Next-Level Gaming: Unleashing Epic PS4 RPGs on the Powerhouse PS5

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The ESRB has updated ratings for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4, suggesting that a PS5 release could be on the horizon.

The potential inclusion of PS5 as a deliberate platform for these RPGs is evident, although there is no official confirmation at this time.

Fans of the Trails series can anticipate the announcement of PS5 ports, but it is unlikely that there will be substantial alterations from the original versions, except for a potential improvement in performance.

The ESRB has recently updated the ratings for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4, suggesting the possibility of these two classic RPGs being released on PlayStation 5. Within the turn-based RPG niche, The Legend of Heroes franchise, also known as the Falcom-verse, holds a special place in the hearts of fans. Both Trails of Cold Steel 3 and 4 are considered exemplary modern examples of this genre. It is likely that these two RPGs will be made available on the PS5 in the near future.

The Cold Steel arc is just one of many captivating arcs within the extensive Falcom-verse. The original Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel was initially launched in 2013, with its western localization arriving in 2015. Episodes 2, 3, and 4 were released in the west in 2016, 2019, and 2020 respectively, with the fourth episode concluding the arc. Over time, all four games in the series have been released on PC, PS4, and Switch. The most recent installment in the Falcom-verse, The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie, has already been released on PS5 in the western market.

Nihon Falcom seems to be working on expanding its collection of turn-based RPGs for PlayStation 5, as indicated by a recent ESRB rating. The rating reveals that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4 have both been certified for release on the PS5. It is important to note that the official confirmation of these RPGs launching on PS5 is still pending.

The ESRB ratings do not provide any additional information about the potential release of the two RPGs on the PS5. The ratings only include a summary of the content, mentioning fantasy violence, suggestive content, and curse words. However, the fact that the PS5 is listed as a platform for both games seems intentional.

Fans of Nihon Falcom's Trails series have eagerly awaited news about the localization of the eleventh game in the series, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki (Trails in the Dark), set to be released in 2021. If officially announced, PS5 ports of older games in the series would be a pleasant surprise. It is unlikely that these ports will undergo significant changes, but there is a possibility that the two games could see a performance boost.

There is currently no information regarding when publisher NIS America will announce the PS5 ports or any other news related to the Falcom-verse. It is uncertain if they will hold another Falcom week in 2023, as no official announcement has been made. Fans of Nihon Falcom's RPGs will have to wait anxiously for NIS America to disclose their plans. The games, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 3 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel 4, are currently accessible on PC, PS4, and Switch.

Source: Gematsu