Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PlayStation Vita
Genre: RPG/Action
Publisher: NIS America
Developer: Nihon Falcom
Release Date: Sept. 12, 2017 (US), Sept. 15, 2017 (EU)

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'Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana' (ALL) Introduces Playable Characters, Day One Edition - Trailer

by Rainier on Aug. 3, 2017 @ 5:47 p.m. PDT

The Ys franchise returns with a brand new action/RPG adventure for the first time in 8 years!

Adol awakens shipwrecked and stranded on a cursed island. There, he and the other shipwrecked passengers he rescues form a village to challenge fearsome beasts and mysterious ruins on the isolated island.

Amidst this, Adol begins to dream of a mysterious blue-haired maiden living in an unknown world. Join Adol as he unravels the riddle of the cursed isle and the blue-haired maiden Dana in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana!

The new trailer introduces four playable characters, which includes Laxia, Sahad, Hummel, and Ricotta.

The Isle of Seiren is full of dangers, but Adol won't face them alone! Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA introduces a new cast of colorful characters who aid Adol on his journey! Meet the young noblewoman Laxia, as well as fisherman Sahad, transporter Hummel, and the isle native Ricotta! Along the way, Adol must brave impossible dangers, recruit castaways, and discover the mysteries behind the Isle of Seiren. What awaits the young, red-headed adventurer?


The Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA Day One Edition (only on PS4) includes:

  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Select Soundtrack - (5 tracks)
  • Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA - Art Booklet - 32-page full colored art book

Both the PS4 and PS Vita copies of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA include the reversible cover voted by fans!

Pre-orders are available on GameStop for the PS4 and PS Vita, Amazon for the PS4 and PS Vita, or Best Buy for the PS4 and PS Vita.

Key Features:

  • An Epic Tale - Follow Adol on his latest adventure and uncover the mysteries of the cursed island.
  • Party On! – Change your playable character on-the-fly as you battle ferocious foes in lighting-fast combat.
  • Another Side – Unravel the mystery of the blue-haired maiden Dana through her unique gameplay sections.
  • It Takes a Village! – Rescue your fellow shipwrecked passengers and bring them to your village where they will provide valuable services.

Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana will be arriving in North America on September 12 and Europe on September 15 for the PS4 and the PS Vita as both a physical and digital release, as well as digitally on PC (Steam). The game will also include dual audio (English and Japanese) as well as in-game text in English and French.


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