NIS America has updated the website for The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon, the latest entry in the Trails series, which will debut in the West early next year. The website now contains a dedicated primer for newcomers, introducing them to the appeal of the franchise.
The primer directly addresses common concerns for first-timers, such as “Will I like this series?” and “Where should I start?” It highlights the series’ hallmark features, namely its continuity-driven storytelling, character-focused narratives, and extensively developed worldbuilding.
The article breaks down what makes Trails special: persistent story arcs that span multiple entries, a massive returning cast of evolving characters, and multifaceted regions, such as the Erebonian Empire, Crossbell, and Calvard.
The primer also pays tribute to the music of Falcom Sound Team jdk, noting the inclusion of past favorites as selectable tracks in recent titles via a new feature.
Where to Start
The guide recommends Trails through Daybreak, the opening title of the Calvard arc, as an ideal starting point. As it features a new cast, setting, and combat system, it was designed to serve as an accessible entry point.
The primer encourages players to engage fully with sidequests, pointing out that in Trails, even seemingly minor characters and events often contribute to evolving cross-game threads. For instance, NPCs frequently have growing subplots between games and sometimes even arcs.
Check out our own beginner’s guide.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails beyond the Horizon will be released in the West in January 2026 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam.