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Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter adds Switch 2 version; ‘Prologue’ demo now available for PS5, Switch, and PC

Falcom will release a Switch 2 version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter alongside its previously announced versions, and a “Prologue” demo is available now for PlayStation 5, Switch (Ja…

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The Switch 2 version of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will be a digital-only release worldwide, with "no plans" to release a physical edition. It will offer a higher resolution and frame rate, as well as faster load times compared to the Switch version. Users who purchase the Switch version in either physical or digital format will be able to upgrade to the Switch 2 version by purchasing the "Upgrade Pack" for $1.00 / 150 yen. To play the Switch 2 version, you must purchase the Switch version and the "Upgrade Pack."

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Demo

The legendary first chapter of the Trails Series

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[Gambit2483]

I'm not even mad it's an upgrade from the Switch 1 physical version. Better that than a game-key, imo

 

[Gambit2483]

Double post.

 

[mayham2199]

downloading demo now.

 

[jshackles]

PC port is honestly much better than I expected. The pre-rendered cut scenes are 30fps and capped at 16:9, but the rest of the game supports 21:9 (nothing above, unfortunately) and an uncapped frame rate that you can cap in the settings. Looked great on my monitor at 144fps at 21:9.

Voices are a little jarring, since I recently played through the originals with the Japanese "Evo" voices modded in, but I'm sure I'll get used to it.

Now to decide if I want to get this for PC or Switch, that $1 upgrade working with the physical cart has me excited.

 

[adamsapple]

Thanks, downloading the demo now.

 

[Zacfoldor]

 

[StereoVsn]

That's a pretty good approach. It allows folks to get physical Switch version on the cart and then get a very cheap upgrade.

I will grab a Steam demo and try it out over the weekend. I really like TitS FC and SC, so hopefully the remake will be good. It's a shame that SC remake is years away if it even happens.

 

[jshackles]

Transferred over to the Steam Deck to give it a shot there. Game plays nice and looks decent enough for the screen size, but struggles to keep 60fps. I capped it at 40fps and it feels pretty good like that. I'm curious how the Switch 2 version will look / play.

The demo progress carries over to the full game btw

 

[adamsapple]

Played some of the demo.
Looks like this is the first time they've added a 120fps mode to a console version too. Drops resolution and makes jaggies more obvious but seems to run fine.

I don't think there's a need to swap from the 60fps mode, personally, but for those that do, there's the option now at least.

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Shadow quality is kinda shit regardless of either mode, tho.

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Schera's intro is just a shot of her boobs. Nice.

 

[duck_sauce]

Oh, pretty cool.
I've been waiting for this. I'd love to play it on the Switch 2, but I'm really worried about the performance.

Is the demo available on the Switch 2 at the moment?
I can't check right now.

 

[Arsic]

Shit now I don't know which version to get.

I assume ps5 I could get 4k 60fps, and switch 2 is stuck with like 1080p 60fps?

 

[Hudo]

Played some of the demo.
Looks like this is the first time they've added a 120fps mode to a console version too. Drops resolution and makes jaggies more obvious but seems to run fine.

I don't think there's a need to swap from the 60fps mode, personally, but for those that do, there's the option now at least.

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Shadow quality is kinda shit regardless of either mode, tho.

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Schera's intro is just a shot of her boobs. Nice.

Modern Square Enix could never

 

[Power Pro]

Am I in the BustMust thread?

 

[tkscz]

Shit now I don't know which version to get.

I assume ps5 I could get 4k 60fps, and switch 2 is stuck with like 1080p 60fps?

I'm not digital foundry it anything but it looks like, from the demo, 1440p60fps and 1080p 120fps.

 

[anyasok]

You can blame the switch version for the pre-calvard non seamlesd indoor trsnsitions.

 

[CentralScrutinizer]

You can blame the switch version for the pre-calvard non seamlesd indoor trsnsitions.

There are plenty of Switch 1 open world games with seamless transitions into buildings and in between areas. You can blame the devs for it.

 

[Touch fuzZy. get BizZay]

looks good

but "why is my present a boy?!?" changed to "who is this boy??!"

I thought the original line is funnier

 

[Mitsurux]

Really looking forward to this one. Going to down load the demo at lunch.

Also kinda like the upgrade path... buy physical on switch 1 small fee to bump to switch 2 version.

 

[Skifi28]

Any idea how long the demo is?

 

[Kazdane]

Any idea how long the demo is?

I haven't finished it yet, but from what I've seen on Reddit, apparently it's the full Prologue, and progress will also carry to the full game.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

 

[Jade Knight 08]

Thanks! Downloading now.

 

[Danjin44]

Is this the game where the story starts?

 

[Labadal]

Is this the game where the story starts?

This is it.

 

[Danjin44]

This is it.

Then I'm gonna play demo and if I like it I might buy this game.

 

[mayham2199]

I haven't finished it yet, but from what I've seen on Reddit, apparently it's the full Prologue, and progress will also carry to the full game.

Haven't confirmed either but this has been the standard for all the other demos.

 

[adamsapple]

Any idea how long the demo is?

Extremely meaty. A couple of hours of content easy.

It's basically the entire prologue of the game, goes by a lot faster in the PSP version but with the bigger fields, more tutorializing etc here, it lasts longer.

 

[Skifi28]

Played an hour or so and loved it. Going back to cold steel combat after two daybreak games felt surprisingly refreshing. Not playing anymore, I will save it for the full release.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Wait, there's still no Switch 2 demo? Fiddle sticks!

 

[Boss Mog]

Very pleased to see a 120fps option on PS5 Pro.

 

[Justinus]

Loved and enjoyed the original. Can't wait to play this!

 

[Astray]

jshackles RPGSite did 2 features on the quality of the various versions of the game (incl performance on ROG Ally and Steam Deck), can you add them to the OP?

Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo impressions — Switch 2, PS5, Steam Deck, Switch, and ROG Ally tested | RPG Site

We try out the new Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter demo across PS5, Switch 2, Switch OLED, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally to see how it looks, runs, and feels across platforms.

www.rpgsite.net

Somehow, Falcom is delivering perhaps the best PC port of the year with Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter | RPG Site

After over a decade of console-only development, Falcom returns to PC development without missing a beat

www.rpgsite.net

 

[Thick Thighs Save Lives]

Here's some quick fps test I saw on Twitter. The Switch 2 is running the Switch demo version via backward compatibility.

 

[Lambogenie]

Is it even worth playing the original with this round the corner?

 

[Northeastmonk]

Transferred over to the Steam Deck to give it a shot there. Game plays nice and looks decent enough for the screen size, but struggles to keep 60fps. I capped it at 40fps and it feels pretty good like that. I'm curious how the Switch 2 version will look / play.

The demo progress carries over to the full game btw

That's what I wanted to know. I put a bunch of hours into the original on Steam, but stopped cause this was coming. Level cap or do they not give you a lot to grind, especially in those beginning hours.

 

[mèx]

Is it even worth playing the original with this round the corner?

Yes, the original (FC) is a charming game and still worth playing. Additionally you will be able to play the sequel (SC) immediately instead of having to wait for the remake.

The original games can be found for cheap too, FC costs around 5 euro on CDKeys for example.

 

[mayham2199]

Is it even worth playing the original with this round the corner?

I would say no. It's right around the corner might as well play this one. Then if you are desperate to see how the story continues (which you will be if you finish it) then you can just hop into the old SC version.

 

[Danjin44]

After playing the demo a little…….

This my first experience with Falcom game and it's pretty good, I like how expressive characters are in cutscenes.

 

[mèx]

I would say no.

 

[Danjin44]

Does the save transfer in full game like Octopath? If not I don't think I should play the demo any further if I'm already sold on the game.

 

[mayham2199]

Does the save transfer in full game like Octopath? If not I don't think I should play the demo any further if I'm already sold on the game.

Yes, the only thing that might happen is that you wont get any of the trophies that you would have playing the full version.

 

[Danjin44]

Yes, the only thing that might happen is that you wont get any of the trophies that you would have playing the full version.

If that's the case then I should just wait for the full version.

I'm already very sold on the game. I heard Falcom games are not very high budget but to me this game looks gorgeous and very good character animation and it runs silky smooth.

 

[Lorianus]

Anyone saying to play this over the original has to ask if that person plans to play the other games after this because man there are some baffling name changes in this gungho translation that directly clash with the established english terminology of the last 20 years of trails games.

Just a few snippets like the lovers couple in Rolent Armand and Ellie got their names changed to Areum and Aria so now people who play this and then encounter Armand and Ellie during the little sidequest in Azure dont even get the little callback.
Other little things like Esmelas Tower is now Jade Tower and so on, i dont know i hope the full release is a little more consistent with established terminology for the sake of consistency with the rest of the series.

 

[mayham2199]

If that's the case then I should just wait for the full version.

I'm already very sold on the game. I heard Falcom games are not very high budget but to me this game looks gorgeous and very good character animation and it runs silky smooth.

I haven't tried it yet because I'll just wait for the full version but most of their games are pretty low budget. This one seems like the highest budget game they've done so far. The good thing for them is the each arc revolves around a certain country and has you revisiting these places throughout the games so they have the option of reusing a ton of assets.

 

[Gambit2483]

After playing the demo a little…….

This my first experience with Falcom game and it's pretty good, I like how expressive characters are in cutscenes.

Wow, I'm surprised you've never played a Trails game! You would definitely love this series. It's basically JRPG heaven

 

[Danjin44]

Wow, I'm surprised you've never played a Trails game! You would definitely love this series. It's basically JRPG heaven

I always wanted get in to it but it just too many games, I admire the fact it's continues story but it hard to know where to start. It basically how some people feel trying jump to One Piece.

 

[jshackles]

I heard Falcom games are not very high budget but to me this game looks gorgeous and very good character animation and it runs silky smooth.

Whoever told you that was dead wrong. Honestly, they're the best in the business.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

One of my fav tracks from the original sounds great

 

[Danjin44]

Whoever told you that was dead wrong. Honestly, they're the best in the business.

Yeah, so far the demo looks REALY good and runs pretty smoothly. I'm big fan of Atlus game but I even have to admit most of their game don't run as smoothly as this game.