Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter Platforms and PC Requirements
PS5, Switch, Switch 2 and Steam compared, plus the low PC minimum specs and a straight answer on which platform to pick.
Four launch platforms: PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam on Windows.
All four are the same version. No platform has a cut-down build.
PS4, Xbox, and mobile are not part of the launch lineup.
Platforms and stores
| Platform | Store |
|---|---|
| PlayStation 5 | PlayStation Store |
| Nintendo Switch | Nintendo eShop |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo eShop (Switch 2 Edition) |
| Steam | Steam |
PC minimum requirements
The published bar is low.
| Item | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1600 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 |
| DirectX | Version 11 |
| Publisher note | 1080p / 60 FPS / Performance graphics profile |
A three- or four-year-old entry-level gaming laptop should clear it.
What the Steam version adds
Steam Deck compatibility is Verified. Not “playable” — verified.
Other labels: HDR available, 49 Steam achievements, Steam Cloud saves, Family Sharing, and full controller support including DualShock, DualSense, and the Steam Input API.
There is also a 10% first-week discount: $59.99 to $53.99, ending September 23, 2026.
Does content differ by platform
Everything the official platform page lists is the same across all four: single-player, full voice acting in English and Japanese, re-recorded music, hybrid combat, fast travel, fishing, poker, cooking, Viewer Mode, and 3D characters and environments.
No platform-exclusive content is listed.
The differences sit in platform features:
| Platform | Difference |
|---|---|
| Steam | Achievements, cloud saves, HDR, Deck Verified |
| PS5 | Trophies, but none when you transfer a demo save |
| Nintendo | Transfer is the save-import method |
| Switch 2 Edition | Standard game card, also runs in a Switch 1 |
How to choose
| Your situation | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| You have a 1st Chapter save and want the costumes | Pick the same platform as 1st Chapter, since the bonus reads your account’s save |
| You want the best image quality and modding | Steam. The spec bar is low and Deck is verified |
| You mostly play handheld | Switch or Switch 2 Edition |
| You bought on Switch 1 and moved to Switch 2 | Add the $4.99 Upgrade Pack |
| You want a physical copy | Switch, Switch 2, or PS5. Steam is digital only at launch |
What the publisher has not published
There is no resolution or frame rate table. For Switch 1 versus Switch 2, the only official statement is that each runs at its own version’s spec.
There is no macOS or Linux version. Steam’s platform field lists Windows only.
No other platforms have been announced. This site will not speculate.
Related pages
For the Switch 2 cartridge format and upgrade path, see the Switch 2 version breakdown.
For every edition price, see editions and prices.
To try before buying, see the demo breakdown.