Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches Worldwide on September 17, 2026

Falcom and GungHo have officially confirmed that Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter will launch worldwide on September 17, 2026, bringing one of the most beloved JRPG sequels to modern platforms with a full remake treatment. Alongside the release date, the publishers revealed the English voice cast and released new trailers showing off the remade Liberl Kingdom in Unreal Engine.

The Announcement

Announced back in April 2026 alongside a release date trailer, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is set to continue the story of Estelle Bright immediately following the events of the 2025 remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter. This marks the second entry in Falcom’s ambitious plan to rebuild the legendary Sora no Kiseki trilogy from the ground up, following the acclaimed first chapter remake that launched in late 2025.

The game will be available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on day one, making it one of the most accessible Falcom titles at launch in the series’ history.

The English Voice Cast

One of the biggest highlights of the announcement is the confirmation of the English voice cast, which brings several well-known voice actors to the world of Liberl:

• Cassandra Lee Morris as Anelace Elfead
• Ray Chase as Kevin Graham
• Patrick Seitz as Mueller Vander
• Gabriella Certo as Julia Schwarz
• Stephen Fu as Leonhardt
• Liam O’Brien as Georg Weissmann
• Courtney Lin as Renne

This lineup adds significant talent to the returning cast from the first chapter remake, giving fans both English and Japanese voice options—a first for the Trails in the Sky series in the west.

Physical Editions and Pre-Orders

For collectors, GungHo has prepared multiple physical editions. The Standard Edition is available across all platforms, while a SteelBook Edition offers a premium metal case. For those looking to go all-in, the Golden Wings Edition includes additional collectibles and has been available for pre-order since February 2026. A Season Pass has also been confirmed, though details on DLC content remain under wraps.

Notably, Switch 2 will receive a physical release alongside its standard Switch counterpart, making this one of the first major JRPG remakes to support Nintendo’s next-gen console natively.

What’s New in 2nd Chapter

For the uninitiated, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter picks up right after the cliffhanger ending of the first chapter. Estelle Bright sets out on a personal journey across the Liberl Kingdom to find Joshua, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Along the way, she confronts the shadowy organization Ouroboros and their elite operatives known as the “Enforcers.”

The remake brings the 2006 original up to modern standards with:

• Full 3D visuals in Unreal Engine — similar to the style established in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
• Redesigned combat system — retaining the classic turn-based tactical grid while adding modern UX improvements
• Quality-of-life features — faster traversal, auto-save, adjustable difficulty, and more
• Dual audio — Japanese and English voice acting for all major cutscenes

J-Hub’s Take

The rapid turnaround between the 1st Chapter remake and this 2nd Chapter release is remarkable. Falcom released the first chapter remake in late 2025, and less than a year later, the sequel is already arriving. This suggests the development pipeline for both titles was running concurrently—a smart strategy that minimizes the agonizing wait JRPG fans often endure between multi-part releases.

What’s particularly exciting is how this positions the Trails series in 2026. With the Liberl arc (FC, SC, and eventually the 3rd) being rebuilt from the ground up, new players finally have a modern entry point into what is arguably the most detailed and interconnected JRPG universe ever created. The Trails series is infamous for its dense continuity—characters from one arc appear in another, and plot threads planted in the Sky trilogy pay off even 10 games later. Having a fresh, polished version of these foundational games is invaluable for anyone who’s wanted to dive into Trails but found the dated visuals and gameplay of the originals a barrier.

The English voice cast news is also a huge deal. While the Trails of Cold Steel arc had English dubbing, the original Sky trilogy never received an official English dub. Adding professional voice direction to these emotional story beats—especially the moments between Estelle and Joshua—will elevate the experience significantly for both returning fans and newcomers.

What’s Next

With a September 17 release locked in, expect more trailers, gameplay previews, and possibly a demo in the coming months. For fans currently playing through the 1st Chapter remake, now is the perfect time to wrap up Estelle’s first adventure before diving into the next chapter of her journey this fall.