Ys 10: Nordics Has Higher Density Action, Naval Combat Makes up 20 Percent of Gameplay

Falcom confirmed the next Ys title, Ys 10: Nordics would launch next year in Japan for PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Along with a new setting and combat system, it also introduces naval warfare. In an interview with Famitsu, Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo provided lots of information, which Hansuke21 on Twitter has translated.

It was revealed that the new combat system removes elements of the team system and attack attributes. You have only two controllable characters – Adol and the new heroine – and the title promises a “higher” density of “action-style gameplay” than past titles. As for the new heroine, who’s still unnamed, she hails from Norman, a Northern nation with strong warriors (and “aggressors”). Being the same age as Adol, their relationship is one of the plot’s “major highlights.”

The timeline for the new game is post-Ys 1 and 2, with Adol preparing for his journey to Celceta at 17 years. As for the naval combat, it’s about 20 percent of the total combat gameplay, and players will have a “special ocean map” for navigation. Naval battles are triggered when encountering enemies during sailing, and your main attack is the artillery cannon (long gun) on the hull side. The position of your ship relative to the enemy and the cannonball types must also be considered when fighting.

Ys 10: Nordics doesn’t have a release date yet in the West, but stay tuned for more details on what to expect.

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The latest issue from Famitsu showcase latest info about Ys Nordics the latest title in the series and an interview from Nihon Falcom President Toshihiro Kondo.

The following info and main highlights is mentioned in this interview: pic.twitter.com/EcjmKPt2NQ

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022

Ys X introduces a brand new game system, discard elements of the team system and attack attributes. There are only two manipulative characters, Adol and the heroine, and the density of its action-style gameplay is higher than the other past Ys games in the series.

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022

Heroine:

The Heroine of Ys X is a girl from the Northern nation "Norman" who is about the same age as Adol. The Norman Tribe are excellent warriors and the aggressors. The relationship between Adol and the Heroine will be one of the major highlights in the plot of the new game.

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022

Adol Age and Timeline:

In Ys X, Adol age is 17 years old and the plot timeline for Ys Nordics is right after Ys I and II, that is before Adol ends his adventure in Esteria and prepares to go to Celceta.

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022

Naval Combat:

This naval battle accounts for about 20% of the total combat content. The game will provide a special ocean map for ship navigation. If the player encounters an enemy during the movement, the naval battle will be directly triggered. 1/2

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022

The main attack method of the player in naval warfare is the usage of naval artillery cannons(long gun) from the side of the hull, so it is necessary to carefully consider the positional relationship between the enemy and your ship and the types of cannonballs fired. 2/2

— ハオ(ハンスケ) (@Hansuke21) December 20, 2022