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NIS America and Falcom have officially announced that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on February 25, 2027. This release date was confirmed via a trailer published by the publisher on October 20, 2026.
The port is designed to utilize the hardware capabilities of the new console. NIS America states that the action-JRPG will run at up to 120 frames per second and include support for GameShare, a feature allowing local multiplayer across different consoles. Additionally, this version introduces Spanish language support for the first time.
The game follows the protagonist Adol, who becomes shipwrecked on a cursed island and must build a village with other survivors to combat monsters and explore ruins. Originally released on PS Vita in 2016, the title has since appeared on multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, PC, the original Nintendo Switch, Stadia, and PlayStation 5.
As of now, NIS America has not disclosed pricing details for the Switch 2 version. Furthermore, there has been no announcement regarding potential upgrade paths for those who already own the 2018 Nintendo Switch release.
