NIS America will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Switch and PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG in early 2025 in the west, the publisher announced.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II is currently available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch in Japan and Asia, as well as PC via Steam in Asia.
Here’s an overview of the game, via NIS America:
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No longer threatened by the Almata mafia organization, the residents of Calvardi have returned to their peaceful lives. But one day, a shocking series of murders involving a mysterious scarlet beast sets the wheels of fate in motion again. Various factions spring into action – both those who abide by the law to uncover the truth, and those who seek to take advantage of any new development wherever possible, no matter how nefarious.
With chaos looming again on the horizon, Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor, prompting his investigation. Who is behind the murders and what is their purpose? The sands of time bring together faces old and new for this exciting second installment in the Path through Dawn saga.
story
Year 1209 of the Septian Calendar.
The threat of Almaty has passed. Peace has finally returned to Calvard. And, for a time, that peace continues unbroken – until a CID special forces unit is massacred by an unknown assailant.
With the authorities working to control the situation, criminal forces seize the opportunity to make their moves.
Meanwhile, a twig named Van Arkride begins his investigation – after being prompted by an unexpected visitor.
Who could be responsible for this massacre? What was their objective? And how does it all relate to Agnes’ quest for Genesis eight?
The roar of a crimson beast. A chance encounter with a boy and a girl, both involved in a mysterious quest. These are the circumstances that lure Arkride Solutions into the footsteps of an inevitable destiny.
system
- The battle system – The game builds on the seamless transition between field battles and commando battles introduced in the previous game with new mechanics that can be used in both: Cross Charge & EX Chains! Mastering the use of these two mechanics combined can provide you with overwhelming firepower to use against your opponents.
- Cross load – If you manage to perfectly dodge an enemy attack during a field battle, the Cross Charge icon will appear! Pressing the correct button while the icon is on screen will switch another party member, who will simultaneously perform a charge attack on your enemy! As a bonus, the party member you switch to will have increased attack power for a period of time.
- EX chains – EX chains can be activated by meeting specific conditions during command battles. Once these conditions are met, using a tool or normal attack against a stunned enemy will automatically activate an EX Chain! This allows party members with SCLM activated to launch a simultaneous attack that will also affect nearby enemies, dealing massive damage.
- Choose your chapters – Van and his companions will not always travel together during the events of Trails through Daybreak II. Sometimes, some of the group may be split up to take care of tasks in different areas of Calvard simultaneously. Because of this, each act contains multiple chapters that you can play in any order. Advance the story in the order you choose! Each chapter features a different cast of characters as we see their side of the act story. After you finish your selected chapter, the next chapter will start automatically.
- Unique missions – Some chapters will feature missions that use the unique abilities of the characters in that chapter’s party. For example, directly controlling the holo core AI, Mare, to hack the orbal network, or using Swin to silently tail a suspicious individual.
The characters
- Van Arkride – The man in charge of Arkride Solutions. A lover of sweets, saunas and orbital machines. Because of his work as a branchman, Van has a tendency to take on legally questionable jobs. However, the fact that he occasionally walks on the edge of the law does not prevent him from doing good by others – as evidenced by his many personal contacts. While tracking down the eight-Geneses at Agnes’ request, Van developed the ability to transform into an armored form known as Grendel with the help of Mare, the holo core installed inside his battle orbit. It was with this new skill that he was able to avoid the mafia group known as Almata. Having once terrorized the entire Republic, Almata was finally brought to its knees by the Arkride Solutions team during the war for the Eight-Geneses. However, after this threat was extinguished, they decided to temporarily go their separate ways. Now left to his own devices in a less lively office, Van is free to once again return to his lone wolf lifestyle.
- Agnes Claudel – A first year at the prestigious Aramis Academy currently serving on its Student Council. Despite her polite manner of speaking and sometimes gentle demeanor, Agnes has shown great strength and determination while employed at Arkride Solutions – especially when dealing with the underbelly of society. Agnes first encountered Van while searching for the eight prototype orbments known as the Eight-Geneses, which she inherited from her great-grandfather. As a thank you for accepting her request, she started working as one of Arkride Solution’s part-time assistants. Currently, Agnes has recovered seven of the eight Genesis. Unfortunately, as she continues her quest for the last remaining Genesis, she has no choice but to split her time between preparing for the Aramis Academy Festival and periodically helping out around Arkride Solutions. In terms of her relationship with Van, she respects and admires him as her employer. However, she seems to be harboring some more romantic feelings for him as well…
- Elaine Auclair – An A-rank bracer affiliated with the Calvard branch of the Bracer Guild. She is occasionally referred to as “Blade Beauty”. Due to her dignified beauty and masterful swordsmanship, Elaine tends to catch the media eye more often than not. Unfortunately, this also leads to talent agencies offering her modeling and acting contracts – which she always turns down. Other than being the poster girl for the Bracer Guild, Elaine has no actual interest in joining the world of entertainment. During her high school years, she enjoyed a brief and brief romance with Van before he suddenly disappeared without a word. Only recently, after seven years, the two were able to reunite. Although their continued feelings for each other have left their current relationship a bit strained, their time fighting alongside Almaty was able to strengthen their bond once again. Some time after the events involving Almaty and the Eight-Geneses, Elaine received word that the elite Gamma Squad of the Central Intelligence Department had been brutally murdered by an unknown assailant and that a ‘red’ monster was seen at the scene of the crime…
THE WORLD
- Republic of Calvard – A large country located in the central region of the Zemurian continent. Its current leader is President Roy Gramheart. Due to the unfortunate circumstances created by the desertification of eastern Zemuria, Calvard has a considerable history of hosting immigrants and refugees. The resulting mix of cultures and ethnicities has turned the country into a melting pot. A hundred years ago, Calvard was under the heel of its monarchical rulers. It was only after Sheena Dirke and her countrymen brought about a democratic revolution that the nation became a democratic republic. Although in constant conflict with Erebonia for control of the border regions, Calvard has recently received reparations from the empire after the Battle of Jormungandr. These reparations enabled the Calvard to enter a period of rapid growth and development, leading to its eventual overtaking of Erebonia as the most powerful nation on the continent. As for the region’s recreational interests, recent technological advances in orbital vehicles and film production have caused a boom in both the motorsports and orbital cinema industries.
- Messeldam – A moderately sized city located north of Calvard. Due to its long role as one of the main trading ports of the North Sea, Messeldam was often tasked during the days of monarchical rule with the delivery of imports to the capital Oracion, along with fresh seafood, of course. Although the port remains active to this day, developments in airship technology have greatly diminished its importance. The city itself, however, remains an important gateway to Remiferia and its surrounding nations. Unlike Langport, Messeldam has very few tourist destinations. That said, the city’s landscape architecture tends to be quite popular with visitors, as its design has seen little change over the past century. The eastern and central eastern populations of the city are quite small due to its geographical location. As such, it lacks a community that values cultural traditionalism. This has, fortunately, been a boon for Messeldam, as new art movements and customs are accepted with relative ease. It was this attitude that led to the city serving as the site of the Orbal Film Festival for several years, until its relocation to Tharbad in 1208.
Watch the western announcement trailer and a trails series summary trailer below. Check out a set of screenshots in the gallery. Visit the official website here.
Western Announce Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYZobOiRTY