The Legend of Heroes II: Neowiz Partnering With Falcom for Global Revival

Nihon Falcom has signed an agreement with South Korean developer Neowiz to bring The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch to PC and consoles globally, the companies announced today, September 16, 2026. It is a sudden return to active duty for a 1994 RPG that has spent most of the last three decades locked behind regional exclusivity.

According to the official announcement, the licensing deal gives Neowiz the rights to develop and distribute the classic title internationally. Originally released for the NEC PC-9801 computer, the game is the third entry in the overall Legend of Heroes series and the opening chapter of the fan-favorite Gagharv Trilogy. The story follows childhood friends Jurio and Chris on a pilgrimage across the land of Tirasweel, tracing the steps of the enigmatic White Witch.

While the game eventually migrated to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation in Japan, Western players have historically had a rougher road. A 2006 PSP localization published by Bandai Namco was roundly criticized by reviewers for a lackluster translation, turning a legendary narrative into an exercise in parsing bizarre syntax. More recently, a Nintendo Switch emulation of the original PC-9801 version launched through the EGGCONSOLE initiative, but remained strictly untranslated.

A 2021 poll by Dengeki Online during Falcom’s 40th anniversary revealed that Japanese fans highly favored a modern revival of the Gagharv Trilogy, expressing hope for a collection of the games.

The details

• Platforms: PC and consoles (specific hardware unconfirmed)
• Release window: No release date has been announced
• Developer/Publisher: Neowiz (under license from Nihon Falcom)

Neither company has confirmed whether this project will be a straight port, a remaster, or a full remake. For a fanbase that has spent twenty years treating the original translation like a coded transmission, simply knowing a modern version is on the horizon is progress enough.