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. The series is part of the larger '' The Legend of Heroes'' franchise. ''Trails'' is set on the continent of Zemuria and features

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set across the nations of Liberl (''

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''), Crossbell ('' Trails to Zero'' and ''

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''), Erebonia (''

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''), and Calvard (''

Trails Through Daybreak is a 2021 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger '' The Legend of Heroes'' franchise, and is the first game in the Calvard story arc. It marks the second half ...

'', '' Trails Beyond the Horizon''). 13 main entries having been released since the first release in 2004. ''Trails'' primarily features turn-based combat, with spin-offs and more recent entries featuring more action

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. The series was conceived by Falcom to have the most ambitious narrative in gaming, with producer Toshihiro Kondo considering it his life's work. ''Trails'' games were released only in Asia until the 2010s, when English versions were published by

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and

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. The series had sold 8.5 million copies by 2024.

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, and other canonical media have also been released.

Overview

''Trails'' is a series of

s by

set in a

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universe. It began as the sixth entry in Falcom's '' The Legend of Heroes'' franchise with the release of '' The Legend of Heroes VI: Trails in the Sky'' in 2004. Despite that, it had no narrative connection with prior ''Legend of Heroes'' games and is considered its own distinct franchise. The ''Trails'' games are set within a few years of each other and follow an overarching narrative, with the events of a few entries crossing over into another. The series was conceived by Falcom to have the most ambitious story in video games, with company president and series producer Toshihiro Kondo considering it to be his life's work. The games are made using proprietary

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s by Falcom, with the exception being Sony's PhyreEngine used for the ''

'' games. The series is heavily influenced by

and features several

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s and

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common to it. ''Trails'' is set across several locations on the continent of Zemuria, such as the Liberl Kingdom, the city-state of Crossbell, the Erebonian Empire, and the Calvard Republic, among others. Zemuria is home to several groups, factions, and organizations, such as the Bracer's Guild, the Septian Church, and the secret society of Ouroboros. The series is set half a century after the discovery of orbal energy, an analog to

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. This led to a

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caused by the invention of Orbments, mechanical devices varying greatly in size and scope that run off orbal energy, powering everyday appliances up to

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and other large machinery. Orbal energy also allowed for the casting of

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-like "arts", which exist in seven elemental forms. ''Trails'' also features

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elements, with subjects such as imperialism, classism, and immigration being a part of the narrative. In contrast with many other role-playing games, nearly every

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in the series has a name, with several having their own

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s of varying degrees of importance to the main plot.

Gameplay

The combat of ''Trails'' is

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with

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elements. Unlike most other turn-based games, the series lacks

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s as most enemies are visible on the

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. Combat takes place on a large grid, with characters only able to move across a set number of squares or perform a single ability each turn. Turns are listed on a timeline on the screen, which can be manipulated with certain abilities. In addition to basic attacks and item usage, every character has abilities known as Crafts and Arts. Crafts are unique to each character and are usually unlocked or strengthened by leveling up. S-Crafts are a character's ultimate ability fueled by a meter that builds as they deal and take damage. When full, players can use it at any time to bypass the turn order to perform skills such as dealing large amounts of damage or supporting their party with

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and buffs. Arts are magic-like spells that are powerful but take time to cast. Rather than being unique to any specific character or monster like Crafts, Arts are determined by the type and specific arrangement of Quartz, items similar to Materia from ''

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''. Each successive game usually introduces new gameplay mechanics, such as the addition of ''

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''-like social events in ''Trails of Cold Steel'' or the optional action-based combat system in ''

''.

Games

''Trails'' is split into four interconnected

s: ''Trails in the Sky'', ''Crossbell'', ''Trails of Cold Steel'', and ''Trails Through Daybreak''. The series also has a few

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, some of which feature other styles of gameplay or are considered

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Liberl arc (''Trails in the Sky'')

The first arc of the series, ''Trails in the Sky'', consists of three games. They are set within the Liberl Kingdom and primarily follow Estelle Bright and her adopted brother Joshua, members of the Bracer's Guild, a civilian peacekeeping and monster-hunting organization. The first game, ''

'', was released in Japan in 2004 for

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and for the

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(PSP) in 2006. The second game, ''

Trails in the Sky SC ''The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC'' is a 2006 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger '' The Legend of Heroes'' series, and follows ''Trails in the Sk ...

'', continues the plot of the first and was released in Japan for Windows in 2006 and the PSP the following year. The third game, '' Trails in the Sky the 3rd'', follows Septian Church agent Kevin Graham, who is sent to an otherworldly dimension known as Phantasma alongside many characters from the previous two games. ''Sky the 3rd'' also features vignettes exploring character backstories as well as foreshadowing plot elements explored in later arcs. It was released in Japan in 2007 for Windows and the PSP in 2008. A 3D remake of the first game, '' Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter'', is scheduled for release worldwide for

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, and Windows in late 2025. In 2010,

acquired the rights to localize and publish the trilogy in English. Despite the first game being finished in 2011, ''SC'' and ''the 3rd'' were not released until the mid-2010s due to several challenges during the localization process, such as slow communication with Falcom and

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due to the size of their scripts, with the first game alone having over 1.5 million Japanese characters.

Crossbell arc (''Trails from Zero'' and ''Trails to Azure'')

The ''Crossbell'' arc consists of two games. They are set in Crossbell, a city-state located between the great powers of Erebonia and Calvard. It follows rookie police investigator Lloyd Bannings and the Special Support Section, consisting of himself, Elie McDowell, Randy Orlando, and Tio Plato, as they protect the city from criminal activity and the geopolitical situation that looms over it. The first game, ''

Trails from Zero is a 2010 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger '' The Legend of Heroes'' series, and follows '' Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' (2007). ''Trails from Zero'' and ...

'', was released in Japan for the PSP in 2010. The second, '' Trails to Azure'', was released in Japan for the PSP in 2011. The duology did not see official English release for over a decade until

took over rights to the series' English localization in 2019. They released ''Trails from Zero'' in 2022 and ''Trails to Azure'' in 2023 for

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, and Windows.

Erebonia arc (''Trails of Cold Steel'')

The ''Trails of Cold Steel'' arc follows Rean Schwarzer and Class VII, a specialized group of students attending Thors Military Academy in the Erebonian Empire. The first game, ''

'' was released for the

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and

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in Japan in 2013. '' Trails of Cold Steel II'' is a direct continuation of the first game and was released for the PlayStation 3 and Vita in 2014. The third and fourth games, '' Trails of Cold Steel III'' and '' IV'', follow Rean in his new role as an instructor of a new Class VII at a branch campus of Thors. ''Cold Steel III'' was released for the

(PS4) in Japan in 2017, while ''Cold Steel IV'' was released in the following year. A fifth game, '' Trails into Reverie'', was released in 2020 and acts as an epilogue to both the Crossbell and Erebonia arcs and follows Rean, Lloyd, and a masked character known as C. English versions of ''Cold Steel'' and ''Cold Steel II'' were released by Xseed Games in 2015 and 2016, respectively. NIS America released ''Cold Steel III'' in 2019, ''IV'' in 2020, and ''Trails into Reverie'' in 2023. A box set containing all five games was released in Japan for the PS4 in July 2022.

Calvard arc (''Trails Through Daybreak, Trails Beyond the Horizon'')

''Trails Through Daybreak'' follows Van Arkride, a mix of a detective and bounty hunter known as a Spriggan, and high schooler Agnes Claudel, who hires Van to search for eight artifacts that hold the key to solving an apocalyptic mystery. The arc is set in Calvard and is considered the start of the second half of the series. The first game, ''

'', was released in Japan for the

in 2021. It features an action-based battle system as well as updates to the traditional turn-based system. An English version was released by NIS America in July 2024 in addition to a

version. A sequel, ''

Trails Through Daybreak II is a 2022 role-playing video game developed by Nihon Falcom. The game is a part of the ''Trails (series), Trails'' series, itself a part of the larger ''The Legend of Heroes'' franchise, and is a sequel to ''Trails Through Daybreak'' (2021). '' ...

'', was released in Japan for the PlayStation 4 and

in September 2022 and for the Switch in July 2024. The English version released in February 2025. A third game, '' Trails Beyond the Horizon'', was released in Japan in September 2024 and will be released in English in late 2025. A sequel to ''Trails Beyond the Horizon'' is planned to end the Calvard arc.

Spin-offs and other media

''Trails'' has seen several

and works in other types of media, including

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s, and

. ''

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'' is a

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featuring characters from ''Trails'' and Falcom's '' Ys'' series. It was released exclusively in Japan in July 2010 but received an English

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patch in October 2021. '' The Legend of Nayuta: Boundless Trails'' was released in Japan in July 2012 and worldwide in 2023. It does not take place within Zemuria and also differs from the rest of the series by being an

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. '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails at Sunrise'' is a Japanese-only

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developed by UserJoy Technology. It was first released in 2016 as a

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before being ported to several other platforms. An

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adaptation of ''Trails in the Sky SC'' was produced by

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; part one was released in November 2011 while the second was released in February 2012. They were licensed by

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for release in North America that same year. A 12-episode

series produced by

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, '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – Northern War'', aired in early 2023. A mobile game based on the anime was released in Japan in December 2023 and worldwide in May 2024. Several

adaptations of games in the series have been released. ''Trails in the Sky'' also received a

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. Other manga, such as ''The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero Pre-Story -The Ring of Judgment-'' and ''Trails in the Sky Gaiden: The Tale of Loewe'', are original works that provide

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to certain characters. Several characters from the series also appeared in ''

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'', a four-part comedy manga which later saw two short anime adaptations in the mid-2010s.

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adaptations of the games have also been produced, with a few set between the games and filling in details glossed over. Transcripts of two ''Trails of Cold Steel'' dramas were translated by Xseed Games and published online as promotional material for ''Trails of Cold Steel II''. A 2.5D musical based on ''Trails of Cold Steel'' ran in January 2017. '' The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Destiny'', a

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by TCG Corporation was released in Japan in November 2024.

Reception

''Trails'' has been praised for its

s and

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, with its scope and sense of continuity being compared to the ''

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'' novels by

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setting for ''

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'', and the

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. Despite the series' English localization being praised for their quality, their slow release pace has been criticized, with them tending to lag years behind the original Japanese games. The music written for the series by Falcom Sound Team jdk, the company's team of composers, has also been praised. Characters or other elements from ''Trails'' have been featured in

promotions with other games, including ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Langrisser Mobile'', '' Utawarerumono: Zan'', '' Valkyrie Anatomia'', and a few Japanese mobile games. Characters from the series were also featured in a 2019 collaboration event with VREX, a

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arcade and café in Japan. , a list of ''Trails'' characters was the largest article on the

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at over 440,000 characters. , the series had sold 8.5 million copies worldwide.

References

External links

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