Sq. Enix has made the Octopath Traveler sequence obtainable on all console platforms in addition to Xbox Recreation Cross as a part of a multi-pronged shadow-drop.
Octopath Traveler, first launched on Nintendo Swap in 2018, is now available for purchase on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for the primary time. Octopath Traveler 2, which launched on Swap, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2023, is now obtainable for the primary time on Xbox Collection X and S and Xbox One, together with launching straight into subscription service Xbox Recreation Cross. Each Octopath Traveler video games are actually within the Recreation Cross library throughout Xbox and PC.
Octopath Traveler is a well-received role-playing sequence with a singular HD-2D artwork type, with 2D characters in 3D worlds. Each video games are a standalone expertise set in several worlds with eight distinct protagonists, every with their very own tales to discover and Path Actions to make use of.
IGN’s Octopath Traveler evaluate returned a 9.3. We mentioned: “Octopath Traveler’s lovely type and excellent tackle conventional turn-based fight make it a sport that pushes JRPGs ahead quite than merely paying homage to the greats.” IGN’s Octopath Traveler 2 evaluate scored a 7: “Octopath Traveler 2 is a really fulfilling JRPG sequel that feels a bit too protected and acquainted,” we mentioned. Sq. Enix mentioned the Octopath Traveler sequence has bought over 4 million copies worldwide.
Crew Asano, the Sq. Enix group led by Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler designer Tomoya Asano, launched a shock free replace for Octopath Traveler 2 that features Further Battle mode, which turns into obtainable after defeating the ultimate boss within the ultimate chapter. The Further Battle mode lets gamers check their expertise in opposition to newly added robust opponents, together with the primary characters of Octopath Traveler, Sq. Enix mentioned. This mode is obtainable on Xbox consoles from launch and has been added to the PS5, PS4, Nintendo Swap, and PC variations right now, June 6, by way of an replace.
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