The Nintendo Switch Online exclusive event "Game Trials," where you can play eligible Nintendo Switch software for a limited time, lets you play Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for free from 12:00 PM JST on Monday, July 6, 2026, to 5:59 PM JST on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
(Note: This article is based on information published in Japan. Please check your local official website for availability and pricing in your respective country or region.)
Play Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for free during Game Trials! From July 6th to July 12th!
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is a full remake of the 2004 role-playing game, The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky FC (First Chapter).
Developers updated the graphics and revamped the design, making it easy for first-time players to jump in.
The protagonists are Estelle, who aims to become a Bracer to protect regional peace, and her partner Joshua.
The story follows the two as they begin their journey as apprentice Bracers, travel through the Liberl Kingdom, resolve requests and incidents in various locations, and gain experience.
How to participate in Game Trials
Participate by downloading the software from the section labeled "Game Trials" on the product page for Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter in the Nintendo eShop.
Alternatively, you can play by downloading it from the section labeled "Game Trials" at the top of the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter page on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
Game Trials is available for Nintendo Switch Online subscribers to play as much as they want during the period.
Your save data from the trial carries over to the purchased full version.
Game Trials Period
- 12:00 PM JST on Monday, July 6, 2026 to 5:59 PM JST on Sunday, July 12, 2026
Limited-time sale also available!
In conjunction with Game Trials, a sale for the download version of the software will also be held.
The period runs from 12:00 PM JST on Monday, July 6, 2026, to 11:59 PM JST on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Nintendo Switch software: 8,800 JPY (incl. tax) -> 4,400 JPY (incl. tax) 50% off
- Nintendo Switch software (Digital Deluxe Edition): 12,100 JPY (incl. tax) -> 6,050 JPY (incl. tax) 50% off
- Nintendo Switch 2 Edition: 8,950 JPY (incl. tax) -> 4,475 JPY (incl. tax) 50% off
Sequel Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter releases on September 17, 2026
The sequel to Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, is scheduled for release on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
If you have cleared save data from Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, you can obtain the classic costumes for Estelle and Joshua as a linked bonus when you start Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Please check Nintendo Topics for more details.
[トピックス]『空の軌跡 the 1st』が7月6日から期間限定で遊び放題。Nintendo Switch Online加入者限定イベント「いっせいトライアル」開催。https://t.co/CiRaW1jjmNhttps://t.co/CiRaW1jjmN
— 任天堂株式会社 (@Nintendo) July 3, 2026
