Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Review: A Worthy JRPG Sequel

Nihon Falcom’s remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter delivers a compelling conclusion to the initial arc, matching the quality of its predecessor. The narrative follows Estelle Bright as she searches for Joshua while confronting Ouroboros Enforcers alongside allies including Anelace, Schera, and Olivier. Character development is highlighted through Estelle’s growth and increased political intrigue within Liberl.

Gameplay retains Quick Battle and Command Battle options, with new tactical depth from Crafts, Orbal Arts, and the cooperative Brave Rush mechanic. The title features updated localization terminology consistent with recent series entries and runs smoothly on Switch 2. While playing the first chapter is recommended for full context, a summary video supports fresh players.

oprainfall reported on September 18 that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is out now for PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and Steam. Earlier that day, oprainfall noted that the concluding chapter is in planning and a new Ys game is in development. On September 16, oprainfall stated that NEOWIZ signed an agreement with Nihon Falcom to develop and release The Legend of Heroes III: The White Witch for consoles and PC.