- "Embark on an adventure all your own. This game is a brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, the first installment of which was initially released in 2018 and sold over 3 million copies worldwide. It takes the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take." —Description from the Nintendo Website
Octopath Traveler II (オクトパストラベラーⅡ, Okutopasu Toraberā II) is a role-playing game for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Steam and the direct sequel to Octopath Traveler.
Gameplay[]
Characters[]
- Ochette, a Hunter from the isle of Toto'haha.
- Castti Florenz, an Apothecary from the port town of Harborlands.
- Throné Anguis, a Thief from a thrilling city in the Brightlands.
- Osvald V. Vanstein, a Scholar imprisoned in the snowswept reaches of the Winterlands.
- Partitio Yellowil, a Merchant from the vast wastes of the Wildlands.
- Agnea Bristarni, a Dancer from the verdant region of the Leaflands.
- Temenos Mistral, a Cleric from the mountainous region of the Crestlands.
- Hikari Ku, a Warrior from the desert region of Hinoeuma.
Story[]
Prologue[]
Set in the land of Solistia - a vibrant setting that’s comprised of Eastern and Western continents divided by the sea.
It’s a time of trade and industrial revolution - large vessels navigate busy sea routes, and the power of steam has given birth to new technologies. Some people live in luxury, cheering to the glamorous stars of the stage. Others struggle each day, brought to tears by war, plague and poverty.
Synopsis[]
The main narrative of Octopath Traveler II is comprised of eight individual tales, one for each of the eight travelers, told over between three to five chapters each.
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- The hunter, Ochette, is off to locate the greatest Beast of Legends after a calamity had swept Toto'haha. Accompanied by one of her two tamed beasts on her side.
- The apothecary, Castti Florenz, connected to Eir's Apothecaries who lost her memories. Left with only a few clues she's set to uncover her past.
- The thief, Throné Anguis, is on the hunt for the Blacksnakes leaders to escape the bloodshed and cruelty they possess.
- The scholar, Osvald V. Vanstein, who escaped from prison after being framed by his colleague, Harvey, for the murder of his wife Rita and daughter Elena, and to attain the "One True Magic" that Harvey obsessively seeks.
- The merchant, Partitio Yellowil, sets off to share prosperity to the whole of Solistia after experiencing poverty while also settling some business with his former mentor, Roque Brilliante.
- The dancer, Agnea Bristarni, who follows in her mother's footsteps to become a star, while also discovering her mother's history with a current star, Dolcinaea.
- The cleric, Temenos Mistral, who questions even the gods despite his inner workings, is setting off to figure out the mysteries that unravel the dark secret hiding in the faithful.
- The warrior, Hikari Ku, sets out to find his former comrades scattered across the continent to topple the throne led by his tyrannical half-brother, Mugen.
Epilogue[]
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Music[]
- Main article: Octopath Traveler II Original Soundtrack
Development[]
Octopath Traveler II was announced on September 13, 2022. A game trailer was first shown as part of a Nintendo Direct. Square Enix also announced a cross-platform release on Steam, PS5, PS4 and the Nintendo Switch. The game will be released worldwide on February 24, 2023. A special collector's edition set that includes the game's soundtrack, an art album, and a travelers bust set will also be released the same day.
The game is a completely standalone game - the world is unique, the characters are brand new, and their stories are told entirely within the game. New features that differ from the previous game include:
- A Day / Night cycle: The places you visit and what you can do there will change depending on whether it's day or night.
- Multiple Path Actions: each traveler has a different way to interact with NPCs depending on if it's day or night.
- Latent Power: A new gauge fills up as you deal damage and break foes. Once full, the character can unleash a powerful new ability.
- New chapter structures for each character's stories and unique multi-character sub-stories.
Battle System[]
The battle system in Octopath Traveler II is a turn-based battle system, similar to early RPGs such as the older Final Fantasy games. Players control up to four characters in battle against enemies. Each player character and enemy will (generally) act once each turn, and turn order is determined largely by the relative speed of each character.
The Break and Boost system has been refined from the original game. Combat now has additional elements including Latent Power. During battle, a new gauge fills up as you deal damage and break foes. Once full, the character can unleash a powerful new ability.
Production credits[]
| Development: | Aquire & SQEX Asano Team |
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| Music: | Yasunori Nishiki |
| Illustration: | Naoki Ikushima |
| Scenario: | Futsuzawa Kanoshin |
Demo[]
- Main article: Octopath Traveler II Prologue Demo
Gallery[]
Art by Mr. Ikushima.
Art by yamao of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Miori Sano of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Yamaguchi of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Kakunoshin Futsuzawa.
Art by Aya Fukuhira of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Roaki of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Otsukimi of ACQUIRE Corp.
Art by Ineko of ACQUIRE Corp.
Trailers[]
Reception[]
Appearances in Other Games[]
Trivia[]
- Like the first game, the first initial of each Traveler's name, spells out Octopath (Ochette, Castti, Throné, Osvald, Partitio, Agnea, Temenos, and Hikari).