Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter

Released Sep 2025

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter reimagines the first chapter of a beloved series, infusing it with enhanced visuals and refined gameplay. Join Estelle and Joshua, partners bound by fate, as they unravel dark conspiracies threatening the peace of the Liberl Kingdom.

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Evaluation

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter launched on September 19, 2025 as a full remake of the classic RPG, featuring overhauled visuals, new voice acting, and both real-time and traditional turn-based combat. It shipped with a large catalogue of cosmetic and convenience DLC released in waves between September 19 and October 2, 2025, all of which are now released. A Season Pass bundling these items was available at launch. Since launch, the developer has released several patches improving performance, fixing bugs, and adding quality-of-life features (versions 1.05 through 1.07). The most recent significant patch, released August 18, 2026, was specifically a "Legacy Patch" (version 1.07) that aligned terminology and pronunciations with other entries in the Trails series — explicitly framed as preparation for the upcoming Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter rather than a content expansion for this game. All developer communications since late 2025 have been focused on the sequel, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, which was announced in December 2025, had its release date confirmed as September 17, 2026 in April 2026, and received a demo as of August 20, 2026. None of these announcements reference new content or expansions planned for the 1st Chapter itself. The game's content lifecycle as a standalone package appears complete, with the series continuing through its sequel.

Evidence

Version 1.07 Legacy Patch released, aligning 1st Chapter terminology with the broader series ahead of 2nd Chapter's launch. Framed as series continuity preparation, not a content expansion.

news post · Aug 18, 2026 source development ending

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All 68 DLC items released, with the final wave shipping on October 2, 2025. No unreleased DLC remains.

dlc listing · Oct 2, 2025 source content shipped

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Content

68 of 68 released · no outstanding content

Released

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - Resort Style Swimsuits (Estelle & Joshua)

Oct 2025

Released

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter - Fine Red Diner Costume Set Vol. 3

Oct 2025

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Details

Developer

Nihon Falcom

Publisher

GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

JRPG RPG Adventure Turn-Based Combat Female Protagonist Story Rich Action RPG 3D Romance Conspiracy Magic Anime Dark Party-Based RPG Action

About this game

Flip through the pages of the iconic Trails series to where it all began with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter!

This stunning, award-nominated remake reimagines the beloved classic with new breathtaking visuals, refined gameplay, and the first unforgettable adventure across Liberl Kingdom.

Join Estelle Bright and her adoptive brother, Joshua, as they embark on their journey as junior bracers, determined to climb the ranks of their renowned peacekeeping guild. What begins as a straightforward mission to prove their worth quickly evolves into a gripping adventure of intrigue and peril, as they unravel a conspiracy that threatens the very heart of their homeland.

■ HIGHLY ACCLAIMED STORY AND CAPTIVATING WORLD

Lose yourself in countless hours of adventure across Liberl as you progress through an elaborate storyline like no other. Every interaction is tailored to your unique progress in the game, from supporting characters all the way to NPCs!