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Continue Estelle Bright's journey across Liberl as she searches for Joshua and confronts Ouroboros. This full remake modernizes the classic sequel with 3D exploration, hybrid Quick and Command Battles, Brave Rush, expanded side content, and revamped orbments.

  • Released Sep 17 2026
  • 4 Platforms
  • 49 Steam Achievements
  • 8 Supported Languages
  • 4.87/5 PS5 User Rating
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    Complete Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Walkthrough & Tips

    Master the Liberl Kingdom with our ultimate Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter walkthrough. Get expert tips, quest guides, and combat strategies today.

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    Ultimate Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Guide: Tips & Walkthrough

    Master Estelle's journey with our Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter guide. Learn about Brave Rush, hidden quests, and Ouroboros secrets in this 2026 remake.

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    Ultimate Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter BP Guide: Max Rank Tips

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What is Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter?

Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is a single-player story-driven JRPG developed by Nihon Falcom and a full remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC. Estelle Bright travels across the Kingdom of Liberl searching for Joshua while confronting the secret society Ouroboros.

Combat combines real-time Quick Battles with tactical Command Battles, expanded Crafts and S-Crafts, Brave Rush links, and the quartz-based tactical orbment system. The remake also expands its side content with fishing, poker, cooking, exploration, and additional playable party members.

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Estelle standing in a sunlit field surrounded by drifting petals
  • Developer
    Nihon Falcom
  • Platform
    Steam / PS5 / Nintendo Switch / Nintendo Switch 2
  • Genre
    Story-Driven JRPG / Adventure
  • Release Date
    September 17, 2026
  • Steam Achievements
    49
  • Supported Languages
    8
  • PS5 User Rating
    4.87/5
  • Platforms
    PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2
  • Genres
    RPG, Adventure
  • Players
    1
  • Modes
    Single player
  • Release date
    2026-09-17
  • Developer
    Nihon Falcom

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Beginner Guide

Start Estelle's new journey with the essential systems and preparation steps new players should understand first. Learn save-data carryover, combat basics, Tactical Orbments, Arts, and the new Brave Rush system before progressing deeper into Liberl.

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    Finish Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter first if possible, as the official site recommends experiencing the previous story before continuing.

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    Carry over clear data from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter to receive bonus items that make early progression smoother.

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    Learn Quick Battles alongside Crafts and S-Crafts before relying on the more tactical combat options.

  4. 4

    Install Quartz in Tactical Orbments to improve character abilities and unlock magical Arts.

  5. 5

    Use two Brave Gauge points during Quick Battle to pair the active character with a party member and activate Brave Rush.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Walkthrough

Follow Estelle's story from the aftermath of the Queen's Birthday Festival through her journey across Liberl in search of Joshua. This section is designed for chapter progression, story objectives, important locations, and major encounters with Ouroboros.

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    Begin after Joshua reveals the truth about his past and disappears following the Queen's Birthday Festival.

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    Complete Estelle's training as a newly promoted senior bracer, including the Balstar Channel training course recognized by the Budding Bracer achievement.

  3. 3

    Travel across the Kingdom of Liberl while searching for Joshua and investigating the secret society Ouroboros.

  4. 4

    Prepare for the escalating crisis involving Ouroboros, a colossal airship, and the looming threat of the Shining Ring.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Quartz and Orbment Guide

Master the Tactical Orbment system that controls character enhancements and access to Orbal Arts. The remake expands each character's Orbment from six Quartz slots to seven and allows individual slots to be enhanced for stronger Quartz.

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    Install crystal circuits called Quartz into each character's unique Tactical Orbment.

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    Use equipped Quartz to enhance character abilities and unlock magical abilities known as Arts.

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    Upgrade to the new Tactical Orbment model, which increases available Quartz slots from six to seven.

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    Enhance individual Orbment slots so characters can equip superior Quartz and unlock more powerful Orbal Arts.

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    Completionists can pursue Quartz Collector, Master of Arts, and Orbment Master, including maximizing Orbment slots for all 12 party members.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Combat Guide

Learn the remake's expanded hybrid combat system, including Quick Battles, Crafts, S-Crafts, Brave attacks, and Brave Rush. Understanding when to use each mechanic is central to efficient encounters and tougher boss fights.

  • Quick Battle

    Fight enemies using normal attacks, jump attacks, dodges, character-specific Crafts, and other real-time combat options.

  • Brave Rush

    Spend two Brave Gauge points in Quick Battle to combine the active character with a party member for a wide-range, high-damage combo strike.

  • Crafts & S-Crafts

    The sequel adds new Crafts and S-Crafts, expanding the character-specific abilities available in combat.

  • Brave Attacks

    Steam achievements track Follow-Up, Chain, Burst, Full Burst, and preemptive Brave Attack actions as distinct combat goals.

  • Enforcer Boost

    Ouroboros Enforcers can use an advanced version of Rage Boost that lasts longer and dramatically increases battle difficulty.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Quest and Bracer Guide

Track quests, Bracer progression, reward objectives, and completion goals while exploring Liberl. Quest completion is especially important for players targeting Senior Bracer A-Rank and a full completion run.

  • Quest Master

    Complete and report every quest to unlock the Quest Master achievement.

  • A-Rank Bracer

    Reach Senior Bracer A-Rank to unlock the A-Rank Bracer achievement.

  • Reward Objectives

    Complete every reward objective to unlock The Invincible Duo achievement.

  • Side Quests

    Liberl contains numerous side quests alongside the main story, with activities that expand character interactions and provide additional items and progression.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Characters

Meet Estelle, Joshua, and the returning allies who form the core party throughout the journey across Liberl. The official roster includes familiar bracers, royal allies, specialists, and additional playable characters introduced as the story progresses.

  • Estelle Bright

    The newly promoted senior bracer and central protagonist who sets out across Liberl to find Joshua.

  • Joshua Bright

    A swift and precise twin-blade combatant whose disappearance drives Estelle's new journey.

  • Returning Allies

    Scherazard, Olivier, Kloe, Agate, Tita, and Zin are all officially listed among the game's party members.

  • 12 Party Members

    The Orbment Master achievement confirms that the full game contains 12 party members whose Orbment slots can all be maximized.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Achievements Guide

Plan a full completion run around the game's 49 Steam achievements, including quests, combat records, treasure chests, Quartz, fishing, cooking, and difficulty challenges. Several achievements provide exact collectible and combat targets useful for a 100% checklist.

  • 49 Achievements

    The Steam version contains 49 achievements in total.

  • Battle Master

    Record all 410 enemy types in the Combat Handbook.

  • Treasure Hunter

    Open 566 treasure chests.

  • Orbment Master

    Enhance every Orbment slot to maximum level for all 12 party members.

  • Hell's Crown

    Complete the game on Nightmare difficulty.

  • Hero of Liberl

    Unlock every achievement.

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Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Fishing and Cooking Guide

Explore the major optional activities outside the main story, including fishing, cooking, poker, and Viewer Mode. These systems provide collectibles, rewards, battle effects, and additional ways to interact with the game's characters and world.

  • Fishing

    Fish at designated spots using different rod and bait combinations, then record catches in the Fishing Notebook to earn item rewards.

  • Cooking

    Prepare recipes from the Recipe Book when you have the required ingredients; dishes can provide recovery effects, status recovery, and temporary stat benefits.

  • Attack Food

    Failed cooking attempts can sometimes create Attack Food, which can be used to deal damage to enemies in battle.

  • Poker

    Poker is officially included among the sequel's expanded minigame content.

  • Viewer Mode

    Pose and photograph characters while choosing backgrounds, poses, costumes, accessories, hair colors, and other customization options.

  • Completion Goals

    Master Angler requires catching every type of fish, while Three-Star Chef requires successfully creating every dish.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter a full remake?

Yes. It is a full remake of The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, rebuilt with 3D exploration, hybrid Quick and Command Battles, Brave Rush, and an expanded Tactical Orbment system.

Do I need to play the first chapter before this one?

The official site recommends experiencing Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter first. Clear data can be carried over to receive bonus items that smooth out early progression.

When did Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter release?

The game launched on September 17, 2026 for Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.

How many Steam achievements are there?

The Steam version has 49 achievements, including completion targets such as Battle Master (record 410 enemy types) and Treasure Hunter (open 566 treasure chests).

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From Estelle's first steps as a senior bracer to advanced orbment builds, quests, bosses, fishing, and the struggle against Ouroboros, our community wiki is built to guide you across Liberl.

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