By Sagar V. Mankar 
Sega has recently filed new trademarks for both “Skies of Arcadia” and its Japanese title “Eternal Arcadia.” These trademark applications were submitted on January 16, 2025, and became public on January 24 (thanks, Gematsu), sparking hope among longtime fans of this classic role-playing game.
The timing of these trademark filings is particularly significant as 2025 marks the 25th anniversary of Skies of Arcadia, which first launched on the Sega Dreamcast in 2000. The game later received an enhanced port titled “Skies of Arcadia: Legends” for the Nintendo GameCube in 2002, adding new quests and discoveries to the original experience.
What makes this news especially intriguing is Sega’s current strategy of reviving its classic franchises. The company is already working on bringing back several beloved series, including Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, Virtua Fighter, and Sonic Racing. This broader initiative suggests the trademark filings might be more than just routine legal maintenance.
For those unfamiliar with the game, Skies of Arcadia is a turn-based RPG that follows the adventures of Vyse, a young air pirate who explores a world of floating continents alongside his companions Aika and Fina. The game features both traditional character combat and spectacular airship battles, with players able to customize their vessel and recruit up to 22 crew members.
Despite never achieving massive commercial success, the game has maintained a dedicated fanbase over the past two decades. Its influence can be seen in various Sega properties, with main character Vyse appearing in games like Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed and Valkyria Chronicles. The game’s legacy even extends to the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, where its logo makes a cameo appearance in the Sega introduction sequence.
While trademark filings don’t guarantee new releases, they often precede game announcements. Adding weight to the possibility of a revival, original developer Kenji Hiruta expressed interest in 2020 in bringing back the series. Sega’s president Shuji Utsumi has also recently discussed the company’s desire to return to creating what he calls video game “rock & roll,” distinguishing their approach from Nintendo’s “pop music” style.
For now, fans will have to wait and see whether these trademark filings lead to a remaster, remake, or perhaps even a new entry in the series. Given Sega’s current focus on reviving classic properties and the game’s upcoming 25th anniversary, the timing couldn’t be better for Skies of Arcadia to take flight once again.