Edia has confirmed plans to re-release the foundational titles in Nihon Falcom's long-running RPG franchise, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes and its sequel, Dragon Slayer: The Legend of Heroes II. The publisher intends to bring the PC-98 versions of these classic role-playing games to modern players, complete with the voice acting sequences that defined those specific iterations. Currently, Edia has not disclosed a release window or the platforms that will host these re-releases.
These titles hold a significant place in gaming history, serving as the bridge between the early Dragon Slayer series and the massive, interconnected Trails subseries that dominates the franchise today. While the first game in the series inspired a two-episode OVA produced by Anime R in 1992, the games themselves have evolved significantly since their original PC-88 debuts in 1989 and 1992. The OVA, which follows the journey of Prince Sirius, currently holds a 64/100 rating on Kitsu and a 56/100 on AniList as of recent database snapshots.
Why it matters: This announcement highlights the ongoing effort to preserve the early roots of the Legend of Heroes saga, which has grown into a 13-installment juggernaut. With the recent focus on remaking the later 'Trails' entries, such as the 2025 and 2026 releases of the Trails in the Sky remakes, it remains to be seen how Edia plans to position these older, distinct titles for a modern audience accustomed to the series' current 'Trails' trajectory.
