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The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak

Hybrid action and turn-based JRPG following a fixer through Calvard

Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH · Published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Mar 1, 2023

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Very Positive
91% of 1,218
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 14 in 30 days
Players
52
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Oct 15, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050
8 GB RAM · 17 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak?

This single-player 3D JRPG takes place in the prosperous but politically unsettled Calvard Republic, where fixer Van Arkride accepts detective, negotiation, and bounty-hunting jobs. You gather information from characters, make alignment choices, and fight in a system that shifts from field action to turn-based commands.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy following an interconnected, lore-heavy RPG series
  • +you want action and turn-based battles in one system
  • +you prefer single-player, story-led role-playing games

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer combat that stays entirely turn-based
  • −you have little patience for long dialogue and slow pacing
  • −you want an RPG without ties to earlier entries

What players say

91% of 1,218 reviews are positive · 92% of 14 in the last 30 days

Players often praise Van, the Calvard cast, and the soundtrack. The most common complaints are slow pacing, overlong dialogue, repetitive side requests, and filler-heavy chapters.

Players over time

▼ -30% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 78 players on Oct 13, 2026.

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How many players finish The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak?

54% of Steam players have unlocked «For you, Upon Your Return», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak screenshot 1

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 17 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/11
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
17 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Settings: 1080p, 30 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

Recommended

OS
Windows 10/11
Processor
Intel Core i5-10400
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Memory
16 GB RAM
Storage
17 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Settings: 1440p, 60 FPS, High Graphics Profile

Does The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
53
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Languages
Full audio: Japanese, English.

Does The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

7 DLC available.

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