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A recent leak from a Canadian retailer could potentially confirm the release date for the upcomingTrails in the Sky 1st Chapterremake, hitting store shelves later this year. While not as widely known by Western audiences, the Nihon Falcom-developedTrailsseries has a rich and storied history filled with plenty of beloved games. TheTrailsseries has seen 13 different main-series games across its many different story arcs, includingTrails of Cold Steelandthe recentTrails Through Daybreakgames. Now, a classic game from the franchise’s roots will soon be receiving an updated version.
Nihon Falcom first revealedTrails in the Sky 1st Chapterlate last year as a remake of the game that kicked off the franchise. The originalTrails in the Skyfirst released in 2004 and follows main character Estelle Bright in her journey to become a senior “Bracer,” ultimately becoming involved in a plot to overthrow the monarchy of Liberl. The game would become a cult classic, with many fans hailing Estelle as one of the best protagonists in the JRPG genre. A new leak is now giving an idea of when fans will get a chance to experience Estelle’s journey all over again.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Release Date Leaked
As reported by PushSquare, a recent leak from a Canadian retailer may have given away the release date forTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter. A listing from Canadian retailer VGP shows a release date of Jul 28, 2025 fortheTrails in the Skyremakeon the game’s pre-order page through VGP’s official website. The retailer even shared the September release window on its social media accounts, suggesting the September 25 release date is likely correct. Nihon Falcom has not made an official announcement aboutTrails in the Sky 1st Chapter’s precise release date.
A September release forTrails in the Sky 1st Chapterwould largely line up with the developer’s previous launch windows. Both ofNihon Falcom’sTrails through Daybreakgamesreceived their official Japanese release in September, with the previousTrails into Reverielaunching close behind in August. The remake’s official debut would also come just over one year after its official announcement, first being revealed during a Nintendo Direct in August 2024.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapterwill give fans a new way to experience the game that kicked off the long-running RPG franchise. Nihon Falcom has promised plenty of upgrades with theremake of the beloved JRPG, including the option to play with either traditional turn-based combat or real-time action RPG combat. The remake also features brand-new voiceovers for both the Japanese and English audio.Trails in the Sky 1st Chapterlooks to bring a JRPG classic back to life with a bold new look.
