Octopath Traveler II

Preorders Open For Octopath Traveler II

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Square Enix‘s anticipated sequel Octopath Traveler II won;t be out until February, but you can pay cash up front if you feel like it. Preorders for the game are now officially open across all systems the game is planned for release on.

The first Octopath Traveler game was released in 2018, initially as a Switch exclusive. Its “2D-HD” visual art style allowed it to evoke the classic feel of their 8-bit and 16-bit RPGs while at the same time packing enough visual flair to compete with modern titles. Octopath Traveler was enough of a success that the art style was used in other Square games, most recently the Live A Live remake.

Octopath Traveler II will use mostly the same formula as the first one, with eight unique characters from different backgrounds embarking on separate journeys but coming together for the main story. Gameplay will also mostly be the same, but with some tweaks; for example, the Path Actions skills characters use will be different depending on the time of day.

So why should you preorder it? Because if you reserve the physical edition, you’ll get a steelbook, and you know how some people can’t get enough steelbooks. Those who go the digital route will receive some advantageous items earlier in the game than they normally would.

  • 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 released February 24, 2023 for PS4, PS5, Switch and PC. The first game was never released on Playstation and there are no plans to do so.

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#1 Dec 21, 2022

I don't prefer this pre-order thing even if it's for my favorite game as most of the time they are sold at a higher price and in a month or so we can get this at a much lower price.

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#2 Dec 21, 2022

Reminds me of old Final Fantasy Games when they still have originality and self identity.

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#3 Dec 23, 2022

After playing the first Octopath Traveler game, Champions of the Continent, I'm hoping toward the story getting more and more grim and dark. Given how beautifully this game is made, I'm going to buy it the day it comes out. Its Champions Of The Continent is already higher than it was in the previous version, and this update seems to have made it even higher. The lighting and graphics are new, the music is great, the sprites are perfect, and the job system has been improved. Since I really liked the first book in this series, I can't wait to read this one.

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#4 Dec 23, 2022

Despite the fact that the previous game had excellent animations, the ones in this one are truly groundbreaking. I was reminded of the video game Disgaea by the new, eye-catching animations. Every RPG Maker programmer secretly hopes their final product will look like this. So far, I'm loving the story and the soundtrack. This song's opening has given me the shivers more than once. I hope the new cast of eight has more opportunities to work together.

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#5 Dec 23, 2022

I'm so pumped for the next year, I can hardly stand it!!!! I had a great time playing the first one when it came out. Over the course of these character trailers, which have been released over the course of the past few months, I'm really enjoying the way that they are developing new characters for us to travel with. When this game is released the following year, I will be one happy gamer. So far, it looks like the protagonists in this installment are twists on the standard hero type, which is something I really enjoy. There's no doubt that the second game's cast will be more engaging than the first, thanks in large part to the increased dialogue and plot developments between the characters.

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#6 Dec 23, 2022

My expectations for the game's story are high. I'd like there to be dialogue between the characters and an effect on one another's stories. It amazes me that each boss will have its own special attack animation. It. It seems like they are making efforts to fix the problems that plagued the first game. My primary gripe is that I'd rather see fewer unique jobs outside of the main job available earlier in the game than all of them turned into op jobs at the end of the game. That said, it's pretty neat that we still have to battle tough bosses in order to finish a few of the last strong jobs.

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#7 Dec 23, 2022

Nothing could improve it, but I'd like to see more action in the battle. I really, really, really, hope that there are no plans to make this game 3D; I'll leave that to Final Fantasy. This game should stay 2d!

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#8 Dec 23, 2022

What a wonderful surprise it is to learn that this exists. I was worried there wouldn't be a sequel because the first game had a lot of issues and I didn't know how popular it was. I'm crossing my fingers that the squad learns from its mistakes in the first game. It has the potential to become truly remarkable.

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#9 Dec 23, 2022

The time has come to start working on Octopath Traveler III, as this series is one of Square Enix's best and they should not stop making more games in this vein. It's time for a new installment in this series, as Final Fantasy Games have completely lost their original charm. With any luck, they'll be able to tie all the loose ends of the stories together this time. Because of the structure of the game, it's unlikely that this will happen, but if it does, the resulting character growth will be fantastic for the story.

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