Written by Chen Xi, PC & Console Requirements Specialist at Game Launch Hub

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon System Requirements: PC Specs, PS5, Switch 2 & Steam Deck Performance Guide

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is the thirteenth mainline entry in Nihon Falcom’s long-running Trails series and the final chapter of the Calvard arc. It is a turn-based and real-time hybrid RPG built on Falcom’s in-house engine, and performance-wise it is one of the most accessible modern JRPGs on PC. The official Windows minimum asks for a GTX 1050 and 8 GB of RAM, which is hardware from 2016, and the game supports resolutions up to 4K with frame rates exceeding 60 fps. It launched in the West on 15 January 2026 for PC, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with no Xbox version available in any region. The specifications below are taken directly from the official Steam store page, the Nintendo eShop listing, and the PlayStation Store page, cross-checked against RPG Site’s console comparison and Steam Deck HQ’s performance analysis.

System Requirements

Minimum (Windows)

Component	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor	AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Memory (RAM)	8 GB
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
VRAM	Not listed separately; the GTX 1050 ships with 2 GB or 3 GB depending on the variant
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	26 GB available space
Additional Notes	Targets 1080p at 30 FPS on the Performance Graphics Profile.

Source: The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Steam store page. Last verified: 18 September 2026.

What this means in practice: The minimum tier targets 1080p at 30 fps on the Performance Graphics Profile, which Falcom has stated directly in the Steam listing’s additional notes. The Ryzen 5 1600 is a 2017 processor and the GTX 1050 is a 2016 entry-level card. This is an accessible bar for anyone with a gaming PC built in the last eight years. The GTX 1050 shipped in both 2 GB and 3 GB variants, and the Steam page does not specify which is required. If you own the 2 GB version, you are at the absolute floor, but the game’s stylised anime art direction and relatively modest texture resolution mean you should still be able to run it without hitting VRAM limits. The 26 GB install size is moderate for a modern JRPG with a lengthy story campaign and numerous animated cutscenes, and it is identical across both tiers. If you have a gaming PC from the last six to eight years with a budget GPU and 8 GB of RAM, you will meet this tier comfortably.

Recommended (Windows)

Component	Requirement
OS	Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor	Intel Core i5-10400
Memory (RAM)	16 GB
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
VRAM	Not listed separately; the GTX 1650 ships with 4 GB
DirectX	Version 11
Storage	26 GB available space
Additional Notes	Targets 1440p at 60 FPS on the High Graphics Profile.

Source: The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon Steam store page. Last verified: 18 September 2026.

What this means in practice: The recommended tier targets 1440p at 60 fps on the High Graphics Profile. The i5-10400 is a 2020 processor and the GTX 1650 is a 2019 entry-level card, so this is still a modest target by modern standards. The jump from 8 GB to 16 GB of RAM is the most meaningful change between tiers, and it reflects the game’s memory footprint growing as you load into larger areas, more NPCs, and the Grim Garten dungeon with its procedural layouts. The 4 GB VRAM on the GTX 1650 is more than sufficient for 1440p in a game with this visual style, so you will not be VRAM-limited at the recommended tier. If you have a gaming PC from the last four to five years with a GTX 1650 or better and 16 GB of RAM, you will meet this tier comfortably.

PC Performance and Display Support

The PC version supports ultrawide resolutions, 4K output, and frame rates up to 360 fps through the in-game menu and up to 500 fps via configuration file editing, according to MMO13’s launch coverage. This is an unusually high frame rate ceiling for a JRPG, and it reflects the game’s lightweight rendering pipeline. The port includes support for higher frame rates than the console versions, which are capped at 60 fps. If you have a high-refresh monitor, the PC version is the only way to take advantage of it.

PlayStation 5

Component	Requirement
Firmware	Latest PS5 system software
Storage	Not specified on the PlayStation Store listing; PC version requires 26 GB
Performance Modes	Performance: Dynamic 4K at 60 fps target (VRR range 48-60 fps); Quality: Native 4K at 30 fps with enhanced shadows and volumetric fog
Additional Notes	DualSense vibration supported; PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming with Premium subscription

Source: RPG Site’s console comparison, Seeking Tech’s PS5 Pro performance test, and N-Gamz’s PS5 Pro review. Last verified: 18 September 2026.

What this means in practice: The PS5 version offers two modes. Performance mode targets 60 fps at dynamic 4K, but RPG Site’s testing found that it does not deliver a locked 60 fps. The frame rate stays within the Variable Refresh Rate range of 48 to 60 fps, which smooths out the drops if you have a VRR-compatible display. Quality mode locks to 30 fps at native 4K with enhanced shadows and volumetric fog. On PS5 Pro, the Performance mode is described as “4K dynamic at 60 fps without tearing,” and N-Gamz’s review called the technical rendering “sumptuous.” The PS5 version is a competent port, but if you have a VRR display, you should enable it to get the most out of Performance mode. If you have a standard 60 Hz TV, the frame rate drops may be more noticeable.

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Component	Requirement
Firmware	Latest Nintendo Switch system software
Storage	12.6 GB on Nintendo Switch; 25.5 GB on Nintendo Switch 2
Performance	Specific resolution and frame rate targets not published by Nihon Falcom; RPG Site describes the Switch 2 version as “decent” but “not a locked 60 fps”
Additional Notes	Switch 2 version supports 120 Hz refresh rate output on compatible TVs; Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD Express cards; Save Data Cloud supported with Nintendo Switch Online membership

Source: Nintendo eShop listing, Nintendo Official Site product page, Nintenderos’ file size report, and RPG Site’s console comparison. Last verified: 18 September 2026.

What this means in practice: The file size difference between the two Switch versions is striking. The original Switch version requires 12.6 GB, while the Switch 2 version requires 25.5 GB, roughly double. This suggests the Switch 2 version includes higher-resolution assets, better texture compression, or both. RPG Site’s console comparison describes the Switch 2 version as “decent” but notes that it is “not a locked 60 fps,” and the original Switch version is clearly the weakest platform with lower resolution and more frame rate drops. The Switch 2 supports 120 Hz refresh rate output on compatible TVs, which is a notable feature for a JRPG. If you own both consoles, the Switch 2 version is the better choice, but neither Switch version matches the PS5 or PC for performance.

Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One: Not Available

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon has no Xbox version. Multiple sources, including Yahoo Tech’s release coverage and PlayDay’s Game Pass inquiry, confirm that the game launched on PC, PS5, PS4, Switch, and Switch 2 only. Nihon Falcom has not announced plans for an Xbox release, and the series has traditionally skipped Microsoft’s platforms in the West.

Steam Deck

Component	Requirement
Compatibility	Playable (Valve’s rating)
Performance	Stable 60 fps expected per Notebookcheck; Steam Deck HQ describes demo performance as “promising” but notes settings changes may be needed for higher frame rates
Additional Notes	Rated Playable rather than Verified due to incorrect controller icons and small in-game text

Source: Notebookcheck’s launch coverage, Steam Deck HQ’s demo analysis, and Steam Deck HQ’s Verified/Playable highlights. Last verified: 18 September 2026.

What this means in practice: The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon carries a Playable rating on Steam Deck, which is Valve’s middle compatibility tier. It is rated Playable rather than Verified because of incorrect controller icons and small in-game text, both of which are quality-of-life issues rather than performance problems. Notebookcheck’s launch coverage describes the game as “a dream for Steam Deck users, with a Verified status and a high level of optimization that should give players a stable 60fps experience,” though Valve’s official rating is Playable rather than Verified. Steam Deck HQ’s demo testing found the performance “promising” but noted that some settings changes may be needed to maintain higher frame rates. If you own a Steam Deck and enjoy JRPGs, this is a functional portable experience, but be aware that the controller icon mismatches and small text may require some adjustment.

macOS and Linux: Not Available

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is a Windows-only release on PC. There is no macOS or native Linux version available. MacGamers.org confirms that the game is “not natively supported on macOS” and has not been tested for compatibility layers. Steam Deck users play through Proton, and the Playable rating confirms that this works, though with the caveats noted above.

Final Verdict: Can Your Setup Run The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon?

The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon is one of the most accessible JRPGs of 2026 on PC. The Windows minimum asks for a GTX 1050 and 8 GB of RAM, which is hardware from 2016. The recommended tier asks for a GTX 1650 and 16 GB of RAM, which is achievable on almost any gaming PC built in the last five years. The 26 GB install size is moderate, and the game supports ultrawide resolutions, 4K output, and frame rates up to 360 fps in the menu, which is unusually generous for a JRPG. If you have a gaming PC from the last five to six years with a mid-range GPU and 16 GB of RAM, you will run this at 1440p and 60 fps without issue.

On console, the PS5 version targets 60 fps in Performance mode at dynamic 4K, but it does not deliver a locked frame rate. If you have a VRR-compatible display, the experience is much smoother. The PS5 Pro version is described as delivering 4K at 60 fps without tearing. The Switch 2 version has double the file size of the original Switch version and supports 120 Hz output, but it is not a locked 60 fps. The original Switch version is the weakest platform. There is no Xbox version.

The Steam Deck version is Playable, with stable 60 fps expected but some controller icon and text size issues. If you own a Steam Deck and enjoy JRPGs, this is a functional portable experience. There is no macOS version, and Linux support is limited to Proton compatibility.

Specs may be revised by Nihon Falcom in future patches or updates. This article reflects the Steam store page, Nintendo eShop listing, Nintendo Official Site product page, PlayStation Store page, RPG Site’s console comparison, Steam Deck HQ’s performance analysis, Notebookcheck’s launch coverage, MMO13’s frame rate report, and N-Gamz’s PS5 Pro review as of 18 September 2026. Chen Xi verifies all specifications by checking official store pages and dating each table; no numbers in this article are estimated or inferred.