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.
The 2.00 update was not a standard patch; the developers rebuilt the PC port from the ground up to ensure high-quality performance.
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: Ys X Nordics V2.00-P2P
A new "Mana Hold" ability for puzzles, "Mana Ride" races, and a high-difficulty post-game dungeon called Muspelheim .
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 . Previously, players had to use a separate settings
The game was migrated entirely to DirectX 12 to resolve stability and frame-rate issues present in the initial release.
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 While V2
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.
To mark the version 2.00 relaunch, the publisher offered a and gave away exclusive Karja costumes ("Avatar Raven" and "Battle Dress") to players who purchased the game shortly after the update. Evolution: From V2.00 to "Proud Nordics"