During yesterday’s Nintendo Direct, it was announced that Octopath Traveler II now has a free demo available. Plus, some gameplay footage from the demo was showed off as well. SQUARE ENIX’s press release states that the free demo launched yesterday on Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PS5. The Steam demo is now available as of today. Feel free to check out both the Nintendo Direct trailer and another demo trailer from SQUARE ENIX, down below. Also down below, is a little bit more about the game from the latest press release. Octopath Traveler II launches on February 24th, 2023. A Collector’s Edition is available for pre-order for Switch PS4 and PS5 exclusively in the SQUARE ENIX Store. There is also a special Digital Standard Edition available for all platforms, which comes with the game and various Travel Provision items to help you out.
In OCTOPATH TRAVELER II, players will embark on an exciting journey through the brand-new world of Solistia. Developed by the same team behind the beloved original, which has sold over three million copies worldwide*, this installment improves upon the series’ iconic HD-2D visuals: a striking blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world.
The game’s new storyline, characters and features make it the perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving the charm of the original game for veteran players. Players can look forward to following the journey of eight distinct protagonists as they explore the land and conquer enemies in strategic turn-based battles on an adventure all their own.
New and returning gameplay features and elements include:
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Break & Boost Battle System – Players must act strategically to exploit enemy weaknesses to “Break” them to inflict more damage, and “Boost” their travelers to enhance their abilities.
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Path Actions – Players can interact with NPCs throughout the world in various ways by using actions unique to each character, such as challenging people as the Warrior or stealing belongings as the Thief. Path Actions will vary depending on the protagonist and whether it is day or night.
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Brand-New Story and Characters – Players can embark on a grand adventure in the new land of Solistia and experience the intertwined stories of eight new travelers: Hikari (Warrior), Agnea (Dancer), Partitio (Merchant), Osvald (Scholar), Throné (Thief), Temenos (Cleric), Ochette (Hunter), and Castti (Apothecary).
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Day/Night Cycle – The townscapes and Path Actions available to each character will change depending on if it is night or day, creating more opportunities for exploration and discovery.
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Latent Power – A new battle element in which characters can unleash a powerful ability once the ability’s gauge fills up during combat.
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Crossed Paths – Additional stories will unfold between the protagonists as their journey progresses, further intertwining their narratives.
If you’d like to know more about Octopath Traveler II, visit the game’s official website.
