The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Review
The latest entry in Nihon Falcom’s Trails series is a triumph for the franchise, only hindered by some elements feeling “for fans only.”
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon
The 20th anniversary title for the Trails/Kiseki series promises a dramatic turn. Known in Japan as The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024-09-26 |  | PS4 PS5 | Nihon Falcom | Nihon Falcom |
2026-01-15 |   | PS4 PS5 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
2026-01-15 | | WIN NSW NSW2 | NIS America | Nihon Falcom |
Reviews
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Opening Movie Released
NIS America released the opening movie for Nihon Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon. The game releases next week, finally catching western RPGamers up with Japan.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Gets Recap Ahead of Trails Beyond the Horizon
Ahead of the launch of Trails Beyond the Horizon this month, NIS America released a story recap video of previous title Trails Through Daybreak II. Needless to say, major spoilers abound.
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Demos Available
NIS America released a couple of demos for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon ahead of its release next month. A Story Demo is available on all platforms, while a Battle Demo is available on PS4 and PS5.
The Legend of Heroes Series: Where to Start? 2025 Edition
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The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Releasing January 15
NIS America has provided a firm date for The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon. The newest title in Nihon Falcom’s long-running Trails series will release in mid-January.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Gets Switch 2 Version, Pushed to January
NIS America announced a dedicated Switch 2 version of Nihon Falcom’s The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon. The Switch 2 version will release alongside the versions for other platforms, which have been pushed to the start of next year.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Coming West This Fall
NIS America announced The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon is coming west. Western RPGamers will finally reach series parity with their brethren in Japan this fall.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Reveals Further Characters
Nihon Falcom’s latest The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki images reveal some more characters. The latest batch introduces two newcomers and five returnees.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Reveals More Characters
Nihon Falcom revealed more returning characters in The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria. The sextet will be appearing when the game launches in Japan later this month.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Opening Movie Released
Nihon Falcom released the opening movie to The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria. The series’ twentieth anniversary title is set to launch in Japan in just under two months.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Reveals Grim Garten
Nihon Falcom provided some more details for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria. The latest update introduces a virtual world called the Grim Garten.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Introduces More Returning Characters
Nihon Falcom revealed more media for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki. The latest images reveal more returning characters, this time focused on those from the Trails of Cold Steel games.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Gets New Media
Nihon Falcom released new media for the newest The Legend of Heroes title. A new trailer and images reveal more returning characters appearing in The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Hitting Japan in September
Nihon Falcom revealed that The Legend of Heroes’ twentieth anniversary title will launch in Japan this September. The developer also revealed more returning characters for Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Details Revealed
Nihon Falcom released new details for its latest title in the Legend of Heroes series. Van Arkride is confirmed to be returning as protagonist as Zemuria looks to space.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon Screenshots - March 28, 2025
The first ever instance of space travel in the series underpins the entire game.
Kevin Graham returning is an absolute treat for fans.
Combat brings some welcome additions from previous entries.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots and Art - September 12, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots and Art - September 5, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots - August 1, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots - July 25, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots - July 11, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots and Art - June 27, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots and Art - May 23, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Screenshots and Art - April 25, 2024
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki Screenshots - December 15, 2023
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