Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana 登陆 Nintendo Switch 2

NIS America and Falcom are teaming up to bring Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana to Nintendo Switch 2, they’ve just announced. This version launches on February 25, 2027.

Compared to the Nintendo Switch original, there’ll be a couple of upgrades. Not only is there support for 120 FPS, but also GameShare.

Here’s the official overview from NIS America:

When Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island, he and the other castaways form a village to survive and seek a way off the isle. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden. Who is she, and what secrets surround her?

Set sail on a new adventure as Adol unravels the enigma of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana!

Key Features

• An Epic Tale: Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
• Party On!: Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.
• Another Side: Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
• It Takes a Village!: Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
• Experience this action JRPG classic at up to 120 FPS, or bring a friend along to cooperate in GameShare and save the day together!

View a trailer for the new Nintendo Switch 2 release below.

Switch 2 Trailer

You can find our original Ys 8: Lacrimosa of Dana review for our thoughts on the Nintendo Switch version.