Octopath Traveler 2 Needs a Strong List of Secret Classes

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Octopath Traveler 2 was announced at the September 2022 Nintendo Direct, and has fans speculating about what new features will set it apart from the first Octopath Traveler. The trailer showcases the eight new party members that players will be getting to know, what classes they will be, and how these characters interact with NPCs using job actions outside of combat. However, fans have pointed out that these characters share the same classes as those in the first game.

One of the best parts of the first Octopath Traveler game was its job system, reminiscent of the Final Fantasy series. Every character starts with a job that determines what gear types they can equip, what Skills they can learn, and what passive support skills they have access to. Later in the game, players get access to multiclass into different jobs, allowing characters to use job abilities from multiple classes. The different combinations of classes and secret classes are what give the game its variety and allow players to experiment, so the sequel should make sure to carry on this tradition.

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Since the new party members in Octopath Traveler 2 share the default jobs of characters from the first game, there is some worry among fans that there will not be a big change. The trailer shows off how out-of-combat job actions change depending on the time of day, but that does not affect how they will play in combat. If all the default jobs are the same in the sequel, it is going to be more difficult for returning players to justify the investment given a lack of variety would make for a largely similar experience.

This is why it is important for Octopath Traveler 2 to expand on the number of secret jobs. If the