Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter launches September 17, 2026 with expanded Orbment customization, new Arts, and an upgraded cooking system.
Nihon Falcom has released a new gameplay trailer for Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter, confirming fresh details about the expanded Orbal Arts system and the returning cooking mechanics. The game launches on September 17, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, marking the next chapter in the Bracers of Liberl saga.
Table of Contents
- What Is New in the Orbal Arts System
- How Orbment Upgrades Work in 2nd Chapter
- What New Arts Can Players Unlock
- How the Cooking System Works
- What Are Attack Foods and Quick Battle Bonuses
What Is New in the Orbal Arts System
Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter expands the classic Orbment system by introducing a new Orbment model with seven slots instead of six, giving players more freedom to build specialized Arts‑focused characters.
Players can equip Quartz to:
- Increase attributes
- Unlock new Arts
- Customize elemental paths
- Create advanced builds
This expanded system allows for deeper party optimization than in the original game.
How Orbment Upgrades Work in 2nd Chapter
Each Orbment slot can be upgraded individually, enabling characters to equip higher level Quartz. This progression unlocks more powerful Arts and encourages players to experiment with different Quartz combinations.
Upgrading slots also affects:
- EP capacity
- Elemental alignment
- Access to late game Arts
This makes Orbment management a core part of character growth.
What New Arts Can Players Unlock
The trailer highlights several advanced Arts that become available through upgraded Orbments, including:
- Blue Ascension
- Sylpharion
- Abyss Fall
- Lost Mobius
- Zodiac
These high tier Arts offer powerful offensive and support options, reinforcing the strategic depth of the combat system.
How the Cooking System Works
The cooking system returns with new recipes and expanded functionality. Players can prepare dishes using recipes stored in their Recipe Book, provided they have the required ingredients.
Meals provide benefits such as:
- HP recovery
- Status ailment removal
- Temporary attribute boosts
Cooking remains an essential tool for survival and party support.
What Are Attack Foods and Quick Battle Bonuses
Failed cooking attempts no longer go to waste. When a recipe fails, players can create Attack Food, throwable items that damage enemies and add a humorous twist to combat.
Some dishes also grant temporary buffs usable during Quick Battles. If a fight transitions into Command Battle mode while the effect is active, the bonuses persist for up to two additional turns, rewarding players who prepare before combat.