Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana was originally released for PlayStation Vita in Japan.
Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana was localized and released worldwide on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Windows PC.
The game was released for Nintendo Switch, expanding its availability to new players.
Nihon Falcom officially announced Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana.
Adol Christin and the crew of the Bern adventureship Adol set sail, but they are shipwrecked on the mysterious and dangerous Seiren Island.
The survivors establish the Ragship Colony as a base for survival and exploration on Seiren Island.
Exploration of the island leads to the discovery of ancient ruins that suggest a long-lost civilization once thrived here.
Adol begins to have visions and experiences memories of Dana, a mysterious girl from an ancient past linked to the island.
The survivors face aggressive monsters and giant creatures inhabiting Seiren Island, fighting for survival.
Adol learns of Dana's existence long ago and her connection to the history of Seiren Island and the Lacrimosa event.
Adol and the Ragship survivors confront the Apostle responsible for the lake’s Lacrimosa phenomenon and the island’s curse.
The Lacrimosa event is resolved, lifting the curse on Seiren Island and allowing the survivors to restore hope for new beginnings.
