Game publisher and developer Falcom have treated fans with new footage of their latest action role-playing game Ys X: Proud Nordics. Gematsu reports that it is not just an enhanced edition but comes with a host of new changes including a new story and setting. The original version of Y’s X: Nordics was released back in 2023. This revamped version of the game was first announced December of 2024, being confirmed as a title that will eventually launch on the Switch 2 in Japan.

Ys X: Proud Nordics is set on Aland Island, a massive island north of the Obelia Gulf. Players will assume the role of series Adol Christin along with his new pirate companion Karja Balta, they battle immortal creatures known as Griegr and visit Aland Island exploring new land and encountering countless ruins, their goal to uncover the secrets the island holds.

Ys X: Proud Nordics features offensive and defensive battle abilities in the form of Cross Actions, which you’ll alternate between Adol and Karja. Mana Actions are introduced as a host of movement skills. Mana String will allow you to engage with the environment, you’ll be able to swing to farawaray places, push objects and activate switches. New bosses have been added to the core experience, Mana Ride races, as well as arena battles. The Falcom release on Gematsu reads “Please look forward to a new Ys story, reborn as Ys X: Proud Nordics!”

The news of an updated Ys title is exciting for series fans. The new commercial showcases new plot elements, the usage of Mana Actions, travel elements, and its highly stylized combat. Some may purchase the title on Switch 2, though others may have to wait for the eventual release stateside. If the series history is any indicator, some of us may be in for a wait.