Where can you play the Ys series today?
Of the 4 entries covered here, 2 are playable on Nintendo Switch and 2 on Steam.
Availability for all 4 games
| Title | Original release | Where you can play it |
|---|---|---|
| Ys I & II Chronicles | PC-8801 · 1987 | Playable on Steam (PC) via Ys I & II Chronicles — remake / remaster |
| Ys III: Wanderers from Ys | PC-8801 · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (PC-8801mkIISR) |
| ESWAT: City Under Siege | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Ys: The Oath in Felghana | PC · 2005 | Playable on Steam (PC) via Ys: The Oath in Felghana — remake / remaster |
Frequently asked about the Ys series
Is the Ys series on Nintendo Switch?
2 of the 4 Ys games are playable on Nintendo Switch (Ys III: Wanderers from Ys, ESWAT: City Under Siege). The remaining 2 have no confirmed Switch release.
Is the Ys series on Steam?
2 of the 4 Ys games can be bought on Steam (Ys I & II Chronicles, Ys: The Oath in Felghana). The remaining 2 have no confirmed PC release.
Which Ys games can you not play today?
All 4 Ys games are playable on some current platform or PC.
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