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Long Playable Demo for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Launches on PS5, Switch and Steam

The demo carries save progress into the full game, giving players an early, persistent preview that can inform purchases and play choices.

Overview

  • Publisher GungHo Online Entertainment America released a lengthy playable demo and the opening movie for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Steam.
  • GOEA confirmed that all progress made in the demo will transfer to the full release, letting players keep saves and character progression when the game launches.
  • Nintendo Switch users can play the demo on the Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility, but there is no native Switch 2 demo and a $4.99 upgrade pack will convert the Switch version to the native Switch 2 edition.
  • North American preorder options and pricing are live, with standard editions at $59.99 for PS5 and Switch, a $64.99 Switch 2 Edition, a $24.99 Season Pass, and a $79.99 Digital Deluxe bundle.
  • The demo continues Falcom’s tradition of substantial prelaunch playable demos and gives fans a narrative-first preview ahead of the game’s September 17, 2026 release, while players who haven’t played the first chapter are advised to avoid spoilers.