Ys vs. Trails In The Sky: Switch 2 Update Boosts Resolution
▼ Summary
– Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga received a new update on Switch with improvements including resolution enhancements and HD rumble support.
– The update enables 4K 60fps support when docked and 1080p 60fps handheld on Nintendo Switch 2 via backward compatibility, not as a native version.
– General fixes include animation adjustments, flickering effect corrections, and LAN Mode connection improvements across platforms.
– Switch-specific additions include a message log, BGM info display, subtitles for ending movies, new achievements, and HD rumble support.
– Various bug fixes address issues like inverted controls, voice line playback, texture rendering, and game crashes during battles.
A significant new update for the crossover fighter Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga has been released, bringing a host of visual and technical improvements to the Nintendo Switch version. The patch notably introduces enhanced resolution support when the game is played on the rumored Switch 2 hardware through backward compatibility, boosting the experience to 4K resolution at 60 frames per second in docked mode and 1080p at 60fps in handheld mode. This is not a native port for the new console but leverages its increased performance capabilities.
Beyond the resolution uplift, the update delivers a comprehensive set of fixes and additional features. General adjustments include a revised animation for Agate’s Draguna Edge skill and corrections for various flickering visual effects. Network stability has been improved by fixing connection inconsistencies in LAN Mode.
For Switch players, the patch is particularly substantial. It introduces several quality-of-life features that were previously available on other platforms. These welcome additions include a message log accessible by pressing up on the D-pad during story scenes, an in-game music player mode, a BGM info display, and expanded training mode options. The localization has also been refined, with fixes for text alignment and item descriptions.
The list of Switch-specific enhancements is extensive. Players will find new subtitles for the ending movies and three fresh achievements added to the Record menu. The implementation of HD Rumble support provides more immersive haptic feedback. Technically, the update addresses numerous bugs, such as stuttering story animations, incorrectly darkened white textures, and issues with English voice lines not triggering properly. A particularly troublesome bug that allowed a human player to accidentally trigger a computer-player-only “sit out” feature, causing a crash at the start of a battle, has been resolved.
Further fixes correct inverted control stick axes when using a single horizontal Joy-Con and prevent the game from processing random inputs from disconnected controllers. The overall visual presentation has been polished with revisions to object brightness and effect transparency to better match the original artistic vision. This update solidifies the game’s performance and enjoyment on the Nintendo platform.
(Source: Nintendo Life)
