Trails into Reverie Has an Upgrade Path from PS4 to PS5, But Saves Won't Carry Over

Bonuses and VR also detailed

by Robert Ramsey Wed 23rd Nov 2022

Trails into Reverie is due out in the summer of 2023 for both PS5 and PS4, acting as an epic epilogue to a number of series storylines, including the Trails of Cold Steel saga. It first released in Japan in 2020, but back then, there was no PS5 version. As such, the game's Western publisher, NIS America, has clarified how things will work when the game finally comes overseas to both of Sony's platforms.

The company has confirmed that there will be an "upgrade path" if you buy the game on PS4, but want to move over to PS5. The official press release does not say whether this is a free upgrade, however, so we're inclined to believe that you'll have to pay a fee. It also states that save data can't be carried over from PS4 to PS5, which might make things a little awkward.

Next up, the game will have some carryover bonuses, but because you can't transfer your saves between platforms, the bonuses will be made free for all PS5 players.

And then there's VR, weirdly enough. Trails into Reverie has a couple of specific scenarios that are viewable in VR, but it's only supported on PS4, not PS5. NISA clarifies that you can still enjoy these scenarios without VR, though — it's just an optional thing.

Are you looking forward to Trails into Reverie? Get ready for the grand finale in the comments section below.

[source store.nisaeurope.com]

Robert (or Rob if you're lazy) has been a fan of PlayStation since the 90s, when Tekken 2 introduced him to the incredible world of video games. He still takes his fighting games seriously, but RPGs are his true passion. The Witcher, Dragon Quest, Mass Effect, Final Fantasy, he's played 'em all — a little too much, some might say.

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belmont
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

The more sense NISA makes the less sense NISA makes...

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northaldinho
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

@belmont totally agree. Does that mean, for example, that any decisions about character romances (that may give unique dialogue/scenes in Reverie) are lost if you get the PS5 version? @ShogunRok any info?

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belmont
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

@northaldinho To be honest I gave up on NISA. I beat the fan translation of Reverie and play the republic game these days. When you start Reverie the game it asks who Rean loves and you simply choose you favourite girl from a menu not that it plays any major difference anyway.

By the way if you live in Europe and buy games from the European NISA Store you still pay import and custom fees in some games! I will still buy the games but come on...

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Zerosslayers
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

So, If I buy the ps4 ver. and get the upgrade to ps5, will I have the bonuses? Or I have to buy the ps5 ver directly.

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northaldinho
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

@belmont that's really helpful to know, I appreciate it! I don't buy anything directly from NISA for many reasons - including the one that you mentioned!

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ShogunRok
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

@northaldinho Yeah @belmont is right, I believe you get to choose Rean's bonding info if you don't have a CS4 save to import. So I think NISA is saying you get the carryover bonus items (for reaching max teacher rank, etc.) automatically if you buy the PS5 version.

It does make me wonder, though, what happens if you have the PS4 save data for CSIV on your PS5. I just assume it doesn't work? NISA could have been a bit clearer on the finer details.

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northaldinho
Wed 23rd Nov 2022

@ShogunRok exactly, that's what will be the case for me. I'm assuming it'll just not work. Would have been helpful for NISA to be a bit clearer, and also on whether the PS4 to PS5 upgrade path is chargeable or not. I'm assuming it is, but again, it's not the clearest from NISA!