Square Enix has made the Octopath Traveler collection 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 Change in 2018, is now in the stores on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for the primary time. Octopath Traveler 2, which launched on Change, 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 at the moment are within the Recreation Cross library throughout Xbox and PC.
Octopath Traveler is a well-received role-playing collection with a novel HD-2D artwork model, 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 stated: “Octopath Traveler’s stunning model and excellent tackle conventional turn-based fight make it a sport that pushes JRPGs ahead fairly than merely paying homage to the greats.” IGN’s Octopath Traveler 2 evaluate scored a 7: “Octopath Traveler 2 is a really pleasant JRPG sequel that feels somewhat too protected and acquainted,” we stated. Square Enix stated the Octopath Traveler collection has bought over 4 million copies worldwide.
Crew Asano, the Square 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 take a look at their abilities towards newly added powerful opponents, together with the principle characters of Octopath Traveler, Square Enix stated. This mode is obtainable on Xbox consoles from launch and has been added to the PS5, PS4, Nintendo Change, and PC variations at this time, June 6, by way of an replace.
Octopath Traveler 2 replace 1.1.0 patch notes:
Title Display screen
• Added new mode: Further Battles (obtainable after clearing the story).
Miscellaneous
• Edited the credit.
• Edited varied graphics.
• Carried out new tutorial textual content for replace additions.
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