Octopath Traveler 0 Announced for PC and Consoles
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Key Takeaways
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- Octopath Traveler Zero is a new RPG in the HD-2D JRPG series, releasing on multiple platforms including PC, consoles, and Switch versions.
- Players can design their own character and embark on a journey of rebuilding Wishvale, with additional storylines, new character tales, full voice acting, and a city-building mechanic.
- The game draws inspiration from the 2020 mobile spinoff, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, and utilizes the Break & Boost battle system.
- Octopath Traveler Zero offers original experiences for both new players and those who have played previous installments in the series.
Octopath Traveler Zero: Rebuilding Wishvale – Start From Zero on Multiple Platforms
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler 0, the latest installment in its groundbreaking HD-2D JRPG series, set to launch on December 4. The game will be available across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 1, and Switch 2. Unlike a prequel, Octopath Traveler 0 allows players to design their own character from the ground up. The narrative centers on a journey of rebuilding after the city of Wishvale is ravaged, inviting players to “start from zero” in this new adventure. The game promises an epic tale of restoration and retribution, driven by the Divine Rings, all within the Kingdom of Orsterra. Players can recruit over 30 characters to their team and utilize the returning Break & Boost battle system. According to Square Enix, Octopath Traveler 0 draws inspiration from historical elements and gameplay concepts first introduced in the free smartphone spinoff, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, which was released in 2020.
Octopath Traveler Zero: A New Journey in Console & PC with Expanded Storylines
Producer Hirohito Suzuki clarified that Octopath Traveler 0 is not simply a mobile spinoff; it is a full-fledged console and PC RPG. He emphasized that it features additional storylines, new character tales, full voice acting, and the aforementioned city-building mechanic. Suzuki further stated that the title “Octopath Traveler 0” signifies players embarking on a journey of their own creation. He assured that the game offers original experiences for everyone to enjoy, regardless of whether they have played previous installments in the series.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Octopath Traveler 0 |
| Brief Summary | On that day, in the protagonist's hometown of Wishvale, the annual Day of Reverence was being held, and the town was bustling with smiling faces. However, just as they were about to light the blue flame that protects peace, the town was attacked and engulfed in red flames—Will you choose the path of revenge, or the path of restoration? The choice is yours.
All the definitive elements of the Octopath Traveler series return in this exciting prequel set in the realm of Orsterra. Embark on a brand new adventure of your own creation in this stunning HD-2D RPG, Octopath Traveler 0! Brand-new features to the series include a character creation system where you get to become the hero, and town building mechanics as you seek to restore your devastated home. |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | December 4, 2025 |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG), Turn-based strategy (TBS) |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Content Rating | T |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, French, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | Dokidoki Grooveworks |
| Genre | Square Enix |
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