Falcom officially announces Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana for PlayStation Vita in Japan, marking the start of the game's public presence.
The game is released for the PlayStation Vita in Japan, beginning its availability to the public.
Ys VIII is released for the PlayStation 4 in Japan with improved graphics and additional content.
NIS America releases the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita versions of Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana in North America and Europe.
Ys VIII is launched on Steam for PC players worldwide, expanding its audience beyond console players.
The game is released for the Nintendo Switch, bringing a portable version with some enhancements.
Adol Christin and the crew of the Adriana are shipwrecked on the mysterious Seiren Island following a violent storm.
Adol and his group encounter the hostile Monster Tribe inhabiting Seiren Island, initiating several conflicts.
The shipwreck survivors establish a settlement on Seiren Island to increase their chances of survival.
Dana, a mysterious blue-haired girl from another time, appears and gradually reveals her connection to the island and to Adol.
It is revealed that Dana lived on Seiren Island thousands of years ago and experienced the first calamities.
A powerful catastrophe known as the Lacrimosa devastates the island in Dana's time, leading to much suffering and loss.
Adol experiences visions that link his fate with Dana’s past, enabling them to counter the island’s threats together.
Adol and his party defeat the four Sacred Beasts, which were sources of great danger on Seiren Island.
The survivors confront the true threat behind the island’s chaos, culminating in a decisive battle for survival.
Dana's spirit is freed and she departs from Adol’s time, concluding her connection with Seiren Island.
