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    EA Lays Off Close to 400 Employees, Multiple Games Canceled

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    Saras Rajpal
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    EA Lays Off Approximately 400 Employees, Multiple Games Cancelled

    EA has laid off approximately 400 employees across its entire gaming division and canceled multiple games. Respawn, one of the affected game studios, has lost 100 employees. 

    According to Respawn, two games that it was working on at EA, which were in the early incubation stages, were canceled. One of these cancellations was reportedly of a Titanfall extraction shooter, similar to the likes of Escape from Tarkov and the upcoming Marathon.

    In a statement, Respawn said the following:

    “At Respawn, bold ideas, creative risks, and passionate storytelling have always defined who we are. That spirit has carried us through incredible highs – and sometimes through difficult changes, too. As we sharpen our focus for the future, we’ve made the decision to step away from two early-stage incubation projects and make some targeted team adjustments across Apex Legends and Star Wars Jedi.

    These decisions aren’t easy, and we are deeply grateful to every teammate affected — their creativity and contributions have helped build Respawn into what it is today. We’re offering meaningful support to those impacted, including exploring new opportunities within EA. Looking ahead, our commitment to player-first experiences remains unchanged. Innovation has always been at the core of Respawn’s identity, and it continues to drive how we build the future – from evolving live experiences to crafting new worlds and stories.”

    Recently, Respawn Entertainment confirmed that it is developing the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi series. The previously confirmed third entry will mark the end of the franchise and Cal Kestis’ story. EA will likely confirm more details about the final chapter of the Star Wars Jedi franchise soon.

    EA’s latest game, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. 

    Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Adds Hellfire Gala Moments Event, Bug Fixes

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    Saras Rajpal
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    Marvel Rivals New Patch Dropping on April 30

    NetEase Games has announced that a new update for Marvel Rivals will drop on April 30. Additionally, new cosmetics will release on May 1 and an event, titled “Hellfire Gala Moments,” will start on May 2. 

    New costumes will be available for Bucky Barnes, based on the upcoming Thunderbolts* film, and Black Panther, titled “Damisa-Sarki.” The Hellfire Gala Moments event will have players completing Gala missions, such as voting on the best-dressed member of the cast and collecting welcome gifts, in order to earn a new costume for Wolverine based on his “Patch” look from the costume. Check out the trailer for the event below:

    The patch notes are as follows:

    Marvel Rivals April 30 Update Patch Notes

    Costume Optimizations

    • Thor’s “Lord of Asgard” costume has been refined to improve visibility and ensure the crosshair isn’t obstructed.
    • Doctor Strange’s “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness” costume now boasts enhanced visual details and voice effects to more accurately capture the essence of the costume theme.

    New Content

    • You can now switch all costume-specific sound effects back to the default ones via Settings.
    • Using the latest S2.0 data, we’ve recalibrated the baseline data for calculating each hero’s performance scores.
    • Locked accounts can now initiate the account deletion process even from a logged-out state.

    Fixes

    • Squashed a bug in Competitive where an occasional map glitch incorrectly displayed check point gate statuses. 
    • Reined in some mischief in the final part of the Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown map where Loki’s illusions could be placed in unexpected locations. 
    • Fixed an issue in Giant-Size Brain Blast where destroying enemy summons would also count toward enlarging heroes’ heads. 

    Heroes

    • Stealth Special Breaker: We’ve sliced through a glitch where if Wolverine responds to a Fastball Special request while within Invisible Woman’s ultimate, it would sometimes result in abnormal invisibility effects. 
    • An Unexpected Thing: We’ve rocked out a fix for an issue that allowed The Thing’s Embattled Leap to target teammates within an enemy Invisible Woman’s ultimate. Now, he’ll be as clueless as he should be. 
    • Cloak & Dagger’s Shield Shenanigans: We’ve zapped a bug where their ultimate would sneakily still do damage to foes protected by Magneto’s Iron Bulwark or Hulk’s Indestructible Guard—talk about an unexpected plot twist! 
    • Wolverine’s Aerial Annihilator: Fixed a flaw in the second stage of his ultimate where midair knockbacks lost their bite and dealt no damage. Now, when Wolverine soars into the fray, every strike is felt with the raw power of a true berserker! 
    • Star-Lord’s Rocket Revamp: Eliminated an occasional speed decay glitch in his Rocket Propulsion ability, impacting his smooth movement. Now, every blast-off is as snappy and daring as a mixtape drop from the Milano!
    • Mister Fantastic’s Fantastic Flex Fix: We’ve untangled an issue in his Flexible Elongation ability where hitting targets inside portals caused unexpected displacement. Now, when Mister Fantastic bends the limits of physics, his moves are as smart and precise as his genius! 
    • Ascender’s Altitude Assurance: Fixed a network instability-related bug that could sometimes abruptly yank wall-climbing heroes back to the ground after reaching the highest point. Now, every climb is as steady and heroic as your soaring ambitions!

    Marvel Rivals is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. It may release later on the Nintendo Switch 2. 

    Donkey Kong Bananza Runs at 1080p 60 FPS in Handheld Mode on Nintendo Switch 2

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    Soul Kiwami
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    Donkey Kong Bananza

    Nintendo’s Special Feature 2025 magazine for Nintendo Switch 2 revealed new details about performance for upcoming 3D platformer Donkey Kong Bananza, confirming that the game will run at 1080p 60 FPS in handheld mode. Moreover, Donkey Kong Bananza will support HDR in handheld mode and docked mode, ensuring that the game can take advantage of a wider range of colors in handheld and on supported displays.

    As previously announced, the new title marks the first 3D entry in the Donkey Kong series since Donkey Kong 64 on the Nintendo 64. Donkey Kong Bananza will launch on July 17 for $69.99, just one month after the launch of the new console. 

    Here’s an overview of the upcoming game, via Nintendo’s press release:

    Get ready for Donkey Kong Bananza, a brand-new 3D platforming action adventure – available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2. Crash, bash, and climb through nearly everything in DK’s path and tear off chunks of terrain to swing around and throw in groundbreaking exploration. The more that is demolished with powerful punches, the more areas open up to discover. Break on through this adventure full of mayhem, surprises and bananas when Donkey Kong Bananza crashes onto Nintendo Switch 2 July 17.

    Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5 with a $449.99 MSRP, and a bundle will be available for $499.99 featuring Mario Kart World. Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, Walmart and Target went live on April 24 at 12:00 a.m. EDT, but stock will be replenished periodically leading into launch.

    9-nine- Ruler’s Crown Anime Premieres in July 2025

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    Soul Kiwami
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    9-nine Ruler's Crown anime

    A new promotional video for the 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown anime series confirmed that it will premiere in July 2025. The anime’s ending theme song was also revealed alongside information for advance screenings in Japan.

    The ending theme song of 9-nine- Ruler’s Crown is “Pale Blaze” by Chihiro Yonekura. Kōichi Ōhata will direct the anime at PRA, and Saori Sakiguchi will design the characters.

    An advance screening of the anime’s first two episodes will take place on June 15 at the Parthenon Tama in Japan. The cast of the anime will be in attendance.

    The cast includes:

    • Misato Fukuen as Miyako Kujō
    • Atsumi Tanezaki as Sora Niimi
    • Yuri Yamaoka as Haruma Kōsaka
    • Akane Fujita as Noa Yūki
    • Satomi Arai as Sophitia
    • Atsushi Abe as Kakeru Niimi
    • Kazutomi Yamamoto as Yoichi Fukazawa
    • Tomokazu Sugita as Renya Takamine
    • Hana Takeda as Satsuki Naruse

    9-nine- is a visual novel series that initially began in 2017. It would later release worldwide in 2019 on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. 9-nine- Episode 1 is available now on Steam.

    Lastly, here’s a story synopsis via Steam:

    Shiromitsugawa, a run-of-the-mill college town that has launched several failed attempts to drum up tourism and revitalize itself, including sponsoring a high-budget-but-poorly-written anime based on local folklore. A storm is about to descend on this sleepy town.

    We follow Kakeru Niimi, a man who can be a bit curt at times but who has a strong sense of responsibility and a kind heart. Kakeru’s ordinary life is thrown into chaos after the local shrine’s sacred relic shatters. In the wake of this event, several young men and women awaken to superhuman abilities.

    What was once a run-of-the-mill life in a run-of-the-mill town soon turns into a quest to track down a superpowered serial killer before they can strike again.

    Kagurabachi Manga Reaches 2.2 Million Copies in Circulation

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    Soul Kiwami
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    Kagurabachi manga

    Takeru Hokazono’s Kagurabachi manga series will surpass a total of 2.2 million copies in circulation, according to the manga’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. It will reach this milestone when the seventh volume of Kagurabachi releases on May 2, 2025.

    New chapters of Kagurabachi release on Sundays at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET. Fans may read new chapters at VIZ Media or Manga Plus in English as they release. The latest three chapters are available for free on the Manga Plus website, but all chapters are free on the Manga Plus app.

    Kagurabachi entered serialization on September 19, 2023 in Weekly Shonen Jump, and the magazine continues to release new chapters every week in Japan. The first tankōbon volume released on February 2, 2024 in Japan, followed by the west on November 5, 2024.

    Reports suggested that Kagurabachi will receive an anime adaptation by Cygames Pictures, which is jointly produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku. The anime hasn’t been officially announced.

    Lastly, here’s an overview of the manga series, via Manga Plus:

    Young Chihiro spends his days training under his famous swordsmith father. One day he hopes to become a great sword-maker himself. The goofy father and the serious son–they thought these days would last forever. But suddenly, tragedy strikes. A dark day soaked in blood. Chihiro and his blade now live only for revenge. Epic sword battle action!

    JDM: Japanese Drift Master Reveals New Story Gameplay Footage

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    Soul Kiwami
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    JDM Japanese Drift Master

    Gaming Factory released a new “Gameplay Presentation” video for JDM: Japanese Drift Master to highlight the game’s story. Specifically, the gameplay video showcases an intense showdown between protagonist Touma and his rival, Scorpion, from the end of Chapter 1 in JDM: Japanese Drift Master.

    JDM: Japanese Drift Master features fan-favorite cars from Honda, Mazda, Subaru, and Nissan. Each car can be upgraded mechanically and visually. Fans can expect additional presets for driving wheels and sim-driving hardware. The game also features a day and night cycle, along with dynamic weather.

    JDM: Japanese Drift Master launches May 21 for PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Lastly, here’s an overview via Gaming Factory:

    JDM: Japanese Drift Master takes the players to an open-world, fictional Japanese prefecture – Guntama. It spans over 250 km in main roads and features the most famous tourist landmarks, as well as legendary car enthusiast spots, mixed together to create one cohesive and stunning world. From the recreation of the Himeji Castle to our Guntama’s own Daikoku parking area, whether you’re a racing fan or just want to drive through Japanese roads – you’ll always find something exciting to do!

    An engaging story

    You will follow the story of Touma, a Polish driver who dreams of making a name for himself on the local street racing scene. With some help from his Japanese friends, he dives deep into the competition but quickly learns that fierce rivals are standing in his way. Will he manage to reach the top? Drama, action, and even love await the players.

    The story is told through in-game events and a manga, meticulously drawn by our internal art team. Each time the player takes part in an event, pages of the comic book will lead them in or build up the narrative for what’s next to come. 

    Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Launches on May 21

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    Soul Kiwami
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    Game of Thrones Kingsroad

    Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive announced Game of Thrones: Kingsroad will launch on May 21 on Android, iOS, and PC via Steam.

    Leading up to launch, players can purchase a Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Founder’s Pack that will give them a head start in the game. Each tier of the Founder’s Pack comes with early access to the complete Game of Thrones: Kingsroad game. It features a selection of items such as exclusive costumes, mounts, Season Passes, and much more.

    Additionally, players can still pre-register through App Store on iOS and Google Play on Android. At launch, there will be full cross-play support across all supported platforms and devices. 

    Check out the new trailer below:

    When the game launches, players will have access to three classes: Knight, Sellsword, and Assassin. The Knight class emphasizes the swordplay, allowing players to defeat enemies with precise strikes. The Sellsword class is a brutal fighting style utilizing two-handed axes to crush enemies. Those wanting a more agile playstyle may benefit from the Assassin class, which uses dual daggers in dance-like combat.

    Lastly, there’s a wishlist campaign on Steam. Players can earn rewards by wishlisting the game on Steam and meeting milestones.

    • Milestones
      • 100,000 Wishlists
        • Reward: Copper x50,000
      • 300,000 Wishlists
        • Reward: Night’s Watch Battle Supplies x1
      • 500,000 Wishlists
        • Reward: Character Emoticons Pack 3 (3 Types) x1
      • 700,000 Wishlists
        • Reward: Three-Eyed Raven Profile Background x1
      • 1,000,000+ Wishlists
        • Reward: Uncommon Horse Mount X1

    Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 and Steam Version Now Available

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    Ryuji Shiryu
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    Kuro Games has officially released the Version 2.3 update for Wuthering Waves. The previously announced Steam version of the game is also available as of right now.

    As of the time of writing however, the game is incompatible with the Steam Deck, but the developer recently updated the About This Game page with a note saying that they’re currently working on addressing the Wuthering Waves‘ compatibility issues and will share updates in the community at a later date.

    Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 Features and Content

    • New Companion Story: A Blaze in the Dark
    • New Story Event: Your Summer Will Never Wither
    • New Phantom Echoes
      • Crownless
      • Nightmare: Crownless
      • Nimbus Wraith
      • Chest Mimic
    • New Tactical Hologram Challenges
      • Fleurdelys
      • Lorelei
    • Fiery Arpeggio of Summer Reunion: Version 2.3 Content Update
      • Timing: 4/29/2025 – 6/12/2025
    • Gifts of Grand Celebration: Anniversary Limited-Time Login Event
      • Login during the event to claim rewards as they become available on certain days.
      • Duration: 5/23/2025 00:00 (UTC+8) through 6/11/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • Main Rewards: Radiant Tide x10, Moment of Resonance x1
      • Eligibility: Union Level 8
    • Gifts of Grand Reunion: 7-Day Login Event:
      • Login to the game and complete the 7-day sign-in to claim rewards
      • Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • Main Rewards: Radiant Tide x5, Lustrous Tide x5
      • Eligibility: Union Level 8
    • Gifts of Melodic Verses: 7-Day Login Event
      • Login to the game and complete the 7-day sign-in to claim rewards
      • Duration: 6/5/2025 04:00 through 6/19/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • Main Rewards: Astrite x300, Modifier x5, Premium Sealed Tube, Premium Tuner, Shell Credit
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 8
    • Cubie Derby: Warmup – Anniversary Leisure Event
      • Complete tasks to win dice. Roll the dice on the event map to move Rover Cube and collect rewards along the way.
      • Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 11:59 (server time).
      • Rewards: Radiant Tide x10, Flight Aspect: Laureate, Phantom: Chest Mimic, Premium Enclosure Tank, Forgery Premium Supply
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 8
    • Gilded Nightmarket: Anniversary Points Exchange Event
      • Complete Market Tasks to earn Nightmarket Tokens, which can be exchanged for various items in the Gilded Nightmarket. Market Tasks include a variety of convene-related tasks and some of the Activity tasks.
      • Market Tasks Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 11:59 (server time)
      • Gilded Nightmarket Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/23/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • Items for Exchange: Radiant Tide x10, Modifier x15, Premium Tuner, Premium Sealed Tube, Forgery Premium Supply, Projection: Ocean’s Gift, Projection: Somnoire Anchor, Phantom: Dreamless, Phantom: Inferno Rider, Phantom: Lorelei
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 5
    • Cube, Cubic ‘n Cubie: Anniversary Themed Event:
      • Go to Abbowaser Castle and choose up to three Resonators to face the challenge. Each Resonator can equip one Cube, which offers assistance in battle. Upgrade the Cubes by equipping them with Data Modules to significantly enhance their abilities in battle and unlock additional skill effects.
      • Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • This event will become a permanent event once it is concluded, however, limited-time rewards will not be available afterward. You can still participate in the event to claim Permanent Rewards.
      • Main Rewards: Astrite x1000, Sigil: Once Together, Modifier, Forgery Premium Supply, Premium Enclosure Tank.
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 22
    • Memory Travelogue: Anniversary Photo Collection Event
      • Complete the Memory Collection and claim rewards by finding the right spot with the help of clues.
      • Duration: After Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 03:59 (server time) **This feature is permanently available, and Scale of Past can still be accessed via Trace Scale after the Memory Travelogue event ends.
      • Main Rewards: Astrite x260, Advanced Resonance Potion, Advanced Energy Core, Advanced Sealed Tube, Shell Credit
      • Eligibility: Complete Side Quest “Scale of Past” to unlock
    • Cubie Derby: Anniversary Spectator Event
      • 12 Cubes face off against each other in rounds where the slowest are eliminated. Give your favorite Cube popularity to support it in becoming the Race Winner.
      • Duration: 5/14/2025 through 5/26/2025 03:59pm (server time) **From 5/14/2025 08:00 to 5/3/2025 19:30 (server time), players can give daily support to the Cube contenders. From 5/23/2025 19:30 to 5/26/2025 03:59 (server time), supporting Cubes will no longer be possible. During this period, you can still finalize Popularity rewards, view the Patron Board, watch race replays, and claim event rewards.
      • Rewards: Astrite x300, Shell Credit
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 8
    • Dreaming Deep: Solaris Film Festival
      • Encounter a variety of events during the Solaris Film Festival. Use Film Rolls to explore stories and reach different endings. Three screenplays are available to challenge in this version update. More Screenplays will be added in later versions for you to explore.
      • Duration: 5/22/2025 through 8/1/2025 03:59 (server time) **This event will become a Permanent Event after it concludes. However, limited-time rewards will not be available afterward. Players can still participate in the event to claim Permanent Rewards.
      • Main Rewards: Astrite x600, Phantom: Crownless, Phantom: Nightmare Crownless, Modifier, Premium Tuner
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 30
    • Beyond the Waves: Rinascita – Featured Exploration Event
      • Complete daily tasks during the event to obtain a select number of Adventure Logs. An Adventure Log can be exchanged for a random supply reward.
      • Duration: 5/29/2025 through 6/11/2025 03:59 (server time)
      • Main Rewards: Astrite x400, Lustrous Tide x5, Premium Enclosure Tank, Premium Tuner, Crystal Solvent
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 14
    • It’s Carnival! – Anniversary Returnee Invitation Event
      • Share your invitation code with up to 3 returning players in your server, complete in-game tasks to obtain Celebration Balloons, and exchange them for rewards. Returning Players can claim rewards by linking their accounts to Inviting Players through the corresponding invitation code. This can be done once.
      • Duration: After the Version 2.3 Update through 6/11/2025 23:59 (server time)
      • Main Rewards: Rewards for inviting players: Astrite x480, Shell Credit, Rewards for Returning Players: Astrite x50, Advanced Enclosure Tank, Shell Credit
      • Eligibility: Reach Union Level 8
      • Returning Player Eligibility: Union Level > 8, has not logged into the game for at least 14 consecutive days immediately before the start of this event or before April 7, 2025 00:00 (UTC+8).
    • Limited-Time Double Drop Event – Chord Cleansing: Limited-Time Echo

    Wuthering Waves Version 2.3 Trailer

    Wuthering Waves launched on May 22, 2024 for Android, iOS, and PC via Windows and Epic Games Store, and on PlayStation 5 in early January 2025. Over 30 million players have downloaded the game thus far. To celebrate 30 million downloads, Kuro Games distributed Lustrous Tide x10 and Crystal Solvent x5 to all Wuthering Waves players for free.

    Borderlands 4 Launch Moves Up to September 12, State of Play Set for April 30

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    Soul Kiwami
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    Borderlands 4

    2K Games and Gearbox Software announced the release date of Borderlands 4 has been moved up to September 12 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A dedicated State of Play broadcast for Borderlands 4 will be held on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. PDT / 5:00 p.m. EDT.

    The State of Play live stream will be held on PlayStation’s official Twitch and YouTube channels, and it will have over 20 minutes of developer-guided gameplay for Borderlands 4.

    Borderlands 4 was originally planned to launch on September 23, and the Nintendo Switch 2 version is planned to release at a later date.

    Lastly, here’s an overview of Borderlands 4 via Steam:

    Borderlands 4 brings intense action, badass Vault Hunters, and billions of wild and deadly weapons to an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant. Wishlist now!

    Crash into Kairos as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory. Wield powerful Action Skills, customize your build with deep skill trees, and dominate enemies with dynamic movement abilities.

    Break free from the oppressive Timekeeper, a ruthless dictator who dominates the masses from on high. Now a world-altering catastrophe threatens his perfect Order, unleashing mayhem across the planet.

    Ignite a resistance and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits, and vicious beasts. Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower to wreak havoc as you tear your way across Kairos.

    Fight solo or in co-op with up to three other players in this immense sci-fi adventure, packed with free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.

    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Bracer Supply Box Revealed by Pin Box

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    Soul Kiwami
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    Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Bracer Supply Box

    Pin Box announced an officially licensed Trails in the Sky the 1st Chapter Bracer Supply Box merchandise set will be sold for £199.99 / $273.49 in fall 2025. Pre-orders will be available until May 29 at Pin Box, and it will only be produced for one run.

    It’s worth noting that the Trails in the Sky the 1st Chapter Bracer Supply Box doesn’t include the game. 

    • Full Contents:
      • Orbment Replica
      • Set of Magnetic Quartz
      • Full-size replica of Estelle’s bag
      • 9-inch A5 Real-Leather Junior Bracer Notebook
      • Estelle Bright Hard Enamel Pin with Spinning Staff In Display Case
      • Joshua Bright Hard Enamel Pin In Display Case
      • Junior Bracer Emblem Hard Enamel Pin In Display Case
      • Joshua Bright Miniature Metal Dirk Replica Keychain In Display Case
      • Agate’s Broadsword Miniature Metal Replica Keychain In Display Case
      • 12″ × 8″ Liberl Canvas Map Print
      • 8.5-inch acrylic 3-D diorama standee
      • Set of 8 Art Prints

    Moreover, physical pre-orders for Trails in the Sky the 1st Chapter for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 at major retailers, including Video Games Plus, Amazon (non-affiliate), GameStop, Best Buy, Walmart and Target.

    Trails in the Sky the 1st Chapter launches in fall 2025 worldwide for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. GungHo’s worldwide release features Japanese and English voice-overs with Japanese, English, French, and German language options.

    The latest English release for the series is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. Final Weapon had the opportunity to review Trails through Daybreak II, and you can watch the review on the Final Weapon YouTube channel.

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