Read Kondo Interview, translated stuff:
Multi Trails Of Black III is The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria Confirmed
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BUT THE WEST DOESN'T HAVE 1 YET!!!
Read more stuff from latest Kondo interview translated by noisy pixel:
Firstly, Kondo states that the Trails series’ story is 70% complete. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Crimson Sin revealed that there is one more installment in the Calvard saga remaining. Afterward, there are either two or three remaining regions left to explore.
Kondo says that these areas are nowhere near as sizable as Erebonia and Calvard, so there’s a fairly likely chance they’ll receive fewer games. Personally, potential candidates that come to mind are Arteria, Remiferia, and Leman State. Further, the narrative pacing can’t be sped up, and dense storytelling will occur in these more compact regions.
The possibility of a Trails in the Sky remake in the modern engine was brought up, with Kondo stating that players’ worldwide voices will ultimately determine its feasibility. Kondo himself, the Asian and Japanese player bases, and several other staff members all have personal connections to the Sky saga, so a remake effort at least seems plausible.
Opening animation styles were discussed, too. For those unaware, Trails into Reverie onward has used 3D cutscenes rather than 2D animation for the openings. This is because the 3D openings are easier to create, and the staff is skilled at such, though the final call on whether 2D or 3D animated openings will be used in the future will be up to them.
Another notable subject in this interview is the relationship status of Calvard’s protagonist, Van Arkride. Falcom is still unsure who he will become romantically involved with. However, if necessary, they intend to confirm this fact in the future. Elaine Auclair and Agnès Claudel are the two potential candidates. I’ve seen massive support for both characters, so it’s really anyone’s call on who Van will end up with.
One last element of note is how there seem to have been complaints about the new Orbment system introduced in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki. Some players have shared frustrations with it being too difficult and complicated to learn, and if these critiques persist for Crimson Sin, the staff will end up making changes to this system.
Firstly, Kondo states that the Trails series’ story is 70% complete. The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Crimson Sin revealed that there is one more installment in the Calvard saga remaining. Afterward, there are either two or three remaining regions left to explore.
Kondo says that these areas are nowhere near as sizable as Erebonia and Calvard, so there’s a fairly likely chance they’ll receive fewer games. Personally, potential candidates that come to mind are Arteria, Remiferia, and Leman State. Further, the narrative pacing can’t be sped up, and dense storytelling will occur in these more compact regions.
The possibility of a Trails in the Sky remake in the modern engine was brought up, with Kondo stating that players’ worldwide voices will ultimately determine its feasibility. Kondo himself, the Asian and Japanese player bases, and several other staff members all have personal connections to the Sky saga, so a remake effort at least seems plausible.
Opening animation styles were discussed, too. For those unaware, Trails into Reverie onward has used 3D cutscenes rather than 2D animation for the openings. This is because the 3D openings are easier to create, and the staff is skilled at such, though the final call on whether 2D or 3D animated openings will be used in the future will be up to them.
Another notable subject in this interview is the relationship status of Calvard’s protagonist, Van Arkride. Falcom is still unsure who he will become romantically involved with. However, if necessary, they intend to confirm this fact in the future. Elaine Auclair and Agnès Claudel are the two potential candidates. I’ve seen massive support for both characters, so it’s really anyone’s call on who Van will end up with.
One last element of note is how there seem to have been complaints about the new Orbment system introduced in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki. Some players have shared frustrations with it being too difficult and complicated to learn, and if these critiques persist for Crimson Sin, the staff will end up making changes to this system.
so Trails Of Black III will be released in 2024 in Japan.
Translated by gematsu:
Falcom will release the next entry in the Trails series in Japan by September 2024, the company said in its financial report for the fiscal year ending September 2023.
Translated by gematsu:
Falcom will release the next entry in the Trails series in Japan by September 2024, the company said in its financial report for the fiscal year ending September 2023.
Well at least the first game is coming next year
Falcom just announced The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria. Not sure if it's Trails Of Black III's official title or not.
Translated by Gematsu:
“In the year 120X, everything comes to an end.”
C. Epstein, the father of the orbal revolution, prophesized the end of the Zemurian continent.
As “X Day” approaches, a massive orbal rocket is about to be launched from a large military base built in the Kunlun Range.
“Can man make it past the planet’s atmosphere?”
“What lies at the end of the continent?”
“Will mankind be able to uncover the true nature of the ‘world’?”
While the whole world watches to witness the largest undertaking since the dawn of history, somewhere in the singularity that is Ored, forces from all over the land were about to gather, including a young “Spriggan.”
Will the single trail toward the distant heavens ultimately shape the future of Zemuria, or…
Translated by Gematsu:
“In the year 120X, everything comes to an end.”
C. Epstein, the father of the orbal revolution, prophesized the end of the Zemurian continent.
As “X Day” approaches, a massive orbal rocket is about to be launched from a large military base built in the Kunlun Range.
“Can man make it past the planet’s atmosphere?”
“What lies at the end of the continent?”
“Will mankind be able to uncover the true nature of the ‘world’?”
While the whole world watches to witness the largest undertaking since the dawn of history, somewhere in the singularity that is Ored, forces from all over the land were about to gather, including a young “Spriggan.”
Will the single trail toward the distant heavens ultimately shape the future of Zemuria, or…
Oh god, they are going to space. Sure is fast and furious up in here lol.
Couldn't help but to notice on other sites that people aren't enjoying this new trilogy, is it that bad?
Falcom said they are developing several titles:
- Title A: The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki – Farewell, O Zemuria (TBD) – 2024
- Unannounced Title B: Trails Series (TBD) – In Development
- Unannounced Title C: Action RPG (TBD) – In Development
- Unannounced Title D (TBD) – In Development
- Unannounced Switch Title E (Switch) – In Development
- Unannounced Ported Title F (PS5, PS4) – In Development
Confirmed it is trails of black III and Van is still the mc.
From Famitsu, translated by noisy pixel:
Interviewer: Is [Kai no Kiseki] a sequel to Crimson Sin?
Kondo: Timeline-wise, this title is after the events of Crimson Sin. However, the story will be moving towards a climax involving not just the Republic of Calvard but the entire continent of Zemuria itself. While I can’t reveal much yet, the game’s subtitle carries an important message, and I’ll leave it to your imagination.
Interviewer: What are some of the challenges you’re facing with [Kai no Kiseki]’s development? What areas are you planning to work on?
Kondo: As the latest title in the Trails series to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we are working on elements such as visual expression, charm, and story structure more than ever because of the elements related to the worldview.
Interviewer: The name of the game is different. Does that mean the protagonists of the story will change?
Kondo: Rest assured, as the story will still have its main focus on Van and the members of the Arkride Solutions Office. Furthermore, people who play essential roles in Zemuria will also appear.
Interviewer: In both Kuro no Kiseki titles, we still had a lot of unanswered questions, such as “What is the Genesis?” Will such answers be revealed in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: Not just the elements from Kuro no Kiseki but also various mysteries of the Zemuria continent will be revealed in Kai no Kiseki’s story.
Interviewer: What will be the focal point of this story?
Kondo: The story will center on the Republic of Calvard, which is the setting for Kuro no Kiseki. In Kai no Kiseki, we will finally get to the crux of “Just what exactly is the continent of Zemuria?”
Interviewer: One of the screenshots shows a green-haired man that looks suspiciously like Kevin from Sky 3rd in a background that seems to be…Creil?
Kondo: I can’t reveal the details of that person just yet, but know that the Septian Church and the Gralsritter will play a huge role in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: In another one of the screenshots, we see Bergard Zeman. Is he going to play an active role in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: As you might know, Bergard was involved in the Salt Pale Incident. He doesn’t appear in Crimson Sin, but he will be one of the main characters driving the story forward in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: Will field battles (from Kuro) still be present alongside the turn-based combat?
Kondo: Battles will remain largely the same style as Crimson Sin and Kuro no Kiseki, but field battles have been improved with various additional actions. And even in the turn-based combat system, we plan to add new features, which we’ll reveal in due time.
Interviewer: You’ve mentioned that all of the forces in the world will gather together, but how will the story be told?
Kondo: As we reach the climax of the story of the continent of Zemuria, Kai no Kiseki depicts the many characters and the many groups that are present while still keeping the story as an RPG.
Interviewer: Finally, a message to all fans.
Kondo: The story of the Zemuria continent is finally reaching a great climax, and the developers and staff are working hard to ensure that Kai no Kiseki can live up to the 20th-anniversary title of the series. I hope you can look forward to more updates.
From Famitsu, translated by noisy pixel:
Interviewer: Is [Kai no Kiseki] a sequel to Crimson Sin?
Kondo: Timeline-wise, this title is after the events of Crimson Sin. However, the story will be moving towards a climax involving not just the Republic of Calvard but the entire continent of Zemuria itself. While I can’t reveal much yet, the game’s subtitle carries an important message, and I’ll leave it to your imagination.
Interviewer: What are some of the challenges you’re facing with [Kai no Kiseki]’s development? What areas are you planning to work on?
Kondo: As the latest title in the Trails series to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we are working on elements such as visual expression, charm, and story structure more than ever because of the elements related to the worldview.
Interviewer: The name of the game is different. Does that mean the protagonists of the story will change?
Kondo: Rest assured, as the story will still have its main focus on Van and the members of the Arkride Solutions Office. Furthermore, people who play essential roles in Zemuria will also appear.
Interviewer: In both Kuro no Kiseki titles, we still had a lot of unanswered questions, such as “What is the Genesis?” Will such answers be revealed in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: Not just the elements from Kuro no Kiseki but also various mysteries of the Zemuria continent will be revealed in Kai no Kiseki’s story.
Interviewer: What will be the focal point of this story?
Kondo: The story will center on the Republic of Calvard, which is the setting for Kuro no Kiseki. In Kai no Kiseki, we will finally get to the crux of “Just what exactly is the continent of Zemuria?”
Interviewer: One of the screenshots shows a green-haired man that looks suspiciously like Kevin from Sky 3rd in a background that seems to be…Creil?
Kondo: I can’t reveal the details of that person just yet, but know that the Septian Church and the Gralsritter will play a huge role in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: In another one of the screenshots, we see Bergard Zeman. Is he going to play an active role in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: As you might know, Bergard was involved in the Salt Pale Incident. He doesn’t appear in Crimson Sin, but he will be one of the main characters driving the story forward in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: Will field battles (from Kuro) still be present alongside the turn-based combat?
Kondo: Battles will remain largely the same style as Crimson Sin and Kuro no Kiseki, but field battles have been improved with various additional actions. And even in the turn-based combat system, we plan to add new features, which we’ll reveal in due time.
Interviewer: You’ve mentioned that all of the forces in the world will gather together, but how will the story be told?
Kondo: As we reach the climax of the story of the continent of Zemuria, Kai no Kiseki depicts the many characters and the many groups that are present while still keeping the story as an RPG.
Interviewer: Finally, a message to all fans.
Kondo: The story of the Zemuria continent is finally reaching a great climax, and the developers and staff are working hard to ensure that Kai no Kiseki can live up to the 20th-anniversary title of the series. I hope you can look forward to more updates.
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Confirmed it is trails of black III and Van is still the mc.
From Famitsu, translated by noisy pixel:
Interviewer: Is [Kai no Kiseki] a sequel to Crimson Sin?
Kondo: Timeline-wise, this title is after the events of Crimson Sin. However, the story will be moving towards a climax involving not just the Republic of Calvard but the entire continent of Zemuria itself. While I can’t reveal much yet, the game’s subtitle carries an important message, and I’ll leave it to your imagination.
Interviewer: What are some of the challenges you’re facing with [Kai no Kiseki]’s development? What areas are you planning to work on?
Kondo: As the latest title in the Trails series to celebrate the 20th anniversary, we are working on elements such as visual expression, charm, and story structure more than ever because of the elements related to the worldview.
Interviewer: The name of the game is different. Does that mean the protagonists of the story will change?
Kondo: Rest assured, as the story will still have its main focus on Van and the members of the Arkride Solutions Office. Furthermore, people who play essential roles in Zemuria will also appear.
Interviewer: In both Kuro no Kiseki titles, we still had a lot of unanswered questions, such as “What is the Genesis?” Will such answers be revealed in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: Not just the elements from Kuro no Kiseki but also various mysteries of the Zemuria continent will be revealed in Kai no Kiseki’s story.
Interviewer: What will be the focal point of this story?
Kondo: The story will center on the Republic of Calvard, which is the setting for Kuro no Kiseki. In Kai no Kiseki, we will finally get to the crux of “Just what exactly is the continent of Zemuria?”
Interviewer: One of the screenshots shows a green-haired man that looks suspiciously like Kevin from Sky 3rd in a background that seems to be…Creil?
Kondo: I can’t reveal the details of that person just yet, but know that the Septian Church and the Gralsritter will play a huge role in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: In another one of the screenshots, we see Bergard Zeman. Is he going to play an active role in Kai no Kiseki?
Kondo: As you might know, Bergard was involved in the Salt Pale Incident. He doesn’t appear in Crimson Sin, but he will be one of the main characters driving the story forward in Kai no Kiseki.
Interviewer: Will field battles (from Kuro) still be present alongside the turn-based combat?
Kondo: Battles will remain largely the same style as Crimson Sin and Kuro no Kiseki, but field battles have been improved with various additional actions. And even in the turn-based combat system, we plan to add new features, which we’ll reveal in due time.
Interviewer: You’ve mentioned that all of the forces in the world will gather together, but how will the story be told?
Kondo: As we reach the climax of the story of the continent of Zemuria, Kai no Kiseki depicts the many characters and the many groups that are present while still keeping the story as an RPG.
Interviewer: Finally, a message to all fans.
Kondo: The story of the Zemuria continent is finally reaching a great climax, and the developers and staff are working hard to ensure that Kai no Kiseki can live up to the 20th-anniversary title of the series. I hope you can look forward to more updates.
They posted a blurred world map, lol epic fail.
lol it's still a "secret"
