Square Enix have released Octopath Traveler II for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Windows today, alongside the PlayStation release of Octopath Traveler. A bundle featuring both games is also available right now on Xbox and PlayStation platforms.
Octopath Traveler II costs $59.99 in the Microsoft Store. The Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II Bundle is available for $74.99, saving players exactly $44.99 on their purchase. Moreover, the original Octopath Traveler game is back on Xbox Game Pass, nearly a year and a half after it was removed in February 2023.
Before the game’s release on Xbox, an Octopath Traveler rating corroborated a report claiming that Octopath Traveler II could come to Xbox Series X|S this month. An announcement confirming the game’s addition to Xbox Game Pass appears very likely for Xbox Games Showcase, which is set for Sunday, June 9.
Octopath Traveler II is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Windows. The latest update adds an extra battle featuring the original Octopath Traveler party.
Here’s an overview of Octopath Traveler II, via the Microsoft Store:
This game is a brand-new entry in the Octopath Traveler series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take. Embark on an adventure all your own.
Features
Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.
The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.
Lastly, the original Octopath Traveler is available now for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and PC via Steam and Windows.
