Ys X: Nordics

About

Ys X: Nordics drops you into the frostbitten Obelia Gulf where Adol Christin teams up with a Norman warrior named Karja. Sail open seas, consult ancient maps, and battle enemy ships while navigating tensions between seafaring tribes, local townsfolk, and eerie immortal monsters called Griegr. Exploration and combat mix with real-time action and strategic pauses. Players switch between land and sea combat, with co-op support letting two people tackle missions together. The game leans into its series legacy with tight mechanics and a setting that feels more atmospheric than its predecessors. Up to four players can join co-op sessions in certain modes. Early reviews praise the naval combat depth and how the Nordic-inspired environments pop visually. Released September 2023, it sits on PS4, PS5, PC, and Switch. Community polls show 78% of voters mark it as their favorite Ys entry since 2018’s Ys VIII.

Storyline

This journey takes place in the northern islands collectively known as Obelia Gulf. In this harsh land, the young adventurer, Adol Christin, encounters the Normans, a seafaring tribe, and is quickly drawn into the conflict between them, the townsfolk of Obelia Gulf, and the Griegr, undying monsters with mysterious agenda. Partnering up with the Norman warrior, Karja, Adol must take to the waters of Obelia Gulf, navigating vast stretches of ocean, consulting maritime maps, and even getting into naval battles with enemy ships.