The story takes place following the events of Ys II: Ancient Ys Vanished. Protagonist Adol travels to Obelia Bay and encounters a dispute between two powerful warring factions. In battle, players can swap between controlling Adol and the infamous pirate princess Karja Balta on the fly. Activating "combination mode," both Adol and Karja's attacks can be guided at the same time.
Ys X: Proud Nordics is available for for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 consoles. The Windows edition is hosted on Steam and the Epic Games Store, verified for use with the Steam Deck. Additional content includes the Öland Island territory, the Muspelheim dungeon, and the Mana String action for swinging to faraway areas.
Nihon Falcom's Ys X: Nordics Original Soundtrack is streaming on YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited.
From the Steam product page:
As the definitive edition of this critically acclaimed entry in the Ys series, Ys X: Proud Nordics offers all of the fast-paced combat and enthralling narrative of the original release, with new mechanics, a high-difficulty dungeon, and a brand-new storyline seamlessly integrated throughout the game.NIS America - Ys X: Proud Nordics
After a tense encounter at sea, the young red-haired adventurer Adol and the proud Norman Karja find themselves bound together by shackles of Mana, and by the looming threat of an undying horde known as the Griegr, who seek to pillage the vibrant Obelia Gulf. Aboard their ship, the Sandras, Adol and Karja gather a trusty crew of friends and allies as they go head-to-head with the Griegr in one unforgettable journey!
YouTube Music - Original Soundtrack - Vol.1 / Vol.2 / Vol.3
Ys X: Proud Nordics is available now! Experience the definitive edition of this critically-acclaimed RPG on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC today!
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