Trails of Cold Steel II picks up one month after the decisive collision which changed the fate of the entire nation of Erebonia. The speedy, tactical turn-based combat with the newly-developed "ARCUS" system returns with all the bells and whistles players fondly remember together with a new Overdrive mode, new means of transportation both across the land and sky, new allies, new dangers, and a renewed sense of hope as Rean tirelessly works to right the wrongs that have led the country to disarray. Data from Trails of Cold Steel carries over, granting bonus stats and extra items, and remembers the many relationships cultivated to allow for more personalized conversations throughout the story Bonding with allies nets combat benefits including healing, guarding, and more, while new Overdrive mode allows linked characters to attack up to 3 turns in a row for new strategic battle options Find and recruit dozens of fellow Thors attendees who are now scattered across the country to gain exclusive shops, goods, training modes, systems, and more Personalized airship allows players to swiftly descend upon familiar and foreign destinations, and travel on land is faster than ever between horseback riding and Angelica's customizable orbal bike