Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Launches on Nintendo Switch
Santa Ana, CA (June 26, 2018) – NIS America is happy to announce that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is now available on Nintendo Switch™ at retail and on the Nintendo eShop! The game contains all content from the PS4 edition of the game, as well as 18 cosmetic DLC from the PS Vita and PS4 releases.
About the game:
Ys returns with a brand-new adventure for the first time since 2009! Adol awakens shipwrecked and
stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a
village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island. Amidst this, Adol
begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he
unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA!
Key Features:
An Epic Tale - Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
Party On! – Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lightning-fast
combat.
Another Side – Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
It Takes a Village! – Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.
Release Date: June 26, 2018 (NA), June 29, 2018 (EU)
Platform: Nintendo Switch™
Genre: Action RPG
Player(s): 1
Audio: English / Japanese
Text: English / French
Ratings: T for Teen
Publisher : NIS America, Inc.
Developer: Nihon Falcom Corporation
About Nihon Falcom
Falcom is a game developer founded in
1981 that has created many titles for
consumer game platforms and boasts an
extremely enthusiastic fanbase
worldwide. Notable titles include the
“Ys” series, the “Trails” series, and Tokyo
Xanadu. July 2016 saw the release of the
newest installment of the “Ys” series in
Japan, “Ys VIII – Lacrimosa of DANA-" for
PlayStation Vita. The PlayStation 4
version of the title was released
worldwide in the year 2017.
Furthermore, the latest title in the
“Trails” series, “Trails of Cold Steel IV” is
planned to be released this autumn in
Japan.
About NIS America
In 2003, NIS America was established in
Southern California to bring exciting,
one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North
America. NIS America's team members
devote themselves to the fans. Their
respect for their fans is at the heart of
everything they do. As an established
entertainment publisher in the U.S., NIS
America is committed to continuous
growth and improvement.
NIS America is a subsidiary of Nippon Ichi Software, Inc., a company famous for its unique line of strategy RPGs with titles such as Disgaea and Labyrinth of Refrain: Coven of Dusk, to bring exciting, one-of-a-kind Japanese culture to North America. In keeping with its mission, NIS America also publishes other popular Japanese games including SNK HEROINES Tag Team Frenzy, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA, and Grand Kingdom.
