Nearly a year and a half has passed since the Erebonian civil war, and much has changed since then. From the shifting stances of countries to the internal politics of the Empire, and even the life of Rean Schwarzer, the shadows of the past have given way to the embers of a new chapter. Now graduated from Thors Military Academy, Rean has become an instructor at the Thors Branch Campus, a newly-opened academy that quickly finds itself thrust onto the national stage. It is here that he takes the lead of a brand new Class VII, and must guide a new generation of heroes into an unknown future. Though all is calm now, the nefarious Ouroboros organization continues to weave a dark plot that could engulf the entire continent in war...or perhaps something even more sinister.

Trails of Cold Steel III invites players into a world full of intrigue and excitement that is years in the making. They will embark on a whirlwind tour through the never-before-seen lands of the recently expanded Erebonian countryside, and encounter fresh faces as well as old friends familiar to fans of the series. In true Trails fashion, the deep, engaging story pairs with an incredible cast of characters and a combat system refined over decades of innovative RPG worldbuilding.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III has also now been developed natively for PS4 hardware, a series first.

From E3 to Anime Expo to Gamescom and to our most recent convention, PAX West, we've spent the whole summer taking the demo for Trails of Cold Steel III all over the world and sharing it with fans and press alike. Now everyone will have a chance to play one of the most highly anticipated RPGs of the year, because the Trails of Cold Steel III demo is available NOW on PlayStation Network!

Experience the entire prologue chapter, then carry over your save data to the full game upon release!

NOTE: Carrying over the demo save data may result in players missing an early trophy in the full game. See the NISA blog for more details and recommended actions.

Key Features:

• Welcome to the New Class VII – Explore the newly annexed lands of the Empire with a brand new squad, and catch up with familiar faces from the past.
• An Immersive Story – Experience an epic story developed across three titles, and crafted for new and old fans alike. Also includes an interactive introduction to catch up new players to the ongoing story so anyone can dive right in to the world of Trails of Cold Steel.
• Combat Honed to a Fine Edge – Challenge oncoming threats with a combat system that has been refined over the course of decades. The addition of features like Brave Order and the Break System opens up new possibilities in battle.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is coming to PS4 on October 22 in North America/Europe, and October 29 in Australia & New Zealand.