Ys X: Nordics Cruises West This Fall

Ys X: Nordics is finally hitting Western shores this fall, and I swear this feels better than receiving chocolates on Valentine’s Day.

Publisher NIS America shared that the tenth entry in Falcom’s illustrious Ys series will come to PlayStation 5 and 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. The PC release will have a Japanese text option.

Ys X: Nordics originally launched in Japan on September 28th, 2023. Asian regions are expected to get the PC version on March 14th, courtesy of publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment. Here’s an overview of the much-anticipated action RPG.

About Ys X: Nordics

About the Game:

Following their tenuous encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol Christin and the proud pirate Karja Balta find themselves bound by fate – and the mysterious power of Mana! As they search for a way to undo the mystical ties that bind them, they soon find themselves caught up in a conflict between two factions: the seafaring warriors known as the Normans and the enigmatic and seemingly immortal Griegr. In order to save the people of Obelia Gulf, Adol and Karja must navigate the depths of their unexpected bond and the power that it grants them.

Key Details:

• Two Heroes, One Story: Bound by unexpected circumstances, the young adventurer Adol and the Norman pirate Karja must work together to determine the fate of Obelia Gulf and its people.
• Cross Action System: Swap between controlling Adol and Karja independently or together. Combine their unique strengths to overcome enemies, and build up the Revenge Gauge to unleash devastating attacks.
• The Power of Mana: Harness the unique abilities of Mana to overcome challenges. Grapple and slide through dungeons, demolish obstacles, create new platforms, and uncover hidden treasures and critical points.
• Sailor’s Delight: The sailing ship known as the Sandras takes your exploration to new levels. Ocean travel, naval battles, and discovering uncharted islands are all made possible with this seaworthy vessel.

Adol’s job really is just beach, huh?

Fun fact: there was a roughly 495-day lag between Ys IX: Monstrum Nox‘s Japanese and English releases. Compared to that, the wait for NIS to localize Ys X has felt slightly more tolerable. Slightly.

Peruse our game page for earlier coverage of Ys X and more screens. For even more details, check out the official website.

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