Publisher NIS America confirmed that it will release Ys X: Proud Nordics, an updated version of Ys X: Nordics game, in the West in early 2026. The game will be released for Nintendo Switch 2, PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GOG.
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The Ys X: Proud Nordics game was released in Japan for Nintendo Switch 2 on July 31st 2025.
The original Ys X: Nordics game was released in Japan in September 2023 for PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch. In October 2024, it was released in the West for PlayStation 4 and 5, and PC via Steam, Epic Game Store and GOG.
NIS America describes the game below:
“After a tense encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol and the proud Norman Karja find themselves bound together by shackles of Mana, and by the looming threat of an undying horde known as the Griegr, who seek to pillage the vibrant Obelia Gulf. Aboard their ship, the Sandras, Adol and Karja gather a trusty crew of friends and allies as they go head-to-head with the Griegr in one unforgettable journey!”
