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Clouded Leopard Entertainment has confirmed the worldwide release of Trails in the Sky the 2nd on September 17, 2026, marking the global debut of the second full remake in Nihon Falcom’s Trails series across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Steam.

The launch unifies regional rollouts previously staggered between Japan and the West, with the Korean version serving as the synchronized international build. In Japan, physical editions remain exclusive to PlayStation 5 and Switch 2, while Western audiences will also find the game available on the original Nintendo Switch. All platforms except Steam will include a pre-order bonus: a download code for a high-definition remaster of the original Trails in the Sky, featuring quality-of-life upgrades like high-speed mode and a text log.

The limited edition Ouroboros Box, priced at 13,860 yen in Japan (approximately $92), includes a range of collector’s items: a copy of the game for PS5, Switch 2, or a Steam key; a memorial sound collection with arranged tracks including “Silver Will, Golden Wings”; a “Fluffy Sheep Mascot Set” DLC costume; a Blu-ray of the 2011–2012 anime adaptation with multilingual subtitles; and a 500-page Liberl Kingdom character encyclopedia detailing NPCs from both chapters.

Inven Global’s report highlights additional regional incentives, noting that Korean pre-order customers will receive the same HD remaster of the first game, albeit with Japanese audio and subtitles only. Players who import clear save data from Trails in the Sky the 1st can unlock the “Classic Style SC” costume, reverting Estelle and Joshua’s outfits to their original designs as a save-data bonus.

Combat refinements carry over from the first remake, preserving the hybrid system that lets players toggle between quick battles and Battle Command, now augmented with enhanced actions tied to each character’s unique abilities. Narrative focus remains on Estelle Bright’s pursuit of the secret society Ouroboros and the missing Joshua, with story depth enriched by the return of Enforcers Leonhardt and Weissmann and allies like Anelace Elfead and Father Kevin Graham.

The simultaneous global launch reflects Clouded Leopard’s strategy to reduce regional fragmentation in the Trails series’ international rollout, a persistent pain point for fans awaiting localized remakes. By aligning the Korean version with the worldwide date, the publisher aims to streamline community engagement and minimize spoiler risks across regions.

Will the game be available on older Nintendo Switch models?

Yes, Trails in the Sky the 2nd will launch on both the original Nintendo Switch and the newer Switch 2, alongside PlayStation 5 and Steam, though physical editions in Japan are limited to PS5 and Switch 2 only.

Is the Ouroboros Box available outside Japan?

The sources confirm the Ouroboros Box is a Japan-exclusive limited edition; no international release has been announced for the collector’s set, which includes region-specific items like the Blu-ray anime and character encyclopedia.