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Ys X: Nordics

Seafaring action RPG with paired heroes and island exploration

Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH · Published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Oct 25, 2024

ActionAdventureRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
77% of 955
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
2
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Jul 19, 2025
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 1050
8 GB RAM · 7 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Ys X: Nordics?

A third-person action RPG set around Obelia Gulf, where adventurer Adol and pirate Karja fight immortal monsters threatening its people. Switch between the two in combat, use grappling and sliding abilities to traverse dungeons, and sail between islands for exploration and naval battles.

For you if...

  • +you like fast-paced combat built around paired heroes
  • +you enjoy sailing to islands and exploring dungeons
  • +you want a story-driven adventure with two leads

Not for you if...

  • −you dislike ship travel and naval battles
  • −you want action without a story-driven plot

What players say

77% of 955 reviews are positive

Players praise the fluid combat, island exploration, and story, though some find the opening slow. Many criticize having to buy the expanded Proud Nordics edition separately, even with an owner discount.

How many players finish Ys X: Nordics?

50% of Steam players have unlocked «The Normans' Paradise Lost», 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

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Ys X: Nordics system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 7 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10/11
Processor
AMD Ryzen 5 1600
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
7 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11
Notes
Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

Recommended

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

Does Ys X: Nordics have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op split-screen. It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does Ys X: Nordics run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
55
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Age rating
13+
Languages
Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French.

Does Ys X: Nordics 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

11 DLC available.

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