NIS America and Nihon Falcom have announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure will launch on September 10th for PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. A short trailer accompanied the announcement, showcasing a sizzle reel of what awaits Lloyd Banning in the city of Crossbell. Check it out below!
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero & Trails to Azure Release Date Announcement
Players can pre-order the two games separately as digital editions ($39.99 USD) or combined as a physical edition ($69.99). A limited edition ($109.99) is also available via the NIS America online storefront. It will include both games, a selected soundtrack, a holographic card set, an acrylic stand, an art book, iron-on insignias, and a coaster set.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure make up the Crossbell Duology, where players take on the role of Lloyd Banning and his allies as members of the Crossbell Police Department, and specifically in the Special Support Section. Players aid Lloyd in keeping the citizens and city of Crossbell in relative order, alternating between exploratory sections and turn-based battles. For further details, check out their official synopses below:
Trails from Zero Overview
Revisit Crossbell in this exciting chapter from the renowned The Legend of Heroes series! The site of an ongoing territorial struggle between the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard, Crossbell has developed into a prosperous city-state and one of the continent’s leading economic centers.
After three years away from his hometown, Lloyd Bannings returns in order to follow his late brother’s footsteps and join the Crossbell Police Department. However, when he arrives, he finds he’s been assigned to the Special Support Section, a new division that handles odd jobs and minor requests. He meets his new teammates, which include Elie MacDowell, the granddaughter of the city’s mayor; Randy Orlando, a womanizing ex-soldier; and Tio Plato, a young tech genius.
Features:
- Welcome to Crossbell: An exciting story arc in the Trails universe is about to begin in this iconic city-state! Experience a rich and refreshing game world that is teeming with secrets and adventures.
- A Scenic City: With enhanced visuals and high-definition textures, the city-state of Crossbell has never looked better. The new consoles can support up to 120 frames per second and even up to 4k resolution! Switch between original and upscaled textures.
- Your City, Your Story: High-Speed Mode lets you cruise through the city at your preferred pace. Blaze through battles or savor the story—you decide! Nintendo Switch 2 features mouse support, too!
Trails to Azure Overview
The story of aspiring hero Lloyd Bannings continues in Trails to Azure!
Set just a few months after the events of Trails from Zero, a temporary peace has settled over Crossbell and the Special Support Section find themselves with newfound fame and status, thanks to their heroic actions.
However, the peace is soon broken with the rise of multiple organizations with ulterior motives. Framing these growing tensions is the increasing pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard, with Crossbell caught between them. With the safety of their home and the foundations of their team now on the line, Lloyd and his allies must gear themselves for the threats that loom ahead. Little do they know that Crossbell will soon become the stage for a climactic conflict that will determine its future…
Features:
- The Fate of the City-State: Play through the finale of the Crossbell arc, a key thread within the Trails universe. What lies ahead for Lloyd Bannings and his ragtag squad of allies?
- Crossbell’s Finest Forces: Experience new combat features introduced by Trails to Azure, including Burst, Back Attack, and even your own customizable car. Also, meet a few familiar faces from the Trails of Cold Steel series!
- Power from the Past: Import save data from Trails from Zero for a different story experience, including additional conversations and alternate dialogue! Enjoy this sequel with up to 120 FPS or at 4K resolution using either original or upscaled textures.
Trails from Zero Screenshots (PC)
Trails from Azure Screenshots (PC)
For RPGFan’s thoughts on the Crossbell Duology, check out Caitlin Argyros’ duo of reviews, that of The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure. If the saga-spanning Trails series appeals but you’re unsure where to find your footing, check out Scott Clay’s in-depth primer as well.
I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating that the continual desire by Nihon Falcom to have every entry in the Trails series available for players, ranging from quality-of-life remaster to full-scale remake, is an admirable mission of accessibility.
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will release on September 10th for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. They are currently available for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
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Source: Gematsu
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