XSEED Games, the independent-minded console publishing brand of Marvelous USA, Inc., today announced that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II has officially launched for the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system and PlayStation®Vita handheld entertainment system in North America both physically at retail and digitally on the PlayStation®Store for a suggested retail price of $39.99. Series fans can pick up right where they left off in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, receiving bonus stats and items as well as additional dialogue options for carrying over their save data. It’s also the perfect time for new players interested in the series to pick up the first game, on sale digitally for 50% off on the PlayStation®Store for $19.99 through September 13. DLC outfits for the first game are also on sale for 50% off during this time.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II picks up one month after the decisive collision which changed the fate of the entire nation at the conclusion of Trails of Cold Steel. Speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed “ARCUS” system returns with all the bells and whistles players fondly remember alongside a new Overdrive mode, new means of transportation across both the land and sky, new allies, new dangers, and a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray.
Cross-Save functionality between the game’s “PS Vita” and PS3TM editions remains supported, and save data from the first game grants bonus stats and extra items. In addition, relationships cultivated during the earlier time players spent at Thors Military Academy affect future story elements and allow for more personalized conversations throughout the game.
Developed by Nihon Falcom and published by XSEED Games in North America, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II is now available both physically and digitally for PS3TM and “PS Vita” systems for a suggested retail price of $39.99. The title has been rated “T for Teen” by the ESRB.