The PC version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will launch in April, NIS America president and CEO Takuro Yamashita told YouTube channel Greg’s RPG Heaven in a newly published video clip.
“Translation-wise, there’s no problem, but we’ve had some small issues about porting to the Steam version,” Yamashita told the YouTube channel. “Because we have to support a lot of different types of machines, so that’s why we need to improve the speed and optimize the PC version in a better way. But—is it all right to make the announcement about the new release date?—yeah, actually next month, in April, we are ready to release the PC Steam version of Ys VIII.”
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is currently available worldwide for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, and is coming to Switch this summer.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will launch for Switch on June 26 in Noth America and June 29 in Europe, publisher NIS America announced.
In Japan, a release date of June 28 was previously announced.
The Switch version of the game includes the content from both the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions. A “Day One Adventurer’s Edition” will include a reversible cover, an exclusive foil pack of three character cards featuring Adol, Dana, and Dogi, as well as a double-sided poster featuring Dana and the Map of the Isle of Seiren.
Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo.com:
About
Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana
Key Features
An Epic Tale: Follow Adol and his companions on his latest adventure to uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
Another Side: Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her own unique gameplay segments.
It Takes a Village: Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
Party On: Switch characters on the fly as you battle ferocious foes in lightning-fast combat.
NIS America has announced the previously released downloadable content for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana that will be included in the Switch version as bonus content with no download or purchase necessary.
The full list includes:
Items for All Characters:
Deserted Pirate Costume
Hug Hug Pals: Feena, Lilia, and Dark
Stylish Glasses (x 6)
Ancient Masks: (x 3)
Items for Adol, Laxia, Ricotta, and Dana:
Tropic Swimwear
Item for Laxia:
Eternian Scholar Costume
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is due out for Switch on June 26 in North America and June 28 in Europe. A PC version is due out in April. The game is available now worldwide for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana for Switch update plans announced
NIS America has detailed the schedule of patches planned for the Switch version of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana from launch through mid-July.
The patches will address text refinements and other issues. According to NIS America, “due to the worldwide release of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, optimization was the top priority during development, and continues to be our focus.”
Here is the full schedule:
Patch v1.01 (June 26)
• Short Description: Fixes include adjustment to Nintendo Switch auto-sleep function, incorrect icons displaying, and text refinements.
• Current Status: Ready for Launch
Patch v1.02 (Launch Week)
• Short Description: Addressing crash issues, some aesthetic issues, and text refinements.
• Current Status: Testing Round 2
Patch v1.03 (Week After Launch)
• Short Description: Text refinements.
• Current Status: Testing Round 1
Patch v1.04 (Mid-July)
Short Description: Japanese Voice Implementation and aesthetic refinements during cutscenes.
Current Status: Testing Round 1
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana is due out for Switch on June 26 in North America and June 28 in Europe. A PC version is due out on April 16. The game is currently available worldwide for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.
The next Ys title is reportedly in development, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo told French website ActuGaming.
“Regarding the Ys series, we are working on a new game,” Kondo told the website. “It will not be a remake but a brand new title. It will be about Adol and it will be right after the events of Ys VIII. I hope you will look forward to it.”
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana, the 2016-released latest entry in the Ys series, was announced at Sony’s pre-Tokyo Game Show 2014 press conference. With Tokyo Game Show 2018 approaching, Sony has a similar event planned for September 10. Perhaps an official announcement will be made there?