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The PS5 has been out for a while now, but that doesn’t mean that developers have stopped making games for the PS4. It’s still going strong, and we’ve had a look into the console’s library to find our favorite 3D turn-based JRPGs. If you’re looking for a game to play on your PlayStation 4 then we have 10 must-play JRPGs listed below.

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Dragon Quest is one of the most iconic series of all time, and when it comes to turn-based JRPGs it’s one of the first series that will likely come to mind. However, the most famous games in the series are the original pixel art games. While 3D designs were introduced in Dragon Quest IX, it only reached its full modern form in one of the series’ greatest entries, Dragon Quest XI.

If you love the combat in other Dragon Quest games, then you’re getting more of that here, alongside the other Dragon Quest hallmarks. You’ll explore a wide-open world full of secrets, speak with NPCs, and feel the world change seemingly separate from your actions. It wraps everything fans have loved about the series for decades in a gripping and fresh new story.

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Persona is one of the most popular series of turn-based JRPGs, and Persona 3 is a personal favorite – despite the original not allowing you to control your teammates. Persona 5 Royal is perhaps the more obvious choice for this slot – and it is incredible – I was surprised to find that the excellent remake Persona 3 Reload was simultaneously released on PS4 as well as PS5.

Aside from shiny new graphics, and a UI so beautiful it will make you weep, Persona 3 Reload adds new battle elements including the much needed alterations to the game’s difficulty. There are more Personas, items, and fusions than ever before, and you don’t have to worry about upsetting people and reversing their social links. Persona 3 is a must play, and if you’re used to the comforts of Persona 5 then Reload is the version you’ll want.

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Another extremely recent release that is also available on PS4, Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the best games in the Yakuza series. While games in the series are usually action RPGs, this changed with the also brilliant Yakuza: Like A Dragon, where our new protagonist Ichiban Kasuga perceives every street brawl as a turn-based battle. Despite being ed by the original protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, both of our guys take turns when they fight.

In Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth Ichiban travels to Hawaii to find his biological mother after being told where she lives. He finds that she has gone missing, and after a chance encounter, he teams up with Kiryu to solve the mystery. It’s not only a heart-warming story, but it has all of the goofy side quests, must-play mini games, and karaoke that the series is known for.

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When it comes to turn-based JRPGs, Valkyria Chronicles 4 is instantly intriguing with its dreamy yet comic book-style aesthetic. Unlike other JRPGs, which are set in high school, and / or epic open world exploration, Valkyria Chronicles is based on war. The series as a whole is about your army’s strategic plays, and the bonds between your units.

Valkyria Chronicles' strength as a series has long been its robust post game. There is almost more to do after you roll credits than before, and Valkyria Chronicles 4 really pushes the boat out on this. Alongside more battles, there are six more recruitable characters, and even characters you can bring back from the dead. If you’re looking to try out the series, the fourth entry puts its best foot forward.

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One of the best games of 2024, Metaphor: ReFantazio, released on PS4 as well as PS5 making it the perfect game for this list. The team that created Metaphor contains many of the developers from the modern Persona series, and it shows through the structure of the gameplay. Metaphor is more high-fantasy than high school, but you will still split your days between crawling dungeons and bonding with your party .

When the king is assassinated it is decided that the next king will be decided democratically. In an effort to prevent the king’s assassin Louis from taking the throne, you decide to run for the position. You and the few followers that you recruit travel the world, helping citizens in different towns around the country. Metaphor keeps the spirit of Persona, but includes a lot of learnings from the series’ weaknesses.

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Disgaea 5 is one of the darker entries in what has historically been a goofy JRPG series. You still have the Prinnys – human souls trapped in a penguinesque bodies that are obsessed with the word dude – but there is the overarching sense of foreboding. You get the feeling that the game is taking itself a bit more seriously even if you don’t.

Disgaea 5 is a mix of visual novel, and 3D isometric strategic battles that can be quite challenging if you don’t get to grips with how the combat system works. All of the Disgaea games tie together, but you can enjoy each as their own standalone game, up to and including the most recent Disgaea 7, on PS4. A fantastic series to lose your life to.

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Almost every Final Fantasy game is available on PS4, though most are excluded from this list as the early games are in 2D, and the later games are action RPGs. In our list of the best 3D turn-based JRPGs on Switch we included Final Fantasy VII, and Final Fantasy VIII – both of which are excellent games – but we thought that Final Fantasy IX also deserved the love, particularly given the long-standing rumors that a remake is on the way.

Final Fantasy IX takes everything learned from the previous games of the series, and works as a nostalgic trip down memory lane for long-time fans of the series. The developers took players’ favorite parts of the other games in the series, and mixed them with a new and heartfelt story making it one of the best Final Fantasy games.

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You’ve likely heard something along the lines of Digimon being a more mature version of Pokémon, and while it definitely has darker themes, the combat systems are not at all similar. They are both creature collectors, but how those creatures grow stronger, and your team works together is completely different. Digimon not only grow stronger, but they grow weaker and stronger again to reach their final forms, and you battle with three at a time.

The actual ‘mons aside, Digimon Cyber Sleuth: Hacker’s Memory is far darker than even Drampa burning down the houses of bullies with them inside. It’s deep and emotional and the polar opposite to Pokémon’s surface level stories, and it’s all the stronger for it. It’s very narratively deep and feels almost like a visual novel with how extensive the story-telling is. If you want a deep JRPG adventure, then Hacker’s Memory is definitely worth playing.

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The Legend of Heroes is a long-running and iconic JRPG series, and Trails of Cold Steel is one of its most iconic subseries. If you’re new to the Trails of Cold Steel, you should probably start at the beginning as the story carries over between entries, but we’ve picked the third game here as it’s probably the strongest. Trails of Cold Steel III’s introduction will catch you up, but you owe it to yourself to play the whole subseries.

The games in the Trails of Cold Steel series tell an epic adventure. In the third game our characters are a little older, and the war is over, but there is still political tensions hiding just beneath the surface. It’s heavy on the story, and how the characters live and interact with each other, but also has a deep combat system. If you’re a fan of turn-based party combat, and how the characters synergize in battle, then this is the choice for you.

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The least well-known series on the list, Blue Reflection didn’t receive much hype when it launched back in 2017. It was seen as a mediocre JRPG with your standard themes of high school girls and the power of friendship. However, the sequel Blue Reflection: Second Light allows the series to step into its own, with powerful storytelling, and touching characterization.

It’s clear that lessons have been learned from the mediocre reception to the first game. Combat system has changed from the original to make it more complex and engaging. The same goes for the characters, which are not only more fleshed out, but the juxtaposition between the intense battles and the girls’ touching relationships make for a stark contrast. One to try.

Let us know what your favorite JRPGs for the PlayStation 4 are in the comments below!

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With the release of The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2, it is now time to reflect on this incredibly underappreciated JRPG series. It is up there as my favorite video game franchise of all time, and for a good reason. There is no world or lore quite as extensive and well done as this one. But what is the best The Legend of Heroes and Trails game of all time?

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This may be controversial, but my favorite and personal pick for the overall best The Legend of Heroes game is Trails of Cold Steel III. To me, this is where the series found the perfect balance of story, characters, lore, world, gameplay, and exploration. It is so rich with a massive adventure full of some of the most meaningful side quests. You get to know every member of the small town of Thors Branch Academy, plus the main cast is arguably better than the previous two titles. Then there is the story, which is the strongest for me due to character arcs for Ash, Juna, and others. This is hands down one of my favorite games of all time.

That said, the original Trails in the Sky, Trails from Zero, and the first Trails of Cold Steel are close runner-ups for me in that particular order. Trails in the Sky was my first in the series and it still remains one of the greatest fantasy RPGs ever made. I can’t wait for the remake, which will hopefully recapture the feel of exploring Liberl. Then there is the first Crossbell title, which introduced us to what I consider to be the best city ever made in a video game. Of course, I adore Cold Steel as well for introducing the Persona-like high school concept, which paved the way for my favorite title in the series. -- Cody

The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak 2 is now available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC.

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NIS America announced the PS5 release dates for The Legend of Heroes games Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4. Both will debut on February 16, 2024. 

We already knew both games would head to the platform in the beginning of 2024. When NIS America first announced these ports, it offered an “early 2024” release window. There’s no release announced for the first two entries in this quartet, which focus on Rean Schwarzer’s early days at Thors Military Academy with the original Class VII. Only the second half, which focuses on Rean’s life as a teacher at the school’s Branch Campus with a new Class VII, which consists of Altina, Ash, Juna, Kurt, and Musse. During the course of the second half of the story, Juna serves as a deuteragonist and the quartet ties in to other entries like Trails in the Sky and Trails to Azure.

In addition to the shared release date, there’s also a refresher trailer showing what people can expect from the PS5 versions of the games. It begins with overviews of the cast of the game. Following that, we see gameplay of the characters in-battle in both installments.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 PS5 release dates are February 16, 2024. The third and fourth entries are available on the PS4, Switch, and PC worldwide.

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NIS America and Nihon Falcom announced that the companies will bring both The Legend of Zelda: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 to the PS5. Both games will appear on the console outside Japan in early 2024. However, there’s no exact release date for either one of them yet. This comes after "Teen" ESRB ratings for both games appeared online at the beginning of September 2023. 

The initial announcement for the RPGs included some details about the games. For example, both will offer English and Japanese audio and English subtitles. Trails of Cold Steel 3 will also offer French as a subtitle option. These will be HD versions of both RPG. Also, they will include the cosmetic add-ons for characters.

Here's the announcement trailer:

As a reminder, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 begins after a timeskip from Trails of Cold Steel 2. Rean is the new Thors Military Academy's Branch Campus instructor teaching Class VII, which now consists of Altina, Ash, Juna, Kurt, and Musse. 

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 will head to the PS5 in early 2024. The third and fourth entries are available on the PS4, Switch, and PC worldwide.

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It's a big week for The Legend of Heroes fans. We're at a period of time where every new entry gets localized. Trails into Reverie just appeared to give us more time with fan-favorites from the Erebonia and Crossbell regions. It's also a good opportunity to look back, given the change to reconnect with characters. With so many The Legend of Heroes games from Nihon Falcom out there, which one did you like best and would you recommend people play?

Nothing tops The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky, as I wholeheartedly believe it is the best entry in the series. Estelle and Joshua's journey as new Bracers and two young adults out to discover truths about the world and themselves is fantastic. The progression is great. The world feels alive. Also, it doesn't wear out its welcome by taking four entries to tell its story. (I love Cold Steel, but it's so much.) -- Jenni

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 is narrowly the strongest game in the series for me. Rean taking on the role of teacher alongside a brilliant new Class VII was filled with my favorite characters in the series. The locations, combat, characters, side quests, and academy fire on all cylinders, feeling like the strongest in the franchise. However, Trails in the Sky and Trails from Zero also impress with their witty writing and terrific casts. -- Cody

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Nihon Falcom announced that it will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I-IV & Trails into Reverie Complete Box for PlayStation 4. It will release on July 28, 2022, in Japan, and will feature a total of five titles. The physical edition will cost 15,000 yen ($114), while the digital edition will cost 14,500 yen ($110). Both versions are available to pre-order. The physical edition will come with a special box and a special numbered card. Various pre-order bonuses are available through individual Japanese retailers. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The titles included in the bundle are:

• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I: Kai - Thors Military Academy 1204 -
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: Kai - The Erebonian Civil War -
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Alongside the announcement of this bundle, Nihon Falcom has shared a trailer. The trailer provides a brief look at the five titles included in the "Complete Box." You can watch the trailer below.

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In February 2020, Clouded Leopard announced that it would be bringing all of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel games to Steam. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV was also made available to purchase through the Epic Games Store.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I-IV & Trails into Reverie Complete Box will release for PlayStation 4 in Japan on July 28, 2022. There is no word of a potential Western release for the collection.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV will be available on PS Now in Japan in March 2022. However, these won't be the only games ing the subscription-based service. Other titles include Crysis Remastered, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition, and Shadow Warrior 3. [Thanks, Gamer!]

The full list of titles available through the March 2022 PlayStation Now update include the following:

• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
• Shadow Warrior 3
• Crysis Remastered
• Relicta
• Chicken Police - Paint it RED!
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition

It is unclear if The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV and III will be made available through PS Now in other regions, but they are not part of the North American lineup for March. Additionally, titles like Shadow Warrior 3 and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition will only be available through the service for a limited time.

Shadow Warrior 3 will be on PS Now from March 2 to July 4, 2022. And Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Definitive Edition will remain on the service until May 2, 2022. Other titles on the list will be available starting on March 1, 2022 without limit. Previous titles added to PlayStation Now have included Final Fantasy X | X-2 Remaster and Final Fantasy IX.

PS Now is immediately available to players with a subscription on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC.

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Even more people will have access to Nihon Falcom games. NIS America and Google announced the latest entries in the Ys and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series will appear on Stadia. Things will start on April 1, 2021, when Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III will both appear on the service.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana follows Adol and Dogi as the ship they’re traveling on crashes on an island. The two will work with other survivors to get by, find a way off, and also learn the secrets of the island. It will cost $39.99 on Stadia, which is identical to its Steam price. It will be followed by a Ys IX: Monstrum Nox Stadia release in Summer 2021. That installment follows Adol as he’s trapped in the city of Balduq and suddenly dealing with Monstrum abilities. It will cost $59.99.

As for the two The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel Stadia installments, both take place after the timeskip and follow Rean after he steps up as a professor with a new Class VII. Trails of Cold Steel III will cost $59.99, which is the same as its Steam price. Then, a few days later on April 9, 2021, Trails of Cold Steel IV will appear for $59.99. That’s the same day it will come to the Switch and PC.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC and will come to Stadia on April 1, 2021. Ys IX is available on the PS4 and will come to the Switch, PC, and Stadia in Summer 2021. Trails of Cold Steel III is out on the Switch, PS4, and PC now and will appear on Stadia on April 1, 2021. Trails of Cold Steel IV is on the PS4 now and will show up on the Switch, PC, and Stadia on April 9, 2021.

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Every once in a while, Sony brings around its Big in Japan PlayStation Store sale. (It’s already happened in both February and April 2020.) Well, one’s back again right as the Tokyo Game Show 2020 is on! The PlayStation Blog confirmed it. Already, lots of Final Fantasy PS4 games are marked down to 50% off as part of the affair.

While Final Fantasy VII Remake isn’t among the discounted titles, the list includes nine numbered installments and spin-offs in both North America and Europe.

• Dissidia Final Fantasy NT - $14.99/£12.49
• Final Fantasy VII - $7.99/£6.59
• Final Fantasy VIII Remastered - $9.99/£7.99
• Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster - $12.49/£12.49
• Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age - $24.99/£19.99
• Final Fantasy XV Multiplayer: Comrades - $4.99/£3.99
• Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD - $14.99/£12.49
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD - $9.99/£7.99
• World of Final Fantasy - $12.49/£9.99

Of course, other Japanese games and series are also reduced in this big sale. You could get Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot for $29.99/£28.49. Nioh 2 is marked down to $29.99/£31.34. People looking for more lengthy RPGs could get NieR: Automata Game of the YoRHa Edition for $19.99/£17.49 or Persona 5 Royal is $38.99/£37.49.

What’s also especially notable is a The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel series sale. People could get the first three games cheaper before The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV launches on October 27, 2020.

• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel – $19.99/£17.49
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II – $23.99/£20.99
• The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III – $41.99/£34.99

The latest PlayStation Store Big in Japan sale will run in North America and Europe until October 8, 2020. Nine Final Fantasy PS4 games are reduced as a result of it.

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It’s a big day for Nintendo Switch JRPG fans. Another huge entry is headed to people, and it could end up taking up about 70-80 hours of your life. A The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch port has launched everywhere. As usual, NIS America is celebrating with a new launch trailer looking at footage from the game and setting the stage.

This is especially important for the Trails of Cold Steel III Switch port for one major reason: it’s now the only entry on the system. The previous two games, which went over Rean’s adventures with the original Class VII, didn’t appear on the console. The launch trailer begins by establishing the students of Thors Military Academy as being notable warriors capable of taking part in critical battles. We then see old and new students unleashing their power in big fights, hoping to establish some sort of scale for newcomers. It then hints at why this might be an okay starting place, as it is the beginning of a new Class VII’s story.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, ad PC. This series’ story will end with Trails of Cold Steel IV on October 27, 2020 on the PlayStation 4 outside of Japan, with Nintendo Switch and PC ports following after.

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At first, Falcom didn’t seem to be really on board with the Nintendo Switch. At the time, the enduring fantasy RPG studio chalked it up to a matter of experience and logistics. It made sense; Falcom was a longtime PlayStation partner aside from its PC base. But it seems like, thanks to some help, the ball is rolling with Falcom and the Switch. And this month’s Trails of Cold Steel III Switch port is the second volley, and perhaps the first of a new, consistent strategy. And as I’ve spent time with the new port, I have to say that the work here is excellent, and a good sign for the future.

The port for Ys VIII had some issues, but to be fair that was a game that had to exist on Switch, PS4, and the PS Vita. There’s no winning when the Vita is involved. But to be fair, Ys is also a lightning fast action series with a lot to keep up with. On the other hand, the Trails of Cold Steel series has been much more port-friendly, moving between PS3, Vita, PC, and PS4 much more smoothly. The first two haven’t shown up here yet, and after originally playing it on the PS4 late last year, I was a bit worried. These games aren’t fidelity powerhouses, but the visual bump from the first two Trails of Cold Steel entries to this one is noticeable.

Luckily, things seemed to have worked out great. Playing on my Lite, the Trails of Cold Steel III Switch port looks exactly like I it on PS4. Obviously that won’t be accurate; I’m sure if I put them next to each other there would be a difference, and TV Mode especially might not match up. But from the more detailed character models to the higher resolution presentation, everything feels intact. And it runs plenty smoothly, with occasional frame drops that are barely worth mentioning. In a world of ports that feel like square pegs smashed into round holes, Trails of Cold Steel III fits its new platform like a glove.

There is one problem, and it’s a problem I recall from the days of random Vita ports. The text size in the UI is not scaled properly when playing in Handheld Mode. The UI is as high-res as it needs to be for playing on a TV, but I did notice some eye strain when reading the text, especially during combat. It isn’t as bad as playing a HD game on a 4:3 television, nor is it as bad as some Vita ports (shout out to Dynasty Warriors 8 for being the best/worse example of this). It isn’t terrible, and I’ve experienced worse, but the text and sometimes other UI elements are just a hair smaller than they probably should be for the average person, and anyone with eye-related struggles will notice (source: me and my astigmatism). An option to adjust text size would be nice!

Beyond my issue with the UI scaling in Handheld Mode, the Trails of Cold Steel III Switch port is nearly perfect. It runs smoothly, looks great, and overall feels like the game it should be, translated from a PS4 title. Falcom isn’t exactly known for cutting-edge visuals, and that’s fine. But as a longtime player here, it would be disingenuous to suggest Falcom’s titles didn’t struggle on the Vita. But on the Switch, it looks like the third-party partner Falcom has working on these ports has it mostly figured out. With Cold Steel IV and Ys IX on the way to Switch for sure, I’m feeling pretty good now about the future of Falcom and Nintendo.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III will launch for the Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2020. It is currently available for the PS4 and the PC.

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In a new blog post, NIS America announced that purchasing the Extracurricular Edition of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III for Nintendo Switch comes with a bonus. If you purchase the Extracurricular Edition from participating retailers, you'll get a free code for the Standard Cosmetic Bundle. This bundle includes a whopping 14 cosmetic sets for your characters, letting you start the game off with some fun customization options.

NIS America also stressed that the Extracurricular Edition is included in its The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Thors Academy Edition. You can still preorder this bundle of Legend of Heroes Nintendo Switch merch goodness on NIS America's online store. Meanwhile, NIS America plans to provide more information on "participating retailers" via its social media channels.

The Standard Cosmetic Bundle comes with the following DLC items: Self-Assertion s, Cute Hair Extension Set, Cool Hair Extension Set, Raccoon Set, Snow Leopard Set, Bunny Set, Rainbow Hair Set, Angel Set, Devil Set, Ashen Knight Set, and ARCUS Cover Sets A-D. That's quite a collection!

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III comes to the Nintendo Switch on June 30, 2020. It is currently available for the PlayStation 4 and the PC.

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The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch release date has been revealed for countries that aren’t Japan. People in North America and Europe will be able to begin playing it on June 30, 2020. If you’re in Australia and New Zealand, you’ll be able to pick it up on July 7, 2020. As a reminder, it has already been available on the system in Japan since March 19, 2020.

In addition to The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch release date, we also have access to a trial worldwide. Back in early March 2020, the demo appeared on the Japanese eShop. You can now find it everywhere. Its save data does carry over, so someone could use it to get a head start on Rean’s new adventures as a Thors Academy instructor, then be in a better place to play when the full game launches in June or July.

In addition to the release announcement, NIS America offered a better look at the Extracurricular Edition of the game. This comes with a physical copy of the JRPG, a 20-page mini art book, 26 pieces of DLC, and an animated lenticular card showing Rean and the new Class VII.

Here’s a new trailer looking at The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Switch demo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eDKZKe-GtU

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III will come to the Nintendo Switch in North America and Europe on June 30, 2020 and in Australia on July 7, 2020. It is immediately available on the PlayStation 4 and PC.

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons comes out this week, at just the right time for the world to relax a bit from all the bad news in 2020. It's the first console game in the series to release since Animal Crossing: Wild World on the Wii, but it's a very different game from its predecessors. Instead, it takes on traits of sandbox games, with an entire island to customize to your own liking. Especially since you'll be able to change the island's appearance when you get far enough, and it sprinkles in lots of quality of life updates to smooth out the experience. It's a new paradise to build and call your own, featuring both classic and new villagers to get to know.

It isn't the only game appearing. One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 looks towards new horizons as well, as it brings many new playable characters and new story arcs to cover into the Warriors sub-series, while letting our favorite heroes deal damage to many more thousands of enemies. Finally, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III releases for Nintendo Switch, bringing the series onto the Switch for the first time.

As a reminder, Siliconera gets a small portion pocket change from your purchases from our Play-Asia links below. You can also save $3 by using the code “SILICON” by using the coupon button at the payment method selection screen.

Here are this week’s Japanese releases below:

Nintendo Switch

Animal Crossing: New Horizons (+ eShop version)

• Nintendo Switch Animal Crossing: New Horizons Set

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III  (+ eShop version)

eShop Only (Switch)

Megadimension Neptunia VII

Hifuu Bouenkyo

Bokosuka Wars II

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Now is the time to sample The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III PC. A free demo has appeared on Steam. This should allow people to check out some of the PC-specific features, such as the ability to auto-save, improved graphics, customizable controls, and ultrawide screen if you have the right kind of monitor.

This comes alongside the announcement of a The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III PC Digital Limited Edition. This gives people a Steam key for the RPG, the Symphony of Class VII soundtrack CD, a Steelbook case, a hardcover The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III Thors Branch Campus Dossier, S. 1206 art book, six postcards of memorable locations in the game, and a stuffed Mishy. 

This is the second Trails of Cold Steel III demo to appear this week. In Japan, people can now grab the Nintendo Switch trial from the eShop. There’s even already a trailer showing how that version of the game looks when running on the system in its handheld mode.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III PC version will launch on March 23, 2020. It is immediately available on the PlayStation 4 worldwide, with a  

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