Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue demo now available, Switch 2 version announced

by Mikhail Madnani on 21 August, 2025

Today, Falcom and GungHo have released a free Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo covering the game's prologue.

Progress made in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue demo can be brought over to the full game at launch. You can download the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Prologue demo using the links for PS5 here, Nintendo Switch here (releasing later), and PC Steam here. Read James' thoughts based on the demo here and the PC port here. Stay tuned for more from me on this soon. You can watch the opening video below:

Falcom also announced a Switch 2 version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. This version will be a digital-only release worldwide offering higher resolution and frame rate support. It will be available as an upgrade to those who buy the Switch version through an Upgrade Pass priced at 150 Yen in Japan and $1 in the US. Thanks to Gematsu for the heads up!

If you missed the recent news around thwe upcoming remake, an interview with Falcom's Kondo revealed that it took a programmer 80 hours to fully complete game. Kondo also explained the Japanese voice cast changes in the same interview.

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter launches worldwide on September 19 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam), and newly announced for Nintendo Switch 2.

You can find the demo details and more from GungHo below:

In the demo version, players can experience the prologue of the story. Save data can be carried over to the full version of the game to continue the journey.
Play the demo now and step into the unforgettable 1st chapter of your journey!
- Train to become a senior bracer in the Liberl Kingdom
- Travel through the Rolent region
- Play as Estelle, Joshua, and Scherazard
- Face an exhilarating boss battle
Opening movie:
Catch a glimpse of this epic 1st journey into #TrailsintheSky1st in this all-new Opening Movie! Experience this, and so much more, in the demo available now on PS5 and Steam. The Nintendo Switch version will be available at a later date.