Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter brings Estelle Bright back for a sweeping RPG adventure across Liberl on PC, PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Her search for Joshua soon grows into a larger struggle against Ouroboros, pairing an emotional journey with faster field combat and tactical command battles.
At a Glance
- Release Date: September 16, 2026 (Steam); September 17, 2026 (PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2)
- Genre: Action RPG, Adventure, JRPG
- Platform: PC (Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
- Cost: $59.99 USD
- Developer/Publisher: Nihon Falcom / GungHo Online Entertainment America, Clouded Leopard Entertainment
- Store Link: Get Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on Steam → | Get Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on PlayStation → | Get Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on Nintendo →
A New Crisis for Liberl
After the coup that shook the Kingdom of Liberl, Estelle and Joshua earn their place as senior bracers. Their celebration is cut short when Joshua reveals the truth about his past and disappears, leaving Estelle with his harmonica and one clear purpose: find him. Her journey leads back across familiar regions while the secret society Ouroboros moves openly against the kingdom and the mystery of the Shining Ring grows more dangerous.
The story directly continues the first chapter, so returning players will get the most from its character reunions and political threads. Clear data from the previous game can also provide useful bonus items, helping Estelle begin the next stage of her journey with a little extra support. Learn more from the official Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter website.
Core Gameplay Features
Fast Field Action and Tactical Command Battles
Enemies can be pressured during quick field encounters before the action shifts into turn-based command battles. New Crafts and S-Crafts expand each character’s role, while Brave Rush lets linked party members chain attacks during Quick Battles.
- Crafts and S-Crafts: Character-specific techniques deliver utility, damage and dramatic finishing moves.
- Brave Rush: Link party attacks to keep momentum during faster encounters.
- Orbment Arts: Customize quartz combinations to unlock elemental magic and shape each party member’s strengths.
A Larger Party and More Side Activities
Fan-favorite allies return as playable party members, giving you more combinations to test in battle. Away from the main conflict, fishing, poker, cooking and bracer assignments add lighter moments while making Liberl feel like a lived-in place rather than a corridor between story scenes.
A Sequel Built Around Continuity
Relationships, towns and unresolved mysteries carry real weight because this chapter builds directly on the first game. Optional conversations and side quests often add context to the central conflict, so slowing down can reveal meaningful character moments that are easy to miss.
Who Is This For?
This is an easy recommendation for players who enjoy story-rich JRPGs, party customization and long-form character arcs. It is especially suited to anyone who finished the first chapter and wants a more urgent journey with broader combat options, although newcomers should begin with the previous game to appreciate the returning cast and political stakes.
Pro Tip
Carry over your first-chapter clear data if you have it, then review every character’s Crafts and orbment setup before major story missions. Brave Rush rewards coordinated positioning, but a balanced mix of healing, support Arts and reliable damage will help more than chasing flashy combos alone.