Octopath Traveler II Prologue Demo Now Available Ahead of Game’s Release

Written by Brandon Hofer on February 08, 2023

News: You can start Octopath Traveler II early with this new demo that will allow you to play for three hours.

Square Enix revealed today that a playable demo of the upcoming title, Octopath Traveler II for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and the PlayStation 4 is now available.. The demo will also be available for PC via Steam tomorrow. The Octopath Traveler II Prologue demo allows players to choose any of the eight protagonists and play for three hours. Save data will also carry over to the full game which launches on February 24, 2023.

In Octopath Traveler II, you will embark on a journey through the brand-new world of Solistia. Developed by the same team behind the original, which has sold over three million copies worldwide, 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. Players can look forward to following the journey of eight distinct protagonists as they explore the land and conquer enemies in strategic turn-based battles on an adventure all their own.

New and returning gameplay features and elements include:

Break & Boost Battle System – Players must act strategically to exploit enemy weaknesses to “Break” them 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, such as challenging people as the Warrior or stealing belongings as the Thief. 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 is available to pre-order now in a Standard Digital Edition for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4 and PC via STEAM as well as a Standard Physical Edition for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PS4. A physical Collector’s Edition Set is also available to pre-order now for Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PS4 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 can 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 Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via STEAM on February 24, 2023. Check out the trailer below and tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Octopath Traveler II?