Coming to Nintendo Switch 2/Steam®
Ys X: Proud Nordics
Asian Localized Version to be released on
August 21, 2025!
Special Price Pack (Steam®) available for a limited time only!
Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. (CEO: Yuen-Yuen Chen) is pleased to announce that the Asian localized version of Ys X: Proud Nordics, an enhanced edition of Nihon Falcom, Ltd. (CEO: Toshihiro Kondo)’s action RPG Ys X: Nordics, will launch on Thursday, August 21, 2025, for Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Steam®. This upgraded edition features a brand-new storyline, new adventure settings, and a wealth of additional content.
In addition, for those who already own the Steam® version of Ys X: Nordics, a limited-time Special Price Pack for Ys X: Proud Nordics will be available on Steam® at a discounted price.
▼Ys X: Proud Nordics Official Site
https://www.cloudedleopardent.com/game/ysxpn/zh-hans/
▼Ys X: Proud Nordics Web Ad
https://youtu.be/TCIc-3Ra-ek
■First Purchase Bonus (Package Version):
Ys X: Proud Nordics Additional Music Collection
Includes all of the newly added tracks featured in
Ys X: Proud Nordics, including music from new field areas, dungeons, events, and more!
This bonus is a physical CD with original packaging, available exclusively with the Nintendo Switch 2 package version of the game.
※Note: The Ys X: Proud Nordics Additional Music Collection CD is not available for individual sale.
■For Owners of Ys X: Nordics on Steam®
Players who own the Steam® version of Ys X: Nordics can upgrade to Ys X: Proud Nordics at a discounted price by purchasing the Ys X Special Price Pack.
The Ys X Special Price Pack for Steam® will be on sale until August 31, 2026, 11:59 PM (JST).
※Save data and bonus content from Ys X: Nordics cannot be carried over.
※Ys X: Proud Nordics includes all bonus content previously released for Ys X: Nordics (excluding consumable items), such as costumes, attachment items, and ship decorations.
※Bonus content included in Ys X: Proud Nordics is not compatible with Ys X: Nordics.
■About Ys X: Proud Nordics
“Embark on a new adventure with pride in your heart!
The massive island of Öland, located in the northern reaches of Obelia Bay.
As the battle against the immortal undead known as the Griegr continues, Adol the red-haired adventurer and Karja the pirate princess encounter a host of ancient ruins deep within the island’s uncharted wilderness.
What happened on this mysterious island?
Their encounter with another Mana user sets Adol and his allies on a journey into the unknown…
In addition to the exhilarating Cross Action system—featuring seamless offense and defense between Adol and Karja—this upgraded edition introduces new Mana Actions, expanded maps and explorable regions across Öland Island, and more!
Take on new bosses, test your skills in Mana Ride Races, and challenge deadly foes in the Arena!
Ys X: Proud Nordics is packed with expanded content and thrilling replay value.
Prepare yourself for a bold new chapter in the Ys saga—reborn in Ys X: Proud Nordics!
※Screenshots from the Japanese version currently in development.
■New Features
●New Story Set on Öland Island
As Adol and Karja continue exploring Obelia Bay aboard the Sandras sailing ship to battle the undead Griegr, they embark on a new investigation of the bay’s largest island, Öland Island. There, they encounter the “Shield Siblings,” Canute and Astrid, who hail from the Kingdom of Danmorc.
Why have the Normans—who are supposed to have a non-aggression pact with the Balta Navy—arrived in Obelia Bay now, of all times?
And what secrets are hidden on this island, once investigated by Grimson, leader of the Balta Navy?
Through the stories of these two pairs of “Shield Siblings,” players will uncover the origins of the Normans and the mysterious power known as Mana.
●New Mana Action: “Mana Hold”
・Use the power of Mana to lift certain objects and launch them toward a targeted location.
・This special ability can be used in combat by weaponizing objects with built-in gimmicks, or in dungeons by creating footholds and opening new routes—making it an essential tool for exploration.
●Mana Action Enhancements
・By using a special item called “White Sand of Brilliance” found during gameplay, players can enhance various Mana Actions, including Mana Hold.
▼Mana String: Increases damage dealt / movement speed
▼Mana Burst: Increases damage dealt / higher chance to inflict status ailments
▼Mana Ride: Increases damage dealt / reduces deceleration
●Mana Ride Challenges
・Take on terrain-based time trials across Öland Island using the Mana Ride action.
・Defeating rivals in these challenges may reward you with special items…
●Bergen Arena
・As you progress through the story, you’ll unlock the Bergen Arena on Öland Island, where you can undergo Norman training (playable solo as either Adol or Karja).
・All opponents in the arena are formidable, but defeating them grants valuable rewards.
●Muspelheim, the Divine Realm
・Once certain conditions are met, players can challenge Muspelheim, an expansive, high-difficulty dungeon.
・With a limited amount of time to explore, various gimmicks, and powerful enemies, Muspelheim offers the ultimate challenge. However, by using rare items called Deep Crystals, players can lift some of these limitations (e.g., extend active time or modify enemy abilities).
●Golden Symbol / Unlocking Ocean Winds
・During naval exploration with the Sandras, a Golden Symbol may appear on the sea.
Sailing into it triggers a Naval Battle, and victory unlocks a new Ocean Wind.
※Riding Ocean Winds significantly increases the Sandras’s sailing speed.
※Screenshots from the Japanese version currently in development.
■New Characters
●Canute Gamley
VA: Daiki Hamano
Age: 20
“Ugh, gimme a break. You’re saying there just aren’t as many fired-up Normans left anymore, huh?”
A sharp-featured young man from the Kingdom of Danmorc, Canute always seems listless and hard to pin down.
Despite his laid-back demeanor, he’s a first-rate warrior known as “Canute the Bloodshedder.”
He’s also the son of Sver, the ruler of Danmorc, who is currently invading the Seven Kingdoms of Britai.
He once fought alongside his cousin Karja during a campaign in Britai.
A brilliant tactician, he once saved the outnumbered Norman forces by devising a strategy that turned the tide of battle.
Still, Karja has an inexplicable aversion to him.
●Astrid Zayren
VA: Coco Hayashi
Age: 20
“Sorry, Karja. Canute is always, always so blunt.”
A female Norman who serves as Canute’s Shield Sister and also his second-in-command.
Though she does not possess the power of Mana, she has sharp instincts and excels at logistical support.
Cheerful and friendly, she speaks to Adol and Karja with an open heart, but is often curt toward Canute
—likely due to frequently having to deal with his difficult behavior.
■About Ys X: Nordics
Released in 2023 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Ys series, Ys X: Nordics is the latest mainline entry in the acclaimed action RPG franchise.
The story follows Adol Christin, a young adventurer who once explored the ancient kingdom of Ys, and Karja Balta, a Norman girl feared as a pirate princess.
Their fateful encounter sparks an epic tale set in the northern sea known as Obelia Bay.
Gameplay features include:
- Solo Mode: Switch between Adol and Karja based on battle conditions.
- Combo Mode: Control both simultaneously for high-speed offensive and defensive synergy.
- Cross Action: Instantly toggle between Solo and Combo modes in real time.
- Mana Actions: Special abilities that greatly enhance movement and exploration in fields and dungeons.
- Naval Exploration: Sail the open seas aboard the Sandras and chart new waters.
Celebrated for capturing the essence of what makes Ys special—the thrill of adventure—Ys X: Nordics has been highly praised by longtime fans and newcomers alike.
■Ys X: Proud Nordics (Chinese Version) Product Details
| Name | Ys X: Proud Nordics | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Genre | Action RPG | ||
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 | Steam® | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2025 (scheduled) | ||
| MSRP | Package Version: $468 HKD / $2,068 NTD Digital Version: $468 HKD / $2,068 NTD ※The package version of this title is sold as a “Key Card.” The main game will be downloaded the first time you play. ※An internet connection and at least 14GB of free storage are required to download the game. For more information, please visit Nintendo’s official website: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68415 | Digital Version: $468 HKD / $2,068 NTD Special Price Pack: $314 HKD / $1,386 NTD | |
| Player(s) | 1 | ||
| Rating | Rating Pending | ||
| Languages | Audio | Japanese | |
| Subtitles | Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese / Korean | ||
| Developer | NIHON FALCOM CORPORATION | ||
| Distributor | Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. | ||
| Copyright | © Nihon Falcom Corporation. All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. | ||
■Ys X: Proud Nordics (Korean Version) Product Details
| Name | Ys X: Proud Nordics Uncensored Version | Ys X: Proud Nordics | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genre | Action RPG | ||
| Platform | Nintendo Switch 2 / Steam® | Nintendo Switch 2 | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2025 (scheduled) | ||
| MSRP | ●Nintendo Switch 2 Package Version: 85,900 KRW Digital Version: 85,900 KRW ※The package version of this title is sold as a “Key Card.” The main game will be downloaded the first time you play. ※An internet connection and at least 14GB of free storage are required to download the game. For more information, please visit Nintendo’s official website: https://en-americas-support.nintendo.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/68415 ●Steam® Digital Version: 85,900 KRW Special Price Pack: 57,553 KRW | ●Nintendo Switch 2 Digital Version: KRW 85,900 | |
| Player(s) | 1 | ||
| Rating | Rating Pending | Rating Pending | |
| Languages | Audio | Japanese | |
| Subtitles | Korean / Traditional Chinese / Simplified Chinese | ||
| Developer | NIHON FALCOM CORPORATION | ||
| Distributor | Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. | ||
| Copyright | © Nihon Falcom Corporation. All rights reserved. Licensed to and published by Clouded Leopard Entertainment Inc. | ||
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