Ys X: Nordics

Ys X: Nordics

Released Mar 2024

The story takes place in the northern sea Obelia Bay, a bay filled with countless islands of all sizes. Ys X: Nordics depicts a brand-new adventure in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring the young adventurer, Adol Christin, as its protagonist!

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Ys X: Nordics launched on Steam on March 13, 2024. The initial release encountered significant technical problems, prompting the publisher (Clouded Leopard Entertainment) to completely rebuild the Steam port from scratch. On September 26, 2024, they released Version 2.00 — a ground-up DirectX 12 rebuild — and issued refunds to all customers who had purchased the original version. Subsequent patches (Ver. 2.02 in October 2024 and Ver. 2.03 in November 2024) addressed controller support and additional fixes. The game's 61 DLC entries are all cosmetic and convenience items (costumes, accessories, ship decorations, consumable material packs). All 61 are marked as released. The most recent DLC — a bundled DLC Pack — released on February 6, 2025. No DLC is listed as unreleased, and the developer has made no announcements of upcoming expansions, story content, or additional major updates. The news post history (9 posts total) consists entirely of feature patches and bug fixes related to the Version 2.00 overhaul, with no major content drops and no announcements of future content. The last developer communication was on November 12, 2024. There is no established pattern of post-launch story expansions or major content updates from Nihon Falcom for this title on Steam, and no roadmap or promise of additional content has been communicated. Ys titles in general ship as complete standalone games. With all DLC released, no unreleased content listed, and no developer statements about forthcoming updates, the game is complete as of the final DLC release on February 6, 2025.
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DLC Pack released on February 6, 2025 — the most recent DLC release for the game. All 61 DLC entries are marked as released with no unreleased items remaining.
dlc listing · Feb 6, 2025 source content shipped
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Publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment released Version 2.00 — a complete ground-up rebuild of the Steam port using DirectX 12 — and issued refunds to all prior purchasers. CEO message acknowledged prior quality failures and committed to improving the game going forward.
news post · Sep 26, 2024 source development ongoing
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Content

61 of 61 released · no outstanding content
Released
Feb 2025

Media

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Developer
Publisher
Clouded Leopard Entertainment
Achievements
55
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Experience the latest action RPG featuring Adol Christin, a legendary adventurer who left behind over a hundred adventure journals for posterity, now on Steam!
Who are the immortal beings known as Griegers appearing around Obelia Bay?
Take control of Adol and Karja to engage in fast-paced battles, utilizing steps and dashes to defeat your foes!

【Featured Characters】

■Adol Christin
He's the main character of the story, a vibrant adventurer with fiery red hair and eyes full of curiosity. Adol left his first adventure land, Esteria, at age 17 and was believed to have set off for Celceta. However, according to one of the adventure logs found in his family home, it's revealed that he had visited Obelia Bay with the former thief Dogi before heading to Celceta.

■Karja Balta
The sole daughter of Grimmson, the leader of the Baltan Navy. Karja leads the rough seafarers in piracy with confidence, earning her the moniker 'Pirate Princess' among the people of Karnack who have seen her in action. While she possesses elegant features, she is armed with a hatchet and a round shield, displaying a ruthless, Norman fighting style.

【Major Battle System Overhaul!】

The all-new “Cross Action” system allows players to fight in two modes depending on the situation: a speedy solo mode in which the player controls gameplay supported by a partner who attacks automatically; and a dual mode in which two players simultaneously control a series of actions to engage in a turn-based battle against a powerful enemy!

■Enhance Your Skills with Increased Proficiency and Unlock Advanced Skills!
Improve your skills by using them frequently, thereby increasing their proficiency and power. Certain skills, when leveled up in proficiency and meeting specific conditions, can unlock even more potent advanced skills.

■Combo Skills Get a Power Surge with Proficiency & Revenge Gauge!
By successfully guarding against enemy attacks, your Revenge Gauge fills up. Activating skills in this state boosts their power based on the gauge's multiplier. As skill proficiency enhances the base power of skills, unleashing a combo skill at maximum proficiency and a full Revenge Gauge can deal immensely more damage than regular solo mode skills.

■Teamwork is Crucial!
Explore dungeons and interact with Raven Marker Stones to temporarily release the mana bonds linking Adol and Karja. During this time, control Adol and Karja separately. You’ll need to strategically switch between them, coordinating their moves from different positions to overcome challenges effectively.

【All-New “Mana Actions” System】

The game also features the “Mana Actions” system, a special ability that greatly expands the freedom of the player in fields and dungeons.
"Mana String": Use a string of Mana like a pendulum to reach faraway places
"Mana Ride": Allows you to glide on a grimble board
"Mana Burst": A Mana attribute attack released by a charge attack

■Spin the Threads of Fate! Nornir's Spindle: "Mana String"
Harness the power of Mana Strings to swing like a pendulum and reach far-off places with this dynamic mana action! Upgrade your Mana Actions to strengthen the strings, enabling you to manipulate objects and activate switches in dungeons.

■Ride with Style! The Grimble Board: "Mana Ride"
Soar and slide over the ground on the Grimble Board in this thrilling Mana Action! Glide over water, race down Mana Roads at high speed, or launch through the air from wind pockets for a fast-paced experience.

■Unleash the Power of Mana! "Mana Burst"
Release elemental Mana attacks with charged strikes! Adol uses fire and Karja ice to not only damage enemies but also to aid in exploration--burn away obstacles or create icy platforms.

■Enhance Your Perception! "Mana Sense"
Reveal hidden elements of the world with the ancient Druid Monocle. This Mana Action lets you detect enemies, uncover hidden gimmicks, and find buried treasures. As the Druid Monocle gets stronger, your Mana Sense sharpens, allowing you to slow down time and overcome challenges like impassable doors and treacherous walkways.

【Sail a Ship!】

For the first time in the series, Ys X allows players to become a ship’s captain!
This adds an exciting new element of challenge to the adventure, such as exploring vast regions of the ocean using nautical charts as guides, and sometimes challenging enemy ships to naval battles!

【Land the Big One on the Open Seas!】

Engage in fishing at designated spots on water surfaces within fields and dungeons, where you can spot the shadows of fish.
First, select your bait and fishing spot to begin. Once you get a bite, you'll need to quickly press buttons or manipulate the joystick according to the situation. This will increase the fishing gauge at the top of your screen. When it's completely filled, you've successfully reeled in your catch!

【New Features Exclusive to the Steam Version!】

Supports 21:9 ultra-wide monitors and frame rates exceeding 60fps! Enjoy a wider field of view and smoother gameplay.
Preset settings tailored to your gaming environment are also available, ensuring a comfortable experience even on the Steam Deck.

【Engine Powered by DirectX 12】

With improved performance and support for Intel® XeSS, NVIDIA DLSS, and AMD FSR, you can experience the beautiful world of Ys X at higher resolutions and frame rates than ever before.

【About the Game】

The story takes place in the northern sea Obelia Bay, a bay filled with countless islands of all sizes.
Adol Christin, a young adventurer who has explored the ancient kingdom of Ys, encounters two factions: the “Normans,” seafaring people known for their powerful warriors, and the “Greegers,” a mysterious group of immortals that threatens the people of Obelia Bay.
Ys X: Nordics depicts a brand-new adventure in the northern sea Obelia Bay, featuring the young adventurer, Adol Christin, as its protagonist!

Last evaluated Jun 20, 2026
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