Ys X: Proud Nordics
Released
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Release Date: February 20, 2026
In 1987, Japanese studio Nihon Falcom released Ys I: Ancient Ys Vanished, an action RPG that gave birth to a series that has since been to become a mainstay of the team's work.
In 2023 (in Japan, because in the West a year later) the tenth installment of the series was released, namely Ys X: Nordics. Over time, it lived to see the "final version," the Ys X: Proud Nordics described here, which made its debut in the Land of the Cherry Blossom in July 2025, while its global release took place in February 2026.
Ys X: Proud Nordics differentiates itself from the original primarily due to a new plot thread. As part of it , the game's main character, Adol Christin, arrives on the island of ?land, where he, along with Kanut and Astrid, learns the mystery of this piece of land.
In addition, the new version of the game features an additional ability to manipulate the environment, called Mana Hold. There are also additional challenges on the island ?land. For seasoned daredevils there is Muspelheim, a dungeon with a time limit and a very high difficulty level, where their skills are put to the ultimate test.
All this is complemented by improved graphics, as well as a number of gameplay enhancements.
In Ys X: Proud Nordics, we view events from a third-person perspective (TPP). During the game we travel through the northern land, where both islands and open waters await us to traverse aboard the ship Sandras.
In the course of the adventure we get to know the inhabitants of the territory and perform tasks for them, as well as face enemies. We eliminate enemies on dry land, using two combat modes ("solo mode" and "combination mode", focusing on solo and duo actions, respectively), as well as fighting dynamic battles at sea. As we progress, we develop the character and his companions.
In Ys X: Proud Nordics we play as Adol Christin, who, after leaving the Kingdom of Ys, finds himself in the northern lands. They are home to a seafaring people called the Normans, represented, among others, by the brave Karja. The hero decides to aid them in their fight against the lurking threat of the Griegr?w, or immortal undead.
The graphic design of the game Ys X: Proud Nordics is maintained in a manga style.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 5
Switch 2
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Publisher: NIS America
System Requirements for Ys X: Proud Nordics Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1080p) AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 1050, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
(60 fps, 1440p) Intel Core i5-10400, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1650, 8 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Ys X: Proud Nordics Video Game.
RPG Fan: 90 / 100
Ys X: Proud Nordics is the definitive edition of a stellar action RPG, but those who’ve already experienced Adol and Karja's adventures might not find enough here to justify a return trip.
Nindie Spotlight: 8.8 / 10 by Justin Nation
Having been away from the Ys franchise for a few decades, catching up with where the developers have managed to take it was a delight
NintendoWorldReport: 9 / 10 by John Rairdin
However, the lack of cross-progression does mean that you'll have no choice but to start over. On the other hand, if you've yet to play Ys X, I can wholeheartedly recommend this version. While returning players do have to wrestle with whether the upgrade is worth it, new players should absolutely dive in without hesitation.
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