Octopath Traveler II Will Arrive in February 2023 on Consoles and PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 13, 2022

News: A new entry in the Octopath Traveler series has just been unveiled and this time it will be available on more platforms.

During today’s Nintendo Direct, Square Enix revealed Octopath Traveler II, the next entry in the critically acclaimed Octopath Traveler RPG series, and revealed it will launch worldwide, simultaneously on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on February 24, 2023. The original Octopath Traveler is also on Xbox so it is really weird that Square Enix seems like they might not release the sequel on that platform as well.

In Octopath Traveler II, players will embark on a journey through the brand-new world of Solistia. Developed by the same team behind the beloved original, this installment improves upon the series' iconic HD-2D visuals: a blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world. The game's new storyline, characters, and features make it the perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving the charm of the original game for veteran players.

New and returning gameplay features and elements include:

Break & Boost Battle System – Players must act strategically to exploit enemy weaknesses to “Break” them in order to inflict more damage, and “Boost” their travelers to enhance their abilities.

Path Actions – Players can interact with NPCs throughout the world in various ways by using actions unique to each character. Path Actions will vary depending on the protagonist and whether it is day or night.

Brand-New Story and Characters – Players can embark on a grand adventure in the new land of Solistia and experience the intertwined stories of eight new travelers: Hikari (Warrior), Agnea (Dancer), Partitio (Merchant), Osvald (Scholar), Throné (Thief), Temenos (Cleric), Ochette (Hunter), and Castti (Apothecary).

Day/Night Cycle – The townscapes and Path Actions available to each character will change depending on if it is night or day, creating more opportunities for exploration and discovery.

Latent Power – A new battle element in which characters can unleash a powerful ability once the ability’s gauge fills up during combat.

Crossed Paths – Additional stories will unfold between the protagonists as their journey progresses, further intertwining their narratives.

Octopath Traveler II will be available to pre-order within the next 24 hours in a Standard Digital Edition for PS5, PS4, and PC via Steam. Standard Digital Edition pre-orders for Nintendo Switch will begin at a later date. A Standard Physical Edition for PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch is available for pre-order now through select retailers. A physical Collector’s Edition Set is also available to pre-order now for PS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch exclusively via the Square Enix Store.

The physical Collector’s Edition Set includes the following:

Octopath Traveler II Standard Edition Game

Octopath Traveler II Travelers Bust Set: bust figurines of the eight protagonists

Octopath Traveler II ART ALBUM: 44-page art book

Octopath Traveler II –Extended Battle Tracks–: mini soundtrack CD

By pre-ordering the Digital Standard Edition, players will receive the “Travel Provisions” DLC pack, which contains the below consumable items to help players along their journey:

Healing Grape (M) x 5

Inspiriting Plum (M) x 5

Revitalizing Jam x 2

Gold Dust (can be sold for 5,000 leaves in-game) x 1

Octopath Traveler II will be available on the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam on February 24, 2023. Check out the reveal trailer and tell us what you think. Will you be picking it up?