The NIS Online Store has opened preorders for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Limited Edition for PlayStation 5. The physical release ships with a softcover art book, hardcover journal, and "Seiren Songs" on compact disc.

The action role-playing game first arrived in 2016 and is currently available for iOS and Android, Windows through Steam and GOG, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch consoles. The PS5 port launched this week in North America.

French label Wayô Records has published the Ys VIII soundtrack on vinyl and compact disc, featuring music by Falcom Sound Team jdk. Licenced by Nihon Falcom, the vinyl edition contains a total of 54 music tracks pressed to three blue marble analog records, shipping with a sixteen-page booklet with character illustrations.

Domestic preorders for vinyl and compact disc editions are open at Play-Asia. A half-hour preview video can be viewed on the Wayô Records YouTube channel. The holiday-themed arrangement EP "Christmas of Dana" is streaming on Spotify.


From the product page:

Originally released in 2016 on PS Vita, and later on PS4, PC, and Nintendo Switch, Ys VIII Lacrimosa of Dana revolutionized the series with innovative and increasingly dynamic gameplay, extensive exploration in the enchanting environments of Seiren Island, and engaging characters. In just a few years, it has become one of the most popular installments in the Ys series.

Composed, arranged and performed by the Falcom Sound Team jdk, the soundtrack for Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana raises the bar with rocking and dreamy melodies that have helped make the game one of the most popular in the series. The vinyl collector's edition includes a total of 54 tracks on 3 discs, an illustrated booklet with numerous artworks from the game, as well as exclusive limited bonus material...

NIS Online Store - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana Limited Edition (PS5)

Wayô Records - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana: Compact Disc / Vinyl

Play-Asia - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa Of Dana: Vinyl

YouTube Music - Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA Original Soundtrack Complete Vol.1

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《Christmas of DANA》クリスマスオブダーナ
1．LACRIMOSA OF DANA -Xmas-
2．ICLUCIAN DANCE -Xmas-
人気2曲をクリスマスソングとしてアレンジ
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— 日本ファルコム (@nihonfalcom) December 4, 2023