Ys X: Proud Nordics

Third-person action RPG with two heroes bound by magical shackles

Nihon Falcom, PH3 GmbH · Published by NIS America, Inc. · Released Feb 20, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 75% of 173
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Sep 22, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 1050; 8 GB RAM · 8 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ys X: Proud Nordics?

This expanded edition of Ys X: Nordics is a single-player, third-person action RPG set around the Obelia Gulf. You explore islands, fight enemies, and gather a ship's crew as Adol and Karja, who are magically shackled together while confronting the undying Griegr. Additions include an Öland Island storyline, the world-manipulating Mana Hold ability, and a difficult timed dungeon.

For you if...

+you like exploring islands and upgrading combat skills

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative play rather than a solo adventure

What players say

75% of 173 reviews are positive

Players praise the combat and story. The most common complaint concerns the cost of rebuying the game for additions that players argue should be sold as DLC.

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Ys X: Proud Nordics system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB RAM, 8 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: 8 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: Settings: 1080p, 60 FPS, Performance Graphics Profile

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

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

Single-player

Does Ys X: Proud Nordics 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: 56
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards, HDR
Age rating: 13+
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese. Text only: French, German, Spanish - Spain.

Does Ys X: Proud 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam