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Octopath Traveler II Releases
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 24, in the year of our Lord 2023)
– SQUARE ENIX® today released OCTOPATH TRAVELER™ II, the second
standalone entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER RPG series, for the
Nintendo Switch™ system, the PlayStation®5 (PS5™) console and
the PlayStation®4 (PS4™) console, with PC via STEAM® launching
later today.
Developed by the creators of the original, which has sold over
three million copies worldwide*, OCTOPATH TRAVELER II introduces
players to the brand-new world of Solistia, where eight
travelers with unique storylines and motivations must navigate
treacherous lands, conquer enemies in strategic turn-based
battles and navigate the perils and promise of a new industrial
era.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER II tells a brand-new epic story, set in a new
World independent from the original title. Players will be
introduced to eight original characters and experience all-new
features and gameplay elements. OCTOPATH TRAVELER II is the
perfect entry for newcomers to the series, while also preserving
the charm of the original game for existing fans by improving
upon the series’ iconic HD-2D visuals, which feature a striking
blend of retro 2D characters in a beautiful 3D world.
New and returning gameplay features and elements include:
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.
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.
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).
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.
Latent Power – A new battle element in which characters can
unleash a powerful ability once the ability’s gauge fills up
during combat.
Crossed Paths – Additional stories will unfold between the
protagonists as their journey progresses, further intertwining
their narratives.
The OCTOPATH TRAVELER II Prologue Demo is available now for
Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4 and PC via Steam.
The Prologue Demo allows players to choose any of the eight
protagonists to start their journey with and play for three
hours. Save data can be carried over to the full game once
purchased.
* Total worldwide shipments and downloads as of August 2022.
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