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About Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter
After the coup that shook Liberl, Estelle and Joshua become senior bracers, but Joshua vanishes on the eve of the Queen's Birthday Festival. Estelle sets out across the continent with his harmonica, determined to find him while the kingdom faces a new threat.
The sequel continues the first chapter's story, adds new combat tools, side activities such as fishing and cooking, and lets players import cleared data for bonus items. It runs on Windows via Steam with full controller support, HDR, Steam Cloud, and family sharing.
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Carry‑over Data from First Chapter
Importing clear data from the first chapter grants bonus items at the start of the sequel. These items are intended to help players progress more smoothly through early story sections.
The bonus items are obtained by carrying over clear data, linking the two titles and preserving a sense of continuity for returning players.
- Verify that your first‑chapter save file is in the correct Steam folder before launching the sequel.
- Compare the initial inventory with a fresh start to see which items were added.
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Combat Options and Systems
The game introduces new Crafts and S‑Crafts, expanding the range of physical attacks available to characters. These moves expand the offensive options available to characters in combat.
A new Brave Rush mechanic links character attacks in Quick Battles, while the orbment system provides access to Arts, adding magical options to the combat toolbox.
- Try Brave Rush with characters that have complementary attack types to observe damage changes.
- Mix Arts with Crafts in a single encounter to test how the two systems interact.

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Estelle’s Quest and the Ouroboros Threat
Estelle’s journey follows her search for Joshua after his sudden farewell, taking her into conflict with the secretive Ouroboros society that seeks to plunge Liberl into chaos.
The narrative describes a burning capital, a colossal airship, and the looming Shining Ring, framing the stakes of the conflict as the greatest crisis in Liberl’s history.
- Pay attention to dialogue that references Ouroboros motives for clues about upcoming events.
- Note recurring symbols such as the Shining Ring to track the overarching conspiracy.
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Side Activities and New Party Members
Beyond the main plot, the sequel offers minigames like fishing and poker, as well as cooking sessions with companions, providing optional content that expands the world.
Fan‑favorite characters appear as playable party members, adding new dynamics to battles and interactions without altering the core storyline.
- Experiment with cooking different recipes to see varied companion dialogue.
- Use fishing or poker as a break from combat to explore character personalities.
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Platform Features and Support
The title runs on Windows via Steam and lists Full controller support, including DualShock and DualSense compatibility, allowing play with standard gamepads.
Steam Cloud is available for saving progress, HDR can be enabled for enhanced visuals, and Family Sharing is listed as a feature for shared library access.
- Enable HDR in your display settings to experience richer colors.
- Confirm Steam Cloud is active in the game's properties to keep saves synced.





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