"The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III" is a role-playing game developed by Nihon Falcom. It is the third installment in the Trails of Cold Steel series and continues the story of Rean Schwarzer and his friends as they navigate the political tensions in the Erebonian Empire. Players engage in turn-based combat, explore various locations, and build relationships with characters. Set one year after the events of the previous game, players take on the role of Rean, now a teacher at Thors Military Academy. The game introduces new characters and factions while expanding on existing storylines. Players can customize their characters and engage in side quests to enhance their experience.