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Legend of Heroes Fans Shocked by Blink and You’ll Miss It Trails in the Sky Remake Nintendo Direct Announcement

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Legend of Heroes Fans Shocked by Blink and You’ll Miss It Trails in the Sky Remake Nintendo Direct Announcement

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment during today’s Nintendo Direct, Nihon Falcom announced an all-new remake of Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky for the Nintendo Switch.

Fans were stunned by the brief glimpse of the remake, titled Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st, that appeared briefly during a trailer during today’s Direct. It was so quick that many fans were left wondering what they were seeing.

One fan wrote on X/Twitter: “What’s going on??? Trails in the Sky remake hidden in a montage???”

Another wrote: “They’re remaking one of the greatest games of all time and it only had a brief spot in a trailer.”

A longer presentation took place during the Japanese Nintendo Direct stream, with a more detailed look at the gameplay. In a word, it looks fantastic.

A classic RPG finally gets its due

The remake is a boon for fans of the sprawling RPG series, who have been waiting years for Trails in the Sky to hit Switch. That’s because the Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky trilogy started it all, originally releasing on PC before hitting PSP in North America in 2011. The series is available on Steam, but otherwise, it’s relatively hard to find.

“The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky is the first installment in a trilogy that promises to be solid and entertaining,” we wrote in our original review. “While this first chapter isn’t the most original yet, like any good JRPG, it offers fun writing, dynamic combat, interesting tasks, a captivating narrative, and hours upon hours of gameplay. And while the game’s 50/50 balance of combat and story may not appeal to everyone, its charm and entertainment make it well worth the investment.”

Trails in the Sky has gained a cult following thanks to its fantastical world, memorable protagonists, and dense combat system, spawning a franchise that spans multiple entries across multiple arcs. The most recent entry was Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak, which released earlier this year.

Aside from Trails of the Sky, there were several other announcements made during today’s Direct, including a new Castlevania collection and more. You can read all of the announcements here. The Trails in the Sky remake is set to release in 2025.

Kat Bailey is IGN’s News Director and co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Got a tip? Send her a private message at @the_katbot.