NIS America has officially announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon will be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2026, marking a major addition to the console’s growing JRPG lineup. Originally developed by Nihon Falcom and released in Asia in 2024, this highly anticipated title is the next major chapter in the beloved Trails series, following the events of Trails Through Daybreak II, which debuted in the West in early 2025.
🚀 Trails Reaches for the Stars — Literally
Set in the ever-evolving world of Zemuria, Trails Beyond the Horizon sees humanity eyeing the stars as threats on the continent escalate. Players will join Van Arkride, Rean Schwarzer (the Ashen Chevalier), and Father Kevin Graham in a story filled with high-stakes missions, emotional confrontations, and cosmic revelations.
As the Trails saga inches closer to its final arc, this installment blends real-time action and turn-based tactics into a seamless battle system. The game’s narrative is said to forge deep character connections while unraveling the true mysteries of Zemuria.
🆕 New Gameplay Mechanics: Shard Commands, Awakening & Z.O.C.
Falcom is enhancing combat depth with three all-new systems:
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Shard Commands: Unlock team-based buffs during combat.
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Awakening: Temporarily power up specific characters to shift battle momentum.
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Z.O.C. (Zone of Control): Slow enemy actions and manipulate turn priority.
Additionally, fans can dive into the Grim Garten, a unique dungeon where players form a “dream party” of iconic characters from across Calvard and beyond — perfect for longtime fans of the Trails universe.
🎮 Why Switch 2 Matters for Trails
The Nintendo Switch 2 version is expected to feature enhanced visuals, faster loading times, and smoother performance compared to its predecessors, giving JRPG fans the definitive experience of Trails Beyond the Horizon. With the console’s upgraded hardware, longtime fans and newcomers alike can enjoy Zemuria’s climactic moments without compromise.
📅 Coming January 2026
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon will arrive on Nintendo Switch 2 in January 2026, alongside its previously confirmed versions for other platforms. As the Trails series prepares to enter its final phase, this entry promises to be a must-play for fans of deep lore, strategic combat, and emotionally rich storytelling.