The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon will launch for Switch 2 alongside its previously announced PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG) versions in January 2026, publisher NIS America announced. This is a delay from its previously planned fall 2025 release window.
“I’m excited to announce that the latest entry in Nihon Falcom‘s Trails series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, will also be released on Nintendo Switch 2,” says Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo in a press release. “With the power of the Nintendo Switch 2, we expect players to have an even more enjoyable experience. In fact, this will mark the debut of the Trails series on the Nintendo Switch 2, and I personally have high expectations for it. Please continue to look forward to the release!”
Pre-orders for the Switch 2 version of the NIS America Online Store limited edition are now available for $109.99. It will ship on a game-key card. Pre-orders for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch versions are also available for $99.99.
Here is an overview of the game, via NIS America:
About
Van Arkride and the members of Arkride Solutions are back, and this time the future of the entire Zemurian continent is at stake! The people of Zemuria await the launch of humanity’s first foray into space with bated breath. A sudden invitation from Marduk to cooperate in a high-tech training exercise sets Van, Ashen Chevalier Rean Schwarzer, and Father Kevin Graham on a collision course with the secrets at the very core of Zemuria.
Their paths may diverge, but the ultimate question remains the same: Just what lies beyond the edge of the horizon?
Key Features
- All Trails Lead Here – Paths from across Zemuria intertwine with higher stakes than ever before as the Trails series enters its final chapter!
- Gameplay, Evolved – New gameplay mechanics such as Shard Commands, Awakening, and the time-freezing Z.O.C. give you an unprecedented amount of options in both Field and Command Battles!
- Dream Teams – Gather allies from all over Calvard and beyond and put a stop to Ouroboros’ machinations in the Grim Garten, a dungeon that you can take on with your own custom party!