Octopath Traveler 2: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more

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The original Octopath Traveler drew a lot of attention for a few reasons. First was the mouthful of a title, which has become something of a trend itself with the likes of Triangle Strategy, but primarily, it was because this was where we were first introduced to the concept of HD-2D games. This new style of pixel art combines the sharp, detailed sprites of classic JRPGs, but with breathtaking backgrounds, modern particle effects, and camera tricks that make it look like nothing else on the market.

Square Enix used this style for a few more games, but only now are they giving the game that pioneered the technology a proper sequel in Octopath Traveler 2. It was one of the many surprise announcements to come from the Nintendo Direct held in September 2022 and one that all JRPG fans should pay attention to. Don’t let the somewhat off-putting title deter you as we gather up all our companions to tell you all the information we’ve found on Octopath Traveler 2.

Octopath Traveler 2 was announced alongside a release date, and a close one at that. This sequel is set to arrive on February 24, 2023.

This is perhaps the most confusing part of Octopath Traveler 2‘s reveal. The original game was initially a Switch exclusive but later came to PC and Xbox. The sequel, however, is launching on Switch, PlayStation 4, PS5, and PC. That means PlayStation players get the sequel without ever playing the first, and Xbox players got the original but won’t be able to play the sequel. Perhaps it will come to Xbox later, like the first, but there’s no way to know for sure.

The reveal trailer for Octopath Traveler 2 is pretty substantial, which does make sense considering the game isn’t all that far off.

It opens on several different locations and