Written by Chen Xi, PC & Console Requirements Specialist at Game Launch Hub
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter System Requirements: PC Specs, PS5, Switch 2 & Steam Deck Performance Guide
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is the second part of Nihon Falcom’s full 3D remake of the Trails series’ origin story, following Estelle Bright across the Kingdom of Liberl as she hunts for Joshua and confronts the shadowy society of Ouroboros. Performance-wise, this is a lightweight and well-optimised JRPG: the official Steam page lists only a minimum specification with no recommended tier published, and that minimum is identical to the first chapter’s, asking for an AMD Ryzen 5 1600 and a GTX 1050. The game launched on 17 September 2026 for PC via Steam, PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a free ten-hour demo that carries progress into the full game.
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 by the developer |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Storage | Not listed on the Steam page; the previous game required 33 GB |
| Additional Notes | Developer’s note: “Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile”. DLSS and FSR 2.2 upscaling supported. Ultrawide monitor support. Keyboard and mouse support. |
Source: Steam store page for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, GamePC-Guide, and Kamigame. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The minimum tier explicitly targets 1080p at 60 fps on the Performance Graphics Profile, as stated directly on the Steam page. The Ryzen 5 1600 is a 2017 processor and the GTX 1050 is a 2016 entry-level card. This is an exceptionally accessible bar for a modern 3D JRPG. The 8 GB system RAM requirement is standard, and the GTX 1050’s 2 GB to 4 GB VRAM is more than sufficient for the game’s stylised anime art style, so you will not be VRAM-limited at 1080p. The storage requirement is not listed on the Steam page, but the previous game required 33 GB, and the Switch 2 version requires 33.2 GB, so you should budget roughly 35 GB to be safe. If you own a gaming PC from the last seven to eight years with a budget GPU and 8 GB of RAM, you will clear this bar comfortably.
Recommended (Windows): Not Published
Nihon Falcom has not published a Recommended specifications tier for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter on Steam or anywhere else. The Steam page’s recommended section lists only “Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system,” with no processor model, RAM figure, or GPU recommendation. This is a deliberate choice by Falcom: the minimum specification is identical to the first chapter’s, and the developer has not raised the bar. The absence of a Recommended tier is not a concern here. The game runs at 1080p and 60 fps on a GTX 1050, so any GPU from the last decade will comfortably handle higher resolutions and frame rates. If your PC clears the minimum, you will run Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter without issue.
A Note on VRAM and System RAM
The GTX 1050’s 2 GB to 4 GB VRAM is far more than this game needs for 1080p rendering. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter uses a stylised anime art direction with 3D character models and environments, but it is not a texture-heavy or geometry-intensive title. You will not encounter VRAM bottlenecks at any resolution the game supports. The 8 GB system RAM requirement is the more relevant figure, and it reflects the game’s memory footprint holding multiple Liberl locations, character data, the battle system’s turn order and Arts calculations, and the expanded Orbment system in memory simultaneously. Do not upgrade your GPU for this game. If you have 8 GB of RAM and a graphics card from the last decade, you are covered. Note that DLSS is supported for NVIDIA users, and FSR 2.2 is available for everyone else, which gives you performance headroom if you want to push beyond 1080p.
PlayStation 5
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest PS5 system software |
| Storage | Not specified on the PlayStation Store listing; Switch 2 version requires 33.2 GB |
| Performance | 60 fps following Update 1.10, which added 60 fps support and the ability to skip S-Crafts and S-Arts. Early launch was 30 fps before the patch. |
| Additional Notes | DualSense vibration supported. Offline play enabled. Remote Play supported. PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming supported with Premium subscription. Single player. |
Source: A9VG forum reports on Update 1.10, Consoles Mag, and the PlayStation Store listing. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The PS5 version launched at 30 fps, but Update 1.10 added 60 fps support. A9VG forum users reported that after the patch, “确实PS5不开动补也可以60帧运行了，效果和开补效果差不多” (the game now runs at 60 fps on PS5 without needing motion interpolation, and the result is comparable to using interpolation). The same update added the ability to skip S-Crafts and S-Arts, which is a meaningful quality-of-life improvement for repeat playthroughs. The DualSense vibration feature is supported. The game supports offline play, Remote Play, and PS5 and PS Portal cloud streaming with a Premium subscription. If you own a PS5, you should install the latest patch to get the 60 fps experience, which is how the game was intended to be played.
Nintendo Switch 2
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Nintendo Switch 2 system software |
| Storage | 33.2 GB (digital download) |
| Performance | 4K resolution in TV mode (docked), 1080p in Handheld mode, 60 fps via the Upgrade Pack |
| Additional Notes | The Upgrade Pack is a paid upgrade costing approximately $4.99 / ¥150. Improved visuals with higher resolutions and textures in both Handheld and TV modes. Digital buyers on the original Switch can upgrade. Physical version is on the cartridge, but the Upgrade Pack must be downloaded to access the enhancements. |
Source: Nintendo Official Site product page, Nintendo Life, Consoles Mag, and Deku Deals. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The Switch 2 version is a significant upgrade over the original Switch version, but it requires a paid Upgrade Pack. The official Nintendo store page confirms “Improved visuals featuring higher resolutions in both Handheld Mode and TV Mode, as well as improved textures” and “Improved framerates in both Handheld Mode and TV Mode”. According to Consoles Mag, the Switch 2 Edition delivers 4K resolution in docked mode, 1080p in handheld mode, faster loading times, and 60 fps. The 33.2 GB file size is substantially larger than the original Switch version’s 19.5 GB, reflecting the higher-resolution assets. The Upgrade Pack costs approximately $4.99 / ¥150, which is a very reasonable price for the performance and visual improvements. If you own a Switch 2 and want the best portable version of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, the Upgrade Pack is an easy recommendation.
Nintendo Switch (Original)
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Firmware | Latest Nintendo Switch system software |
| Storage | 19.5 GB (digital download) |
| Performance | Lower resolution and frame rate than the Switch 2 version. The standard Switch version runs at a lower resolution and frame rate compared to the Switch 2 Edition. |
| Additional Notes | TV, Tabletop, and Handheld modes supported. Save Data Cloud requires Nintendo Switch Online membership. Digital buyers can upgrade to the Switch 2 Edition for ¥150. |
Source: Nintendo Official Site product page, Nintendo eShop, GamePC-Guide, and Pants Pants Revolution. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
What this means in practice: The original Switch version runs at a lower resolution and frame rate compared to the Switch 2 Edition, as confirmed by both Falcom’s official website and Pants Pants Revolution. The 19.5 GB file size is substantially smaller than the Switch 2 version’s 33.2 GB, which reflects the lower-resolution assets. The original Switch version is playable, but it is clearly the weakest console version. If you own a Switch 2, the Upgrade Pack is a $4.99 / ¥150 investment that delivers a dramatic improvement in resolution, frame rate, and loading times. If you only own an original Switch, the game is still worth playing, but you should be aware that it does not deliver the 60 fps experience available on Switch 2, PS5, or PC.
Steam Deck
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Verified (Valve’s highest rating) |
| Performance | 40-50 fps on Medium preset with FSR 2.2. The game defaults to Medium quality, and there is no upscaling or lowered render resolution with the default, so the game looks sharp. |
| Additional Notes | FSR 2.2 upscaling is available, which was added in a post-launch patch for the first chapter and is included in the second chapter. Lossless Scaling can be used to boost the frame rate to 60 fps. |
Source: Steam Deck HQ’s performance analysis, Boiling Steam, and Handheld Guru. Last verified: 23 September 2026.
What this means in practice: Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter carries a Steam Deck Verified badge, Valve’s highest compatibility rating, confirmed by Boiling Steam’s Verified/Playable round-up. The game has a 97.3 percent positive user review score on Steam Deck from 185 total reviews, according to Boiling Steam. Steam Deck HQ’s testing found that the game defaults to the Medium quality preset and runs at a range of 40 to 50 FPS. The reviewer noted that “there’s no upscaling or lowered render resolution with the default, so the game looks a bit sharp” but that “it’s still definitely playable, and if the full game is similar to the performance of this demo, there’s gonna be no problem playing this on the go”. FSR 2.2 upscaling is available, and Handheld Guru confirms the game “maintains a steady 40 to 50 FPS range on these default settings”. If you want to push the frame rate to 60 fps, you can use Lossless Scaling as demonstrated in Deck Wizard’s testing. If you own a Steam Deck and enjoy JRPGs, this is an excellent portable experience.
macOS and Linux: Not Available
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is a Windows-only release on PC. SteamDB’s supported systems data lists Windows only, and there is no macOS or native Linux version available. Steam Deck users play through SteamOS, and the Verified badge confirms that this compatibility layer works seamlessly.
Xbox Series X|S: Not Available
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter has no Xbox Series X|S version. Games.ch confirms that “eine Xbox-Version des Rollenspiels ist dagegen nicht geplant” (an Xbox version of the RPG is not planned), and the Trails series has historically skipped Microsoft’s platforms in the West. ComicBook notes that “Xbox fans probably shouldn’t hold their breath since this series is historically not on the platform”. If you play primarily on Xbox, you cannot access Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter.
Final Verdict: Can Your Setup Run Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter?
Yes, almost certainly. Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter is one of the most accessible JRPGs of 2026. The minimum spec asks for an AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB of RAM, and a GTX 1050, which is hardware from 2016-2017. The developer has explicitly stated that this targets 1080p at 60 fps on the Performance Graphics Profile. The absence of a Recommended specification is not a concern here: the game runs at 1080p and 60 fps on a GTX 1050, so any GPU from the last decade will comfortably handle higher resolutions. DLSS and FSR 2.2 upscaling are supported, giving you performance headroom if you want to push beyond 1080p. The storage requirement is not listed on the Steam page, but the previous game required 33 GB, so budget roughly 35 GB to be safe.
The GTX 1050’s 2 GB to 4 GB VRAM is far more than this game needs for 1080p rendering. You will not be VRAM-limited at any resolution. The 8 GB system RAM requirement is standard, and there is no reason to upgrade beyond it for this game.
On console, the PS5 version now runs at 60 fps following Update 1.10, which also added the ability to skip S-Crafts and S-Arts. The Nintendo Switch 2 version runs at 4K docked and 1080p handheld at 60 fps via a $4.99 Upgrade Pack, making it a strong portable option. The original Switch version runs at a lower resolution and frame rate and is the weakest console version, though it is still playable. There is no Xbox version. On Steam Deck, the game is Verified and runs at 40-50 fps on Medium settings, with FSR 2.2 available for performance tuning. There is no macOS version and no native Linux version.
Specs and performance may be revised by Nihon Falcom in future patches, and the developer has already released Update 1.10 adding 60 fps support to PS5. This article reflects the Steam store page, GamePC-Guide, Kamigame, the PlayStation Store listing, the Nintendo Official Site product pages, Nintendo Life, Consoles Mag, Steam Deck HQ, Boiling Steam, Handheld Guru, and verified outlet reports as of 23 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.