The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III demo now available in the west

An English demo for The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is now available for PlayStation 4 via the PlayStation Store.

Currently, the demo is only live in European countries (United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, etc.), Australia, New Zealand, and so on. While it is not yet live in the United States and Canada, it should be up later today. (Update 12:18 p.m.: The demo is now live in the United States and Canada.)

Here is an overview of the demo, via the PlayStation Store:

Rean Schwarzer uncovers a dark plot that threatens his homeland. To face their enemies, he must prepare a new generation of heroes as an instructor at a new branch campus and guide them towards victory.

Note: No trophies will be acquired in this demo version. In order to ensure you are able to acquire the trophy for completing the prologue in the full game, please follow these steps:

1. Create a save in the demo right before its end boss.
2. Transfer that save to the full game.
3. Defeat the boss in the full game to acquire the trophy.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III is due out for PlayStation 4 on October 22 in North America and Europe.

Watch a trailer for the demo below.