REDONDO BEACH, Calif. — September 19, 2025 — It’s time to take flight into the new 1st Chapter! GungHo Online Entertainment America is proud to announce that Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now available on PlayStation®5 and Nintendo Switch™ (physical and digital), Nintendo Switch™ 2 (digital), and Steam® (digital).

Check out the new launch trailer here.

Players curious about the game can download a free prologue demo from the PlayStation™Store, Steam®, or the Nintendo eShop, joining Estelle and Joshua as they take their first steps on their journey. Progress made in the demo will also carry over if the player has purchased the full game.

A Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition will be available at launch. Players who purchase the Nintendo Switch™ version of the game can also upgrade to the Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition by purchasing a $1 Upgrade Pack. The enhancements include higher resolution and smoother frame rates.

The Standard Editions of the game can be purchased at major North American retailers and through Clear River Games for European residents.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Key Features:

• Fight your way with two battle systems:
  • Quick Battle: Land devastating blows and deftly avoid enemy attacks in real-time action!
  • Command Battle: Give orders one turn at a time in Command Battles! The key to victory is to carefully plan your strategy around ally and enemy positioning.
• Endless Strategies for Quartz Customization: Each character possesses a tactical orbment. By equipping crystal circuits known as quartz, the player can enhance a character’s stats and unlock various orbal arts.
• Bracer essentials: Use helpful notebooks such as the Bracer Notebook, Combat Handbook, Recipe Book, and Book List, vital tools for any adventurer.

Assets for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter can be accessed here. Review copies for press and media will be available upon request; contact media@acttil.com for more information.

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About Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
Originally released in 2004 for PC and ported to the PSP in 2006, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is a classic JRPG set in the Liberl Kingdom. The story follows Estelle Bright and her adoptive brother, Joshua, as they begin their journey to become senior bracers. What starts as a simple mission grows into a battle against a mysterious organization threatening their homeland. As they uncover hidden conspiracies, Estelle and Joshua face increasing dangers that test their courage and strengthen their bond. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is now available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 5, and Steam. For more information, visit the official website: www.trailsfirstchapter.com

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About Nihon Falcom
Nihon Falcom is a game developer founded in 1981 that has created many titles for consumer game platforms and boasts an extremely enthusiastic fanbase worldwide. Notable titles include the Ys series, the Trails series, and Tokyo Xanadu. September 2023 saw the latest release in the Ys series, YsⅩ-NORDICS- for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ and September 2024 saw the latest release in the Trails series, THE LEGEND OF HEROES KAI NO KISEKI -Farewell, O Zemuria- for PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5.

ABOUT GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
GungHo Online Entertainment America, Inc. (GOEA) is a multi-platform developer and publisher dedicated to delivering fun & unique titles like Puzzle & Dragons, Ninjala, and LET IT DIE. GOEA is the US division of GungHo Online Entertainment (GOE), whose studios include leading developers SUPERTRICK GAMES, GAME ARTS, and Gravity. GOEA distributes games for consoles, handhelds, mobile devices, and PC. GOEA is located in Redondo Beach, CA. For more information, visit www.gunghoonline.com.

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About Clear River Games
Clear River Games is a multi-platform publisher with a passion for classic retro games. Based in Karlstad, Sweden, the company was founded by Freemode, a part of the Embracer Group. Their vision is to bring the joy of experiencing vintage retro and revived classic game franchises to players around the globe. Clear River Games focuses on publishing high-quality classic game franchises, modern retro, pixel art, and indie games that inspire gamers, bring back great memories of the past, or help discover new great games, making them accessible both physically and digitally to players worldwide.

Visit clearrivergames.com for the latest news. Follow the brand on your social media platforms, and for all inquiries, contact hello@clearrivergames.com.

About Embracer Freemode
Embracer Freemode (“Freemode”) is Embracer Group`s 11th Operating Group. Freemode is a global ecosystem of independently run companies led by passionate creators, entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of combined experience in gaming and entertainment. Freemode supports its businesses with strategic, operational and financial support, helping businesses accelerate growth with a long-term mindset.

Freemode Operating Group companies include Embracer companies: Middle-earth Enterprises (USA), Limited Run Games (USA), Freemode GO LLC (USA), Tatsujin (Japan), Game Outlet Europe (Sweden), Clear River Games (Sweden), Quantic Lab (Romania), Bitwave Games (Sweden), Freemode GO Ltd (United Kingdom) and Grimfrost (Sweden).

MEDIA CONTACT
GUNGHO ONLINE ENTERTAINMENT AMERICA
Natsuki Nishikawa
Senior Communications Coordinator
natsuki@gunghoonline.com