Two Legend of Heroes Games Porting to Switch 2 and PS5

May 5, in the year of our Lord 2026 -- NIS America is excited to announce that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5.

Experience the renowned The Legend of Heroes Crossbell duology on modern consoles! Both the Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 versions of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure feature a variety of performance enhancements, including 4k resolution! The Nintendo Switch 2 versions even include mouse input support. Each game will be available separately on digital storefronts, or can be purchased together as a physical collection!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero

Revisit Crossbell in this exciting chapter from the renowned The Legend of Heroes series! The site of an ongoing territorial struggle between the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard, Crossbell has developed into a prosperous city-state and one of the continent’s leading economic centers.

After three years away from his hometown, Lloyd Bannings returns in order to follow his late brother's footsteps and join the Crossbell Police Department. However, when he arrives, he finds he's been assigned to the Special Support Section, a new division that handles odd jobs and minor requests. He meets his new teammates, which include Elie MacDowell, the granddaughter of the city's mayor; Randy Orlando, a womanizing ex-soldier; and Tio Plato, a young tech genius.

Features:

Welcome to Crossbell: An exciting story arc in the Trails universe is about to begin in this iconic city-state! Experience a rich and refreshing game world that is teeming with secrets and adventures.
A Scenic City: With enhanced visuals and HD textures, the city-state of Crossbell has never looked better. The new consoles can support up to 120 FPS and even up to 4k resolution! Switch between original and upscaled textures.
Your City, Your Story: High-Speed Mode lets you cruise through the city at your preferred pace. Blaze through battles or savor the story—you decide! Nintendo Switch 2 features mouse support, too!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

The story of aspiring hero Lloyd Bannings continues in Trails to Azure!

Set just a few months after the events of Trails from Zero, a temporary peace has settled over Crossbell and the Special Support Section find themselves with newfound fame and status, thanks to their heroic actions.

However, the peace is soon broken with the rise of multiple organizations with ulterior motives. Framing these growing tensions is the increasing pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard, with Crossbell caught between them. With the safety of their home and the foundations of their team now on the line, Lloyd and his allies must gear themselves for the threats that loom ahead. Little do they know that Crossbell will soon become the stage for a climactic conflict that will determine its future...

Features:

The Fate of the City-State: Play through the finale of the Crossbell arc, a key thread within the Trails universe. What lies ahead for Lloyd Bannings and his ragtag squad of allies?
Crossbell’s Finest Forces: Experience new combat features introduced by Trails to Azure, including Burst, Back Attack, and even your own customizable car. Also, meet a few familiar faces from the Trails of Cold Steel series!
Power from the Past: Import save data from Trails from Zero for a different story experience, including additional conversations and alternate dialogue! Enjoy this sequel with up to 120 FPS or at 4K resolution using either original or upscaled textures.

Title: The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero; The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure
Release: 2026
Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5
Genre: JRPG
Players: 1
Text Languages: English
Audio Languages: Japanese
ESRB Rating: TEEN
Publisher: NIS America, Inc.
Developer: Nihon Falcom

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