Crossed Paths is a game mechanic introduced in Octopath Traveler II. Crossed Paths are stories that involve two different travelers from Solistia after their main story is completed. They separated into two side quests and are required to unlock the last quest, The Journey for the Dawn.
| Image | Travelers | Chapters | Description |
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Agnea Bristarni and Hikari Ku |
The Dancer & The Warrior, Part 1 | During a quiet night in Ryu, Agnea and Hikari hear the sounds of a beautiful instrument drifting on the wind... |
| The Dancer & The Warrior, Part 2 | Agnea and Hikari return to Ku where streets are decorated with paper lanterns to send off the souls of fallen soldiers. Benkei then approaches the two with an idea... | ||
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Osvald V. Vanstein and Partitio Yellowil |
The Scholar & The Merchant, Part 1 | Osvald and Partitio arrived in the metropolis of New Delsta. The liveliness of the city is unlike anything they have experienced before, and they can only wonder what lies in store for them... |
| The Scholar & The Merchant, Part 2 | Osvald and Partitio visit Montwise, where Regulus mentioned he would be building his invention. They make their way to the library, hoping to finally lay eyes on his "earth-shattering invention." | ||
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Throné Anguis and Temenos Mistral |
The Cleric & The Thief, Part 1 | In Flamechurch, Throné tells Temenos of a rumor she heard regarding a certain treasure in the cathedral. Intrigued, the inquisitor decides to help her investigate. |
| The Cleric & The Thief, Part 2 | Throné and Temenos arrived in Conning Creek to a commotion in the streets. Despite the foreboding feeling in Temenos's gut, the two decide to get a closer look. | ||
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Ochette and Castti Florenz | The Apothecary & The Hunter, Part 1 | Castti and Ochette arrive in the lively little village of Cropdale. The beastling catches a whiff of something delicious, so the two follow her nose to a merchant's stall. |
| The Apothecary & The Hunter, Part 2 | Castti and Ochette find themselves in Cropdale once more. They decide to check on Wooly-Ooly, the duorduor they encountered during their last visit, but realize that something is amiss in the woods. |