Square Enix Drops OG Octopath Traveler, Available Now on PS5, PS4 | Push Square
Like a bolt out of the blue, Square Enix has released the original Octopath Traveler on PS5 and PS4, and it's available now. The critically acclaimed JRPG was originally exclusive to Switch, released some six years ago, and just yesterday, we learned it was rated for release in Taiwan. Now, it seems Square Enix has decided to hit the big, red «launch» button with minimal fanfare.
Spotted by the ever-reliable Wario64 on Twitter, Octopath Traveler is now rolling out on PSN. It's already available in the US (and Australia, we can confirm) and will cost $60USD or your local equivalent, although there is a discount for PS Plus members. Square Enix has since made things official and is even offering a bundled pack of both games if you're interested. In addition, Octopath Traveler II has received an update, adding a new battle mode that lets players take on new challenges, such as fighting the cast of the first game.
Only took you six years
Are you surprised to see Octopath Traveler arrive on PS5 and PS4? Will you be picking up the excellent JRPG on PlayStation? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Physical copy?
i don't understand why put it on game pass and not also ps+ it is an older game and could get people into buying the 2nd one, either way i'm glad its finally on playstation.
glad it got released officially, but $60USD? come on now! this is a 6-year old game. curious if this will get a physical release… hopefully it won't be an ultra limited release on the s-e store but not holding my breath.
Square enix marketing is so poor. Like why wouldnt you just say hey sony throw it in your state of
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