
Trails from Zero hasn't had an update on PS4 since its release back in September — and that's because it hasn't really needed one. The game runs perfectly fine on Sony's last-gen system, but as noted in our Trails from Zero PS4 review, it's a shame that additional improvements — upgrades available on PC and Nintendo Switch, specifically — weren't included on PS4.
It's interesting, then, that Trails from Zero is apparently getting its first PS4 patch "soon". This is according to publisher NIS America, having just confirmed that a new update is available on PC. "Updates will be coming to all platforms soon," it clarifies on Twitter.
Of course, fans are wondering whether this means that the PS4 version might be getting some of the aforementioned enhancements that are present on other platforms. Said enhancements comprise of reworked textures, a dialogue record, and a freshly added option that automatically scrolls text.
The PS4 version doesn't have these improvements because it's simply a localised re-release of the Japanese original. Meanwhile, the PC and Switch versions were handled by a dedicated porting team, which was given the freedom to adjust the experience.
However, we would advise against getting your hopes up for this patch. If the most significant upgrades were actually planned for PS4, NISA would probably be making a bigger deal out of it. But then, what's the point of this promised update? Well, it could be that the patch will fix simple text errors, or other minor issues. Still, it's strange that we're getting an update months after the game's release.
We'll be sure to cover this patch when it does drop, but until then, continue your crusade through Crossbell in the comments section below.
[source twitter.com]
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As nice as this is, I still can't get into this series till the Sky trilogy is ported to ps4/5 and switch, hopefully that isn't too far in the distance or I will be forced to get the series on pc 😒
N.i.c.e. thats cool.trials games is always fun.a update is welcome.word up son
It'd be neat if the PS4 version got updates to be on par with the Switch and PC version. It's playable but it looks so much better on Switch which is a shame because I'd love to stick to playing all the Legend of Heroes games on PlayStation but at this rate I'm probably playing the Trails game on Switch
These will either be Switch or Steam Deck purchases for me when I eventually get to the Crossbell games. Switch would be preferable, but you can have access to the entire saga on one platform on Steam Deck. Decisions, decisions.
@GorosBat I don't see it happening unless Falcom remasters the trilogy for modern platforms. Unfortunately, XSeed has the Western distribution rights for the Sky trilogy and Cold Steel 1 + 2, which means half the Cold Steel trilogy isn't on Switch, and the only way to play the Sky trilogy is on PC (or PSP, I guess, although you'd still need a PC for the third game in the Sky trilogy).
"The PS4 version doesn't have these improvements because it's simply a localised re-release of the Japanese original. Meanwhile, the PC and Switch versions were handled by a dedicated porting team, which was given the freedom to adjust the experience."
This quote makes it sound like the PS4 version is a totally different game and require special considerations. How would it get updates that were made by another team, or when the base game is a different source?
@Ralizah Sounds like an absolute clusterf### and would need better management. Correct me if I'm wrong but it's like this for the Ys games as well. Maybe xseed and falcom need to do a merger so they can get these games sooner, I can only imagine how well these games would do if we got some collections of the older games on playstation and switch, I have the Ys games on PC but the option would always be nice.
@GorosBat That's the nasty part of switching publishers. There was some falling out between falcom and xseed, they switched to NIS, but xseed exercises their rights to the older games they published. Doubt it'll ever get fixed unless xseed gets bought out by some company that wants to distribute the games more. Since falcom doesn't currently work with xseed the old games are in limbo in terms of ports.
I wouldn't say it doesn't need a patch. The game is so out dated on ps4 it still is the vita version. Considering falcom is dumb when it comes to updating games this patch is probably just more qol improvements.
@GorosBat that's what I did. You can play the evo versions translated on a hacked vita or play the first two psp version on there. But the pc versions is what I went with. And honestly it was rough because they don't feel right to play on pc. But damn was it worth it though.
@jorel262 falcom doesn't want it to be updated like the pc and switch versions because for some stupid reason. It'll make their previous Japanese version look obsolete. Even though that too could have received an update. So they can't do much or papa falcom will get mad.
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