With remasters and remakes becoming the norm in recent years, many of our favorite classic titles have been receiving much-needed makeovers for modern-day platforms, and that includes some of the most iconic JRPGs. Now another is set to receive a stunning remake after first being released way back in 2006.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky,also known as Trails in the Sky FC,wasan RPG that marked the first installment in the Trails franchise by Nihom Falcom. However, the remake has gone to none other than The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC,the second installment which was first released in 2006 as a direct sequel.
Now titled Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapterand available as a free demo courtesy of PlayStation, the remake is set to launch in just a few days and follows Estelle Bright as she sets out on a new journey across Liberl to uncover the truth behind Joshua’s disappearance and defeat the sinister Ouroboros organization.
After quelling the coup d’état that shook the Kingdom of Liberl, Estelle and Joshua have finally become senior bracers.
However, on the eve of the Queen’s Birthday Festival, Joshua reveals the dark truth of his past before vanishing into the night, leaving only his brief farewell: “Goodbye, Estelle.”
Armed with Joshua’s harmonica and an unshakable determination, Estelle embarks upon a continent-spanning quest to find her partner.
During her journey, she must take on the sinister society of Ouroboros as it emerges from the shadows to plunge Liberl into utter chaos.
The capital in flames. A colossal airship darkens the skies. The looming threat of the Shining Ring…
Confronted with the greatest crisis in the history of Liberl, Estelle and her allies battle to find Joshua and untangle the web of intrigue and conspiracy woven by Ouroboros!
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapterpicks up where
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapterpicks up where the first game leaves off, and if you completed Chapter 1, you will be able to carry across your saved data. Not only that, but thanks to new Crafts and S-Crafts, you will be able to overpower your enemies in stunning combat, all whilst diving into the woven story of the conspiracies threatening the Kingdom of Liberl.
However, if you are much like me and love side content, you will find plenty of it in Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.Featuring mini-games such as poker and fishing, as well as cooking with your companions, the next chapter in the Trails franchise delivers an “expansive combat system, richly realized world, and stirring story.”
Released
September 17, 2026
ESRB
Teen
Developer(s)
Nihon Falcom
Publisher(s)
Nihon Falcom, GungHo Online Entertainment, Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Prequel(s)
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Franchise
Trails
Number of Players
Single-player
