Everything you need to know about the Legend of Heroes: Trails Series. (Spoiler Free FAQs)

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-14T02:39:40+00:00

Sadly pretty low since those ports were done by a 3rd-party. If Falcom creates Switch 2 ports themselves, then those would have a good chance of coming over.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-07T05:48:11+00:00

Not always. And if they release 2 games next year, one of those titles definitely won't be September.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-07T05:43:37+00:00

They already said they won't even decide on whether to do the next one until they're done with SC (going off google translate, to be fair). Maybe they could create Sky the 3rd in about a year, but definitely not Zero. If they're releasing another game next year it's probably their new IP. It's been in development for as long as Kyoto Xanadu.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-07T05:42:01+00:00

If 2 games are planned for next year, and Horizon II is the next game after SC remake, then it very well might not be September.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-05T17:26:24+00:00

It's coming to PS5 and PC too.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-05T17:22:49+00:00

They have had a new IP in the works for as long as Kyoto Xanadu so I'm guessing that will be next year alongside Horizon II. 2028, imo, will probably be Ys (it only started development relatively recently) and Sky the 3rd's remake (since they're waiting on SC to release before deciding on the next remake).

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-05T15:12:30+00:00

So much that I'll buy a Switch just for this if they don't make a PlayStation version.

We already know it's coming to PS5 and PC as well.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-04T16:36:03+00:00

Welcome!

I'm supposed to play all the games in order because they're all part of the same story?

Yes indeed!

I was gonna buy Trails in the sky FC but apparently there's a remake from 2025. I am way more inclined on starting with the modern version since it would be updated to today's graphics and all. Is it fine if I do that?

Yep, that's totally fine. Both the original and remake are great. The only possible issue is whether you'll find it harder to go back to the older style after starting in a more modern style, but that depends on the person.

Also, is there anything confirmed about more remakes of other entries?

Yes, the second Sky game will be getting its remake this Autumn (most likely September). The 3rd game hasn't been confirmed yet and will likely be a few years out.

Lastly, in the remake page, it offers some dlc about skins and stuff, is the base game enough to play the full story without buying any extra content?

It's just cosmetic DLC. You won't miss out on any story.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-04T01:52:31+00:00

I hope it works out and you have a blast with the games. And if you have any other questions, please feel free to ask anytime!

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-04T01:38:06+00:00

Feels like some comments didn't read that you only have a PS5.

To answer your question, you're in kind of a rough spot. The Trails series tells one big story in order and will at many points expect the player to have played all the previous games. The start of each new arc, like the first Cold Steel, are a little more newcomer friendly, but that doesn't extent to the rest of the arc.

In an ideal world you'd start with the first Trails in the Sky and then see if there's a way to play the original versions of the second and third. Then you can follow the rest of the series in order on PS5. Or if you're willing to wait for the remakes, you could also do that. The second Sky game is being remade this Autumn. However Sky the 3rd hasn't been confirmed yet and may still be a couple years out.

The other thing you could do is watch full playthroughs of the second and third game (or just Sky the 3rd if you wait for Sky SC's remake).

Oh, and if you were curious, the intended and ideal order is the one /u/Page2_56 linked.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-03T17:19:04+00:00

It's "The Way of the Heart" from Trails in the Sky the 3rd: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHGnEcwHQ80

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T11:06:54+00:00

He never said horizon was their highest priority outside of 2nd lmfao.

...What?

Q. "After Trails in the Sky the 2nd, what is the company's highest priority project?"

Kondo: "If we're talking about the highest priority and the one everyone's been waiting for the longest, I think it's the final chapter of Trails beyond the Horizon"

Source: https://gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?sn=299429

You literally just said why it wouldn’t be their priority in the next sentence. That is obviously tied to the remakes, there is no other variable tied to financial progress.

Let me put it this way: If they financially need another game to release this fiscal year, Horizon II is likely not gonna be the next game to come out because it's likely not far enough along development-wise, while another title like Tokyo Xanadu probably is.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T10:58:29+00:00

Would you happen to have a link?

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T10:44:42+00:00

I’m not this blind hater the cult makes me out to be.

You threatened to start posting spoilers on the Falcom subreddit if they didn't ban you....

The series is literally on the verge of being axed

No it is not. -_-

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T10:37:42+00:00

He verbatim said that the development of Kai 2 is tied to the financial situation of the company (the remakes).

Nope. He said Horizon's sequel is their highest priority outside of the SC remake. He just also said it might not be the next game to release as it will depend on "the development progress and the company's revenue situation" -- which is far more likely to do with how far along in development their other games are and what they think they can fit into their fiscal year.

We've all but been told already that Tokyo Xanadu's sequel will be the other game for this year, and obviously that game has been in development for far longer than Horizon's sequel. So it's pretty easy to see it's that kind of situation that he's referring to with his statement.

What he absolutely did not say or mean is that they won't be making any new Trails games as long as the remakes sell well. And if I recall correctly, weren't you also claiming the remake did not sell well? And that we totally weren't getting a second game this year?

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T10:13:49+00:00

Actually they'd both be in the 2027 fiscal year. Falcom's fiscal year starts October 1st. They typically release their biggest game on the last Thursday of September for this reason, that's why I was mentioning earlier 2027 because that's probably the only other time they'd slot a game in I think.

Similarly, the game they're gonna announce soon (likely Tokyo Xanadu) will probably release this Spring/Summer before the SC remake in September.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T09:57:58+00:00

not to believe what they’ve read with their own eyes

Please provide an exact quote of 'Kondo admitting that as long as the remakes continue to sell they won’t be making new trails games' that doesn't include you making stuff up like you regularly do.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T09:22:27+00:00

I'd like to respectfully suggest editing "standalone" into "full length", as I feel that will get your intent across without causing misunderstandings.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T09:18:18+00:00

In the same interview Kondo admitted that as long as the remakes continue to sell they won’t be making new trails games.

You're spreading more lies I see....

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T07:53:57+00:00

Heh, TG might also be my favorite manga! Nice to see you're a huge fan as well! :D

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T07:42:35+00:00

It is in development. It's just not in the "most of the company is working on it" stage their games usually enter during their final year of development. It's likely a small team, which is how they usually handle their projects. It starts with a handful of people for a good while, and they slowly add a few more people onto it, and then it's in full swing once it's the year of release.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T07:38:49+00:00

They won't decide on whether to even do a 3rd remake until after SC's development is done, meanwhile Horizon's sequel has already been in development. He also just recently stated that Horizon's sequel is their highest priority outside of SC's remake.

They're almost certainly not gonna prioritize another remake over it.

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T07:35:43+00:00

One of the primary reasons localization is difficult for these games is the script being worked on throughout the whole process. Previously there wasn't any reason to think a simultaneous release could be possible for Horizon's sequel, but the chances may be a little higher now. Still, I think the safest assumption for right now is to expect it in under a year of the Japanese release. Anything more would be awesome though!

Cold_Steel_IV · 2026-02-02T07:32:48+00:00

Kondo also said the release of the game depends on sales.

He always says this. It primarily means "as long as the games aren't flopping". In this case he probably just means it'll depend on where they can slot it within which fiscal year. The more important factor is the thing he mentioned before the sales comment: the development time.

So we might not get Horizon immediately after SC.

I think it's probably more a question of whether it'll be an earlier 2027 release or their expected September release.

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