OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 News

OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 was an appointment at PAX West 2025 that I thought would have me completely out of my element—I don’t usually mesh well with turn-based combat—but instead I walked away a fan of the game and fully intend to jump into OCTOPATH TRAVELER II when I get home. I think OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 is a great entry point for new players, with so much content that veteran players will be satisfied.

To address the elephant in the room, OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 is not just a port of a mobile game. You won’t be faced with a gacha system, awkward controls or microtransactions. Square Enix has completely reworked Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent to make the game fun and functional for gameplay on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and PC. With that out of the way, let’s get on with my hands-on impressions of OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 on Nintendo Switch 2.

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[p]Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.

Enjoy familiar features such as the series' HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG; the player's ability to roleplay using Path Actions of their choice; and the Break and Boost system that can turn the tide of battle. Additionally, brand-new features such as character creation and town building allow you to create your own character and restore your hometown.



[/p][h3]Digital Version: Pre-order Bonus[/h3][p]
- Travel Provisions: A set of items and skills useful for the start of your journey.

Contents:

Healing Grape (M) x5
Inspiriting Plum (M) x5
Revitalizing Jam x2
Icewind Mastery
(These items can be obtained by pre-ordering the game, and will not be included with purchases made on or after the game’s release date.)
(Bonus can be claimed at the tavern upon progressing through the game.)



[/p][h3]OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 Digital Deluxe Edition[/h3][p]
This set is a bundle of the OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 base game, Deluxe Travel Provisions, and digital art book.

Contents of the Digital Deluxe Version

OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 Base Game
Deluxe Travel Provisions
▼ Action Skills
- Triple Strike Mastery
- SP Saver Mastery
- Extra JP Mastery
▼ Consumable Items: 8 Types of Nuts (M)
- Fortifying Nut (M)
- Magic Nut (M)
- Tough Nut (M)
- Resistant Nut (M)
- Light Nut (M)
- Critical Nut (M)
- Sharp Nut (M)
- Slippery Nut (M)
▼ Town Decorations: Festive Decoration Designs
- Table with Roasted Chicken
- Festive Arch
- Large Festive Arch
- Festive Flag
- Grand Vase

Digital Art Book
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Square Enix have announced Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel to the genteel 2019 RPG Katharine Castle hailed as... "a bit of a slog"?? "A big old anticlimax"??? I thought it was quite good!

This is an outrage! I'm going to tell Katharine she sucks at writing and is terrible at video games. What do you mean, she doesn't work here any more? Well in that case, I'm going to tell Graham he should never have hired her. What do you mean, he doesn't work here any more? Who does work here any more? Oh screw it, just roll the trailer.

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