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NIS America and Nihon Falcom have announced that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2027. The port introduces support for up to 120 frames per second and co-op play via GameShare. It also adds Spanish language support for the first time. The game follows Adol Christin on a cursed island and has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide since its initial release.
NIS America has announced 'The Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes,' a full-scale action roguelite based on the popular light novel and anime series. The game, which marks the first console adaptation of the franchise, is scheduled for release in 2027 across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. The announcement, which included a trailer, was made during PlayStation's September State of Play event.
Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure are headed to PS5 and Switch 2 on September 10, with digital releases or a physical collection; upgrades include 4K resolution and up to 120 FPS, and Switch 2 will support mouse input. A limited edition preorder bundle is available through NIS America.
NIS America has delayed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Starbites, with no new date announced; the Switch 1 release still goes ahead on May 21, 2026, and upgrading to Switch 2 will cost $4.99 when it arrives. The delay follows negative early impressions of the Switch 1 build—fuzzy visuals, frame-rate issues, and various bugs—and a previously planned Switch 2 Game-Key Card release was scrapped. Backwards compatibility means Switch 1 players can dive in now and wait for the Switch 2 edition to land.
NIS America has announced PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 ports for The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure for 2026, featuring 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS, HD texture overhauls, and a toggle between original and enhanced textures; a physical collection is planned but pricing and release specifics haven’t been disclosed yet.
Falcom and NIS America announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure are coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in Fall 2026, boasting improved performance, upscaled textures, 4K support, and up to 120 FPS, with features like High-Speed Mode and mouse support on Switch 2; save data from Trails from Zero can influence Trails to Azure’s dialogue, and trailers for both games are available.
NIS America announced PS5 and Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure for this fall, available separately or as a collection, with 4K visuals, up to 120 FPS, and Switch 2 mouse input support; Trails from Zero revisits Crossbell’s story with Lloyd Bannings, while Trails to Azure continues that arc and adds new features, including the option to import save data from Trails from Zero.
Disgaea Mayhem, an action RPG spin-off, will launch in the West on July 23 for PS5, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam, following its January 29 release in Japan/Asia. A $99.99 limited edition includes the game, a Switch 2 game-key card, a collector’s box, an art book, the original soundtrack, an acrylic stand, and an acrylic keychain. The game features Magichange combat, seven weapon classes, grinding in the Item World, and demon recruitment (including Prinny) in classic Disgaea fashion.
The release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon has been delayed to January 2026 across all platforms, including PS5, PS4, Switch, PC, and now Nintendo Switch 2, which will debut with this game. The delay aims to enhance the experience with the new hardware, and a limited edition for Switch 2 is available for pre-order.
NIS America will release the dark action RPG REYNATIS for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam in the west this fall, with Japanese audio and English text support. Set in Shibuya, Tokyo, the game follows wizard Marin and officer Sari in a conflict between freedom and order, offering gameplay that involves navigating the city while concealing magic or unleashing explosive powers, as well as exploring a fantasy world.
Ys X: Nordics, the tenth mainline game in the Ys franchise, will be released on the Nintendo Switch in the West in Fall 2024, featuring naval exploration and combat. The game, initially released in Japan in September 2023, follows the adventures of Adol and Karja, offering a unique cross action system and the power of Mana. However, it will only have Japanese language support via the PC version.
NIS America will release the action RPG Ys X: Nordics for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC in the west this fall, following its launch in Japan and Asia. Players will control the adventurers Adol and Karja, who are bound by fate and the power of Mana, as they navigate a conflict between the Normans and the enigmatic Griegr to save the people of Obelia Gulf. The game features a cross action system, the power of Mana, sailing exploration, and will support English and Japanese audio, and English and French text.
NIS America has released a new gameplay trailer for the action JRPG Crymachina, showcasing its features. The publisher also announced the launch of a free demo for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game is set in a future where mankind is extinct, and players control girls fighting for catharsis in a harsh world. Combat includes intricate weapon customization. Crymachina will be released on October 24, 2023, for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
NIS America has announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III and IV will be released for PlayStation 5 in early 2024. The games will be available as a two-in-one pack at retail and individually on the PlayStation Store. Pre-orders for the Collector's Edition are already open, which includes various bonus items. The games are currently available on PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC. The PlayStation 5 versions will feature improved graphics and include cosmetic downloadable content.
NIS America has released the launch trailer for The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie, a turn-based JRPG developed by Nihon Falcom. The trailer highlights the new cast of characters, the Miserable Sinners, and showcases the game's mechanics, including the ability to switch between playable protagonists and parties. The game features the Reverie Corridor, offering various side activities such as combat challenges, minigames, and over 50 playable characters. The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.