Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter may have flown under some gamers’ radars when it released, but it was actually one of the most critically acclaimed games of 2025. This modern remake of a JRPG classic brought 3D visuals, new voice acting, and a real-time/turn-based hybrid combat system to the series, and anyone with a Japanese Nintendo Switch Online subscription can play Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for free between July 6 and July 12.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter's stellar reviews have it sitting at an 87 on Metacritic, with reviewers and players alike celebrating the title’s many improvements over the original. It may not be flawless — some players cite a lack of variety in the later game that results in lackluster battles — but it’s very clear that this niche franchise is finally starting to hit its stride. To help it reach an even larger audience, Nintendo and developer Nihon Falcom will be holding the Issei Trial between the aforementioned dates, which is described as all-you-can-play access to the game.
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