In a nutshell

• Falcom will announce the final Trails game in 2031, to be completed in 2032.
• The plot for Trails Beyond the Horizon II is already finished.
• Falcom is also working on a new Ys game and the enigmatic Dragon Slayer Project.

Nihon Falcom, the studio behind the beloved Legend of Heroes: Trails series, has confirmed that the franchise will reach its conclusion during the company’s 50th anniversary celebrations in 2031.

The final entry is expected to be completed by 2032, closing the curtain on one of Japan’s most iconic RPG sagas.

The End of an Era for the Trails Series

In a recent interview with Weekly Famitsu for Nihon Falcom’s 45th anniversary this year, Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo shared that the series’ overarching plot has already been finalized. The upcoming Trails Beyond the Horizon II has its story complete, and the studio even has a rough idea of the final protagonist’s profession.

This announcement signals that Falcom is preparing fans for the grand finale of a journey spanning decades, multiple arcs, and countless unforgettable characters.

Other Nihon Falcom Updates

Alongside the Trails news, Kondo also touched on other projects:

• A new Ys game is in early development, featuring Adol at his oldest yet.
• The Kyoto Xanadu project will continue with its unique 2D action gameplay.
• The mysterious Dragon Slayer Project remains under wraps, with details to be revealed in the future.