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

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

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

The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky the 1st remake full Japanese trailer.

It looks amazing. I can’t believe this is finally happening. pic.twitter.com/wfgpvIoK8Q

— Stealth (@Stealth40k) August 27, 2024

One fans wrote on X/Twitter, “What is happening??? Trails in the Sky remake hidden in a montage???”

Another wrote, “They are remaking one of the greatest games of all time and it only got a brief spot in a sizzle reel.”

A longer reveal took place during the Japanese Nintendo Direct stream, featuring a closer look at gameplay. It looks, in a word, fantastic.

A classic RPG finally gets its due

The remake is a massive deal for fans of the sprawling RPG series, who have been waiting for a Trails in the Sky release on Switch for years now. Indeed, the Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky trilogy was basically where it all began, originally releasing on PC before launching on 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 in what promises to be a strong, entertaining trilogy,” we wrote in our original review. “Although this first chapter is not the most original ever made, like any good JRPG it offers amusing writing, dynamic combat, interesting tasks, an absorbing narrative, and hours upon hours of gameplay. And while the game’s 50/50 balance between combat and story may not be to everyone’s taste, its charm and overall entertainment value make it well worth the investment.”

Trails in the Sky earned a cult audience with its fantastic worldbuilding, memorable protagonists, and dense battle system, spawning a franchise encompassing numerous entries over multiple arcs. The most recent entry was Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak, which released earlier this year.

Outside of Trails of the Sky, there were several other announcements during today’s Direct, including a new Castlevania collection and more. You read everything announced right here. The Trails in the Sky remake is set to release sometime in 2025.

Kat Bailey is IGN’s News Director as well as co-host of Nintendo Voice Chat. Have a tip? Send her a DM at @the_katbot.