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Nihon Falcom · Published by XSEED Games, Marvelous USA, Inc. · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 93% positive (3,203 reviews) · Metacritic 81 · 51 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Civil war has broken out across Erebonia. After his narrow escape from Trista, Rean will take up his sword again on a journey with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear...
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Embark on a thrilling journey through civil war-torn Erebonia as Rean leads his Divine Knight Valimar, fighting to reunite their classmates and end the conflict.
About this game
Peace is but a memory.
In the wake of the Noble Faction’s occupation of Heimdallr, civil war has broken out across Erebonia. The provincial armies, loyal to the aristocracy and the Four Great Houses, have claimed many of the nation’s great cities in the name of the Noble Alliance. The Imperial Army, called back from the four corners of the Empire, has only just begun its sweeping counterattack.
After Rean managed to escape Trista with Celine and Valimar, he awakens in the mountains near his hometown uncertain what fate befell his friends, who bravely threw themselves in harm’s way to buy him time to flee.
Though the road will not be an easy one, Rean decides to take up his sword again, journeying across Erebonia with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear…
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Taking place on the same continent as the fan favorite Trails in the Sky offshoot of Nihon Falcom’s storied The Legend of Heroes franchise, Trails of Cold Steel II (Sen no Kiseki II in Japanese) is a direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel, picking up one month after the decisive collision that changed the fate of the entire nation of Erebonia. The speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed “ARCUS” system returns with all the bells and whistles together with the new Overdrive mode, new means of transportation both across the land and sky, new allies, new dangers, and a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray.
In the wake of the Noble Faction’s occupation of Heimdallr, civil war has broken out across Erebonia. The provincial armies, loyal to the aristocracy and the Four Great Houses, have claimed many of the nation’s great cities in the name of the Noble Alliance. The Imperial Army, called back from the four corners of the Empire, has only just begun its sweeping counterattack.
After Rean managed to escape Trista with Celine and Valimar, he awakens in the mountains near his hometown uncertain what fate befell his friends, who bravely threw themselves in harm’s way to buy him time to flee.
Though the road will not be an easy one, Rean decides to take up his sword again, journeying across Erebonia with his Divine Knight, Valimar, in search of his friends from Class VII and a way to end the conflict before its price becomes far too dear…
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Taking place on the same continent as the fan favorite Trails in the Sky offshoot of Nihon Falcom’s storied The Legend of Heroes franchise, Trails of Cold Steel II (Sen no Kiseki II in Japanese) is a direct sequel to Trails of Cold Steel, picking up one month after the decisive collision that changed the fate of the entire nation of Erebonia. The speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed “ARCUS” system returns with all the bells and whistles together with the new Overdrive mode, new means of transportation both across the land and sky, new allies, new dangers, and a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray.
KEY FEATURES
- A Direct Sequel that Remembers the Past
Clear data from Trails of Cold Steel carries over into Trails of Cold Steel II, granting players bonuses, and most importantly, remembering the many relationships cultivated during time spent at Thors Military Academy, allowing for more personalized conversations throughout the story. - Take to the Land and Sky in New Modes of Transportation
Fast travel isn’t just for Trista anymore; a personalized airship now allows players to swiftly choose and descend upon both familiar and foreign destinations alike—and on land, horseback riding not only returns, but players can now customize and utilize Angelica’s orbal bike for fast transportation across the map. - The Link System Returns with a new Overdrive Mode
Bonding with allies continues to pay off with the Combat Link System, netting a variety of combat benefits including healing, guarding, and more, and the new Overdrive mode allows linked characters to attack up to three turns in a row for new strategic battle options. - Experience the Game as Never Before
50% more lines of English voice-overs have been added to the PC release, bringing a fresh experience to even those who have played it before on console. New features for this release include ultrawide aspect ratio support, turbo mode, and an instant resume feature that allows players to launch directly from Steam to their most recent save.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 or later; 64 bit OS required
- Processor: Intel Atom x7-Z8700 2.4 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 5 (GeForce 400 / Radeon HD 5000 / Intel post-2012 series)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 19 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1280x720 / 30 FPS with portable settings
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows 7 or later; 64 bit OS required
- Processor: Intel i3 3 GHz
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Geforce GTX 770 / Radeon R9 280X
- Storage: 19 GB available space
- Additional Notes: 1920x1080 / 60 FPS with high settings
Supported Languages
English*, Japanese*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
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Press Coverage
The fan who took the reins at a JRPG powerhouse
There are beloved boutique Japanese studios, and then there's Falcom; a true grandee about to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the company traces its beginnings back to a hobbyist shop selling PCs and Apple IIIs as well as the curious games people were coding for them, before turning to making those games themselves. The studio has stayed purposefully modest ever since, still employing just over 60 people as it continues doing what it does best: making RPGs rich in character and story, with vast arcs that can span multiple games. Fans of Falcom are a dedicated bunch, then - like Toshihiro Kondo, for example, who took over the reins from founder Masayuki Kato in 2007. Since then, there's been a gentle push towards the west that's led to new audiences discovering the likes of Ys, the brilliantly breezy action RPG, and the ongoing Legend of Heroes series and its offshoots - a series that rivals the likes of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy in longevity. As Falcom's 40th anniversary beckons, we sat down with Mr. Kondo to discover how he went from being a superfan to heading up the company - and how Falcom are endeavouring to find new fans along the way. Read moreRead full article on EurogamerPress Coverage
Hot on the Trails of Falcom, Japan's longest-running RPG developer
Founded in 1981, Falcom is the longest-running RPG developer in Japan, even though it's dwarfed by its closest rivals in terms of size, production values, and international recognition. Today, the company remains a modest size of 62 employees, perhaps attributed to its founder Masayuki Kato, who often joked that he didn't want to make it any bigger because he didn't really like people. But when you've been through nearly four decades facing as much turbulence as the Japanese games industry has, there must be a secret to Falcom's longevity. For its president Toshihiro Kondo, it's definitely the company's dedication to story, especially for the Trails series (or Kiseki as it's known in Japan), with Trails of Cold Steel 3 arriving on PS4 this October 22nd. "When we started out, we had the advantage in terms of pixel art," he tells me through his interpreter. "But as time progressed, other companies began putting a lot more manpower into graphics. We realised we'd need well over 100 people solely focused on that. But our founder realised if we can get a writer who knows how to write good stories, and is able to build up their knowledge as a writer, that's something we can make a sales point going forward." This began with 1994 title The Legend of Heroes 2: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch, which Kondo refers to as the roots of the Trails series. From thereon, it's evident just how much emphasis is placed on story in Falcom's games based on the text. The script size for Trails of Cold Steel 3 is over 1.6 million Japanese characters, the largest of any Trails game released so far - for comparison, The Witcher 3's script contains over 450,000 words, while the entirety of the The Lord of the Rings books (including The Hobbit) add up to over 570,000 words). Read moreRead full article on EurogamerPatch NotesOfficial
Trails of Cold Steel II Version 1.4.1 Patch Notes
We have released a patch that addresses the following issue: Fixed a bug where the following items will disappear in NG+ if you defeat the final boss with them equipped, even if you choose to carry over your inventory to NG+. Traveling Clothes Angelica's Habit Claire's RMP Uniform Elise's Casuals Alfin's Casuals Black Kitty Ears White Kitty Ears Ride-Along Bear Ride-Along Bunny Contact Lenses Thors Armband Towa's Captain Hat 本日修正パッチをリリース致しました。 修正部分は下記になります。 最終ボス戦で下記のアイテムを装備してクリアすると 周回プレイ開始時にアイテム引き継ぎを選択しても 装備していたアイテムが消えてしまうバグを修正致しました。 VII組メンバーの旅装 アンゼリカ・シスター服 クレア・軍服 エリゼの私服 アルフィンの私服 にゃんにゃんセット・黒＆白 ハグハグくまちゃん ハグハグうさちゃん コンタクトレンズ 士官学院腕章 トワの艦長帽Read full article on Community Announcements (yardwasp)Press Coverage
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Trails of Cold Steel II Version 1.4 Patch Notes
Hi everyone! We have released an update for Trails of Cold Steel II, bringing it to version 1.4. This version adds a highly requested new feature, some smaller bug fixes and improvements, and surprise leaderboards. New features: - Added an option for Japanese voice language. - Added 4 Steam leaderboards. Compare your scores against your Steam friends -- and everyone else -- in Total Battle Victories, Triple Advantage Battles, Angler Points and Academic Points. Note: if you already completed the game, you need to start it and load a save for your scores to be uploaded. (This is a Steam-only feature) Graphics Improvements: - Added a high resolution UI font option to the launcher. - Added the ability to natively load modded textures. (Check out BigHead's fantastic high-res UI texture mod) We hope you'll enjoy these improvements. パッチVer. 1.4リリースのお知らせ このパッチで要望の高かった要素、バグの修正、そしてサプライズとしてオンラインランキングボードが追加されます。 新要素 ランチャーから日本語音声が選択できるようになりました。 4種類ののSteamオンラインスコアランキングボードを追加しました。競えるランキングは総戦闘勝利数、奇襲攻撃発生回数、釣りポイント、アカデミックポイントの4つです。 ※既にゲームを一度クリアしている場合は、スコアのアップロードのため、セーブデータを一度読み込む必要があります。また、本機能はSteam版限定です。 グラフィックアップデート 高解像度UIフォントの実装。 Modのテクスチャーを読み込む機能の実装（BigHead氏の高解像度UIテクスチャーModをチェックしてみて下さい）Read full article on Community Announcements (Durante)
