The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure coming to North America in 2023

NIS America is pleased to announce today that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Azure, the second part in the Crossbell story arc, will be coming to North America for PS4, PC, and Switch sometime in 2023.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure first debuted for PSP back in September 2021 in Japan, followed by the PC version in March 2013 in China. Trails of Azure will be coming to North America a year after the planned release for Trails from Zero in 2022. As previously announced, NIS America will be using the translation of Geofront’s work as an official basis for the English release. Additionally, the game will feature Japanese voiceovers with English subtitles.

Here’s an overview of The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure, via NIS America:

Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties. However, rising tensions in Crossbell along with pressure from two neighboring political powers threaten both the safety of their home, as well as the integrity of their team.
The story of aspiring hero Lloyd Bannings continues in Trails to Azure!
Set just a few months after the events of Trails from Zero, a temporary peace has settled over Crossbell and the Special Support Section find themselves with newfound fame and status, thanks to their heroic actions.
However, the peace is soon broken with the rise of multiple organizations with ulterior motives. Framing these growing tensions is the increasing pressure from the Erebonian Empire and the Republic of Calvard, with Crossbell caught between them. With the safety of their home and the foundations of their team now on the line, Lloyd and his allies must gear themselves for the threats that loom ahead. Little do they know that Crossbell will soon become the stage for a climactic conflict that will determine its future…
Key Features
– The Fate of the City-State – Play through the finale of the Crossbell arc, a key thread within the Trails universe. What lies ahead for Lloyd Bannings and his ragtag squad of allies?
– Crossbell’s Finest Forces – Experience new combat features introduced by Trails to Azure, including Burst, Back Attack, and even your own customizable car. Also, meet a few familiar faces from the Trails of Cold Steel series!
– Power from the Past – Import save data from Trails from Zero for a different story experience, including additional event scenes and entirely new scenes! Also, use your save data from Trails to Azure for bonuses in the upcoming release of Trails into Reverie!