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Trails Series Figures Open for Pre-Order Featuring Laura, Estelle, and Rixia
Falcom has announced that pre-orders are open for new figures of characters from the Trails series, including Laura S. Arseid, Estelle Bright, and Rixia Mao. Separately, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is slated for release on September 17, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, featuring new gameplay mechanics and minigames.
PlayStation Vita: Our Love for a Dead Console
The PlayStation Vita, released in 2011, aimed to bring a home console experience to a handheld device with features like dual analog sticks and an OLED screen. Despite a strong library of JRPGs, fighting games, and indie titles, it struggled against mobile gaming and the Nintendo 3DS due to its high price and proprietary memory cards. However, the console gained a dedicated following through modding, enabling emulation, custom themes, and the use of standard Micro SD cards, preserving its legacy as a beloved handheld.
Falcom Knows What The End of the Trails Series Looks Like As It Aims To Finish The Series | Console Creatures
Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo has indicated that the long-running Trails series is planned to conclude around 2032. The company is working towards a definitive end for the JRPG franchise, which has spanned multiple arcs and games since its inception in 2004.
