Ys X: Proud Nordics follows adventurer Adol Christin and pirate princess Karja as they pursue the undead Griegr around Obelia Bay. Their voyage leads to Öland, a remote island of ancient ruins, and a meeting with Shield Siblings Canute and Astrid. This new story explores the Normans and Mana, giving the action-RPG’s island setting a narrative mystery to unravel.
Combat offers two distinct formats. Solo Mode places Adol or Karja in the lead, with quick movement and attacks that can chain into combos. In Combo Mode, players control both characters, build a Revenge Gauge, and unleash coordinated attacks. Mana Actions add further options, while exploration areas on Öland, Mana Ride challenges, boss encounters, and the Arena provide different activities around the fighting.
Its central contrast is between one fighter’s fast attacks and paired combat built around coordination. The island’s story, exploration, and challenges frame those battles, making the game’s play format part of its identity rather than a separate competitive mode.
