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Octopath Traveler

2h ago

Switch 2 Versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II Launch Digitally

Square Enix released the Nintendo Switch 2 download versions of Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler II on July 14, 2026. Each game is priced at 5,478 yen, a reduction from the previous 7,480 yen price on other platforms. A digital bundle containing both titles is available for 6,820 yen, saving 4,136 yen over separate purchases. The release coincides with the series' 8th anniversary, which was celebrated with a program on July 13. The physical bundle of both games for Switch 2 is scheduled for October 1, 2026, also priced at 6,820 yen. Pre-orders for the physical edition are open, with purchase bonuses including digital wallpapers at the Square Enix e-STORE and original stickers at Amazon.co.jp. The Octopath Traveler series, developed by Acquire, uses the HD-2D visual style that blends pixel art with 3DCG. The series has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. No upgrade path from the existing Nintendo Switch versions is available.

Jun 18

Octopath Traveler Champions of the Continent Adds Final Fantasy X Characters

Square Enix announced a collaboration event between the mobile RPG "Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent" and "Final Fantasy X," running from June 18 to August 13. The event brings Tidus, Yuna, and Auron as playable 5-star characters, with job classes set to Thief, Cleric, and Warrior respectively. Players can obtain one of the three characters guaranteed through a free "Seal Box" distributed at the Web Ruby Shop. The event story, supervised by Motomu Toriyama with character supervision by Tetsuya Nomura, unfolds in three parts. Collaboration weapons including Ultima Weapon, Nirvana, and Masamune are obtainable by defeating specific enemies in the "Record of Archfiends" mode. A Cactuar companion is available as an event reward, and a quiz campaign during the collaboration livestream will grant all players 800 Rubies. The collaboration coincides with campaigns celebrating 20 million downloads of the mobile title.