The version label refers to the significant 2.00 update for the PC version of Ys X: Nordics , released on September 26, 2024 . This update was a "fundamental overhaul" by publisher Clouded Leopard Entertainment and developer Nihon Falcom, designed to address performance issues that plagued the game at launch. Key Technical Overhauls
The game was migrated entirely to DirectX 12 to resolve stability and frame-rate issues present in the initial release.
On PC and next-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and the new Nintendo Switch 2 , the game supports modes targeting up to 120 FPS . Ys X Nordics V2.00-P2P
The 2.00 update was not a standard patch; the developers rebuilt the PC port from the ground up to ensure high-quality performance.
Support was added for major AI-enhanced upscaling tools, including NVIDIA DLSS , AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution (FSR) , and Intel XeSS . The version label refers to the significant 2
While V2.00 stabilized the base game, it paved the way for the definitive edition, Ys X: Proud Nordics , which launched in the West on . This expanded version includes:
Previously, players had to use a separate settings tool to change graphics. Version 2.00 integrated all options—resolution, windowed/fullscreen modes, and aspect ratio—directly into the in-game menus. On PC and next-gen consoles like the PlayStation
The massive, explorable Öland Island , featuring a fresh storyline with new characters, Canute and Astrid.
A new "Mana Hold" ability for puzzles, "Mana Ride" races, and a high-difficulty post-game dungeon called Muspelheim .
For players who already owned the Steam version updated to 2.00, a Special Price Pack was made available to upgrade to the Proud Nordics content at a discount.