the Sky games originally released on Japanese PC platforms and were later ported to systems including the PSP; the series has been widely praised for its character-driven storytelling and interconnected narrative across multiple entries.
What GungHo said
In a brief statement accompanying the trailer, GungHo confirmed the release window and platforms: the second chapter of Trails in the Sky will arrive on Nintendo Switch and on the system referenced as Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17.
The publisher released a new trailer to give fans a first look at updated visuals and gameplay for these platforms.
Platform and availability notes
GungHo’s announcement explicitly names Nintendo’s handheld-home hybrid hardware as a target platform, reflecting the continued momentum of bringing classic JRPG catalogs to modern consoles.
The company’s trailer suggests a digital release will be supported; players should watch for an official Nintendo eShop listing and regional details from the publisher and local distributors ahead of the September 17 date.
Why this matters
Bringing Trails in the Sky SC to Nintendo platforms expands accessibility for players who may have missed earlier PC or PSP releases and continues the broader trend of re-releasing classic Falcom RPGs on current consoles.
Given Nihon Falcom’s reputation and the series’ dedicated fanbase, the port is likely to draw attention from long-time followers of The Legend of Heroes as well as newcomers exploring the franchise on Nintendo Switch.
Stay tuned for further updates from GungHo, Nihon Falcom, and Nintendo regarding pricing, regional release details, and the eShop launch listing as the September 17 date approaches.
Background and context
Trails in the Sky SC is the second entry in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky trilogy, a subseries developed by Nihon Falcom.
Falcom, founded in 1981, is best known for long-running RPG series such as Ys and The Legend of Heroes.
The Trails in the Sky games originally released on Japanese PC platforms and were later ported to systems including the PSP; the series has been widely praised for its character-driven storytelling and interconnected narrative across multiple entries.
What GungHo said
In a brief statement accompanying the trailer, GungHo confirmed the release window and platforms: the second chapter of Trails in the Sky will arrive on Nintendo Switch and on the system referenced as Nintendo Switch 2 on September 17.
The publisher released a new trailer to give fans a first look at updated visuals and gameplay for these platforms.
Platform and availability notes
GungHo’s announcement explicitly names Nintendo’s handheld-home hybrid hardware as a target platform, reflecting the continued momentum of bringing classic JRPG catalogs to modern consoles.
The company’s trailer suggests a digital release will be supported; players should watch for an official Nintendo eShop listing and regional details from the publisher and local distributors ahead of the September 17 date.
Why this matters
Bringing Trails in the Sky SC to Nintendo platforms expands accessibility for players who may have missed earlier PC or PSP releases and continues the broader trend of re-releasing classic Falcom RPGs on current consoles.
Given Nihon Falcom’s reputation and the series’ dedicated fanbase, the port is likely to draw attention from long-time followers of The Legend of Heroes as well as newcomers exploring the franchise on Nintendo Switch.
Stay tuned for further updates from GungHo, Nihon Falcom, and Nintendo regarding pricing, regional release details, and the eShop launch listing as the September 17 date approaches.
