Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Pre-Registration Available Now for iOS and Android
The success of Octopath Traveler following its 2018 release ushered in a resurgence of 2D RPGs from Square Enix with the developer doubling down on new and classic role-players. Square Enix has since released fully remastered versions of the original six Final Fantasy games with the Pixel Remaster series alongside the «HD-2D» series receiving its newest entry with Triangle Strategy in March. But despite Octopath's success and recognition at awards shows, Square Enix has yet to announce a proper sequel.
Octopath Traveler's story did not end with the original RPG, however, as 2020 saw the Japanese release of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent as a free-to-play mobile game. Rather than serving as a direct follow-up to Octopath, Champions of the Continent plays out as a prequel telling the story of three new characters within the world of Osterra. With Square Enix confirming a Western release for Champions of the Continent earlier this year, the newest update from the developer officially announces the opening of pre-registrations for the game.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent Confirms Western Release
A new trailer for Champions of the Continent released Wednesday morning reveals Octopath Traveler fans can now pre-register for the mobile game on both the App Store and Google Play Store. The short video re-introduces players to Octopath's gorgeous 2D artstyle while giving a glimpse into the mobile-optimized UI in the game, promising a «console experience optimized for Mobile.» The trailer also teases the game's worldwide release window with Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent set to launch in Summer 2022.
The mobile-optimized version comes as Square Enix has placed a heavy focus on bringing more
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