Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo spoke about this in an interview.
«Since Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a remake of the first game, if we don’t continue with a remake of Trails in the Sky SC, fans will say: “Are you kidding me?” We want to remake the second part. In 2004, players had to wait too long for its release on PC. This time we want to avoid such a pause. As for subsequent remakes, it will depend on demand.»
He also spoke about new projects. The latest installment in the series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon, was released in Japan in September 2024. The English version is expected in January 2026.
«This game is similar in plot to the first Trails in the Sky, so we are preparing a direct sequel», the head of the studio confirmed.
Kondo emphasized that before the «culmination in Kai no Kiseki,» he wanted to update the first Trails in the Sky. According to him, the team was tired of constant sequels, and the project became a way to «recharge.» Falcom plans to develop the series for both newcomers and veterans, noting that the industry is changing and they will have to experiment.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will be released on September 19, 2025, on PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch, and PS5. An Upgrade Pack for Switch 2 will be available for $1.00.