Ys X: Proud Nordics launches for the West in Early 2026

Ys X: Proud Nordics launches early 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC through NIS America in the West.

Ys X: Proud Nordics for the West will arrive for PC via Steam, Epic, and GOG in addition to Nintendo Switch 2. More details for the Western launch are not available as of this writing, but the PC port will be done by PH3. Check it out on Steam here. The base Ys X is now available in the West on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC (Steam). You can find all our Ys X: Nordics coverage including Adam's review, my platform comparisons, and more here. The store listing from NIS America confirms that the physical release on Nintendo Switch 2 will be a Game Key Card:

Ys X: Proud Nordics is now available in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2 and in Asia through Clouded Leopard Entertainment for Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam. It launches in early 2026 in the West for Nintendo Switch 2 and PC (Steam, GOG)

You can find the Ys X: Proud Nordics announcement trailer for the West from NIS America and more details below:

We are excited to announce that Ys X: Proud Nordics, the definitive edition of the critically acclaimed entry in the Ys series, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and PC early 2026. 

As the definitive edition of this critically acclaimed entry in the Ys series, Ys X: Proud Nordics offers all of the fast-paced combat and enthralling narrative of the original release, with new mechanics, a high-difficulty dungeon, and a brand-new storyline seamlessly integrated throughout the game. 

After a tense encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol and the proud Norman Karja find themselves bound together by shackles of Mana, and by the looming threat of an undying horde known as the Griegr, who seek to pillage the vibrant Obelia Gulf. Aboard their ship, the Sandras, Adol and Karja gather a trusty crew of friends and allies as they go head-to-head with the Griegr in one unforgettable journey!