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Falcom has seen a marked increase in revenues after releasing the modernised Trails in the Sky: 1st Chapter, a remake that earned both critical praise and healthy sales in 2025. Company president Toshihiro Kondo said the studio opted to step away from the main Trails release cycle and instead rework a beloved Sky entry, a move that has paid off financially.

  • Remake success: The updated Trails in the Sky release performed strongly on launch, attracting attention from longtime fans and new players alike.
  • Financial impact: Falcom reported a notable rise in profits tied to the remake’s commercial performance.
  • Strategic pivot: Kondo explained the team needed a respite from the ongoing Trails timeline, prompting the decision to revisit older Sky material.
  • Reconstruction approach: The project involved a ground-up overhaul of the original Sky entry rather than a simple re-release, contributing to its positive reception.
  • Future signals: The episode suggests Falcom may continue exploring legacy titles as an alternative to advancing the current Trails storyline immediately.
Source: Push Square (https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2026/02/trails-in-the-sky-1st-chapters-success-sees-falcom-profits-soar)