Ys vs. Trails In The Sky: Alternative Saga Update Enhances Resolution On Switch 2

The crossover brawler Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga made its appearance on the Switch in October and this week the developers behind it have launched a fresh update, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

There are modifications, repairs, and particular updates tailored for the Switch. These include resolution upgrades, HD rumble compatibility, and more. Here are the specifics thanks to RPG Site. The same outlet also spoke to the developer regarding how the resolution enhancement operates:

“This update facilitates 4K 60fps compatibility docked and 1080p 60fps support handheld for the Switch version when utilized on Nintendo Switch 2. It’s important to note that this is not a native Switch 2 edition, but visual improvements achieved via backward compatibility.”

Ys vs. Trails in the Sky (28th October 2025)

General update notes:

• Modified an animation for the skill Draguna Edge (Agate).
• Corrected several flickering visuals.
• Resolved connection inconsistencies in LAN Mode.
• PC: Rectified a glitch that caused wallpapers to be displayed incorrectly on specific resolutions.
• Nintendo Switch: Introduced various fixes and added QoL features, some already available on other platforms: Message log, enhanced training mode options, music-player mode and BGM Info Display. The complete patch notes for Switch are listed below.
• Nintendo Switch: Resolution is enhanced based on the console model’s performance capabilities.

Switch-specific improvements:

• Updated localization for various items and fixed localization and text alignment errors.
• Integrated message log feature, accessible by pressing up on the directional buttons during narrative sequences.
• Included BGM info display feature.
• Incorporated subtitles for the Ending Movies.
• Added three new achievements in the Record menu.
• Included HD rumble support (Haptic Feedback on PS5).
• Established Master Volume control.
• Enhanced error handling in Network Mode.
• Adjusted rendering brightness for some objects to improve quality and accuracy to the original.
• Revised transparency of certain effects to enhance visual quality.
• Corrected the positioning of some story portraits.
• Eliminated stuttering in animations within Story Mode.
• Fixed instances where white textures appeared darkened.
• Resolved issues where some voice lines from the English dub did not play correctly.
• Corrected the vertical axis on the control stick being inverted when using a single Joy-Con (R) held horizontally.
• Fixed a glitch that allowed human players to inadvertently sit out, a feature intended for computer players, which could crash the game at the start of combat.
• Resolved rendering issues for certain effects to prevent flickering.
• Addressed an issue where random inputs could be processed from Player2-4 if their controller disconnected while the Player was active.
• Implemented various miscellaneous bug fixes and enhancements.

If you wish to learn more about Ys vs. Trails in the Sky, take a look at our prior coverage here on Nintendo Life:

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