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NIS America officially announced that the action RPG Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will arrive on the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2027. This upcoming release marks the first time the Nihon Falcom title will feature Spanish-language support.
The game centers on Adol Christin, who finds himself shipwrecked on a cursed island. Players must rescue fellow passengers to build a village and uncover the secrets of a mysterious blue-haired maiden named Dana, whose story is explored through unique gameplay segments.
Combat features lightning-fast action where players can switch between characters on the fly. The Switch 2 version introduces technical enhancements, allowing the game to run at up to 120 FPS. Additionally, the title supports cooperative play for up to two people via the GameShare feature.
The release includes English, French, and Spanish text options, alongside English and Japanese audio tracks. Rated Teen by the ESRB, the game will be published by NIS America when it launches on the platform early in 2027.
