Square Enix has made the Octopath Traveler series available on all consoles and Xbox Game Pass through a surprise release.
Octopath Traveler, first released on Nintendo Switch in 2018, can now be bought on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 for the first time.
Octopath Traveler 2, which came out on Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC in 2023, is now available for the first time on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One, and it’s also available on Xbox Game Pass. Both Octopath Traveler games are now part of the Game Pass library on Xbox and PC.
Octopath Traveler is a popular role-playing series known for its unique HD-2D art style, which features 2D characters in 3D worlds. Both games are standalone experiences set in different worlds, each featuring eight different main characters, each with their own stories and special abilities called Path Actions.
Octopath Traveler 2 is Now Available on Xbox Game Pass
A big new adventure is now available for Xbox players. Square Enix’s JRPG Octopath Traveler 2 has been suddenly launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles as of Wednesday.
Pleased to announce that Octopath Traveler II is now available on @Xbox Game Pass. pic.twitter.com/aDlZAKEc53
— Square Enix (@SquareEnix) June 6, 2024
This huge role-playing game is also part of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service, so subscribers can start playing it right away.
The previous game in the series, Octopath Traveler, is also back on Xbox Game Pass. It was available on Xbox consoles before and has been purchasable and playable since 2021, but it is now included in the subscription service again without much notice.
Octopath Traveler 2 Platform
Octopath Traveler 2 first came out in February 2023 for PlayStation consoles, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch, but not for Xbox. The first Octopath Traveler was initially only available on Nintendo Switch, then later on PC and Xbox, but not PlayStation.
Interestingly, Octopath Traveler 2 is now available on Xbox consoles, and the first Octopath Traveler is now available on PlayStation 5.
Square Enix used to release many of its games on specific platforms, especially the Final Fantasy series. Now, the company is starting to release more of its games on multiple platforms.
Games Xbox Users Should Play
The Octopath Traveler games use Square Enix’s special “HD-2D” style. This mixes pixelated images with modern technology to make the games look beautiful. The first Octopath Traveler was the first game to use this style.
I highly recommend playing both games. They are worth buying, but if you’re unsure, you can play them on Xbox Game Pass right now. These games are quite long, as JRPGs often are, so you can enjoy many hours of turn-based battles and adventures.
Both games follow eight different characters, each with their own stories and quests. They take place in two different worlds but have many similarities that you will notice as you play more.
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