NIS America and Nihon Falcom have announced that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 with GameShare and 120 FPS support on February 25, 2027. The Switch 2 release of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will also mark the introduction of Spanish-language support to the game for the first time.
Here’s an overview of the Nintendo Switch 2 version, via NIS America:
Embark on an Exciting Ys Adventure
When Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island, he and the other castaways form a village to survive and seek a way off the isle. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden. Who is she, and what secrets surround her?
Set sail on a new adventure as Adol unravels the enigma of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA!
Key features:
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- An Epic Tale: Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
- Party On!: Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.
- Another Side: Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
- It Takes a Village!: Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
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Experience this action JRPG classic at up to 120 FPS, or bring a friend along to cooperate in GameShare and save the day together!
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is already available now for Nintendo Switch, PS Vita, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The PlayStation 5 version supports 4K resolution with 60 fps and 120 frames-per-second support at 1080p.
Fans can also enjoy the game in book form in the novelization of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA by Anna Kashina and Dragonwell Publishing. There’s also an audiobook, cookbook, side quests collection book, and a collector’s set.
