Falcom has committed to extending its remake initiative across the Trails series beyond the forthcoming Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter. The publisher is weighing two directions for its next project: either moving forward with the 3rd Chapter or pivoting to a prequel installment. The strong commercial performance of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter appears to have validated the studio's strategy of modernizing its classic catalog, giving it confidence to sustain this remake cycle for the foreseeable future.
The decision reflects broader industry trends around revitalizing legacy franchises through contemporary remakes rather than purely pursuing new entries. For the Trails community, this signals more localized ports and updated versions of beloved entries, though the specific timeline and which project comes next remains undecided.
- Falcom plans continued Trails remakes beyond Sky 2nd Chapter, with either 3rd Chapter or a prequel under consideration.
- Sky 1st Chapter's commercial success has validated the remake strategy and emboldened the publisher's long-term plans.
- The scope and direction of future remakes will likely depend on performance metrics from upcoming releases.
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· Aug 25, 16:42 UTC
JRPG remake Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter did so well, "we're hoping to continue the remakes for a while," Falcom president says
The options are 3rd Chapter or a prequel
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· Aug 24, 23:00 UTC
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