The first title launched in July 2018 for Nintendo Switch before coming to PC, Xbox One, PS4, and PS5. Octopath Traveler 2 followed in 2023, launching for all platforms except Xbox (which arrived in 2024). Both titles received notable acclaim for their role-playing mechanics, as each offered eight playable characters with unique Path Actions.

Octopath Traveler 0 is similar, but this time, you’re creating a character and embarking on a journey to rebuild Wishvale. Along the way, you’ll combat the antagonists responsible for its destruction while collecting seven powerful rings. Unlike previous titles, there are more than 30 characters to recruit, either as party members or town members.

You can field eight units in battle, which adds a more tactical layer to the series, and unleash Ultimates. Wishvale also presents its own unique town-building systems, providing valuable resources if you dedicate enough time. Check out our review for more details.

Tomorrow also features the arrival of Train Sim World 5 on consoles with Standard with three new routes, new challenges, and more. On March 20th, Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island will become available for all tiers on cloud, consoles and PC.

March 25th sees the arrival of the Blizzard Arcade Collection on all tiers for consoles and PC. It contains classics like The Lost Vikings 1 and 2, RPM Racing, Rock N Roll Racing and Blackthorne, alongside various developer interviews, music, and concept art in the museum.

Finally, Atomfall launches on March 27th for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass for cloud, consoles and PC. As Rebellion’s latest, it offers a post-nuclear first-person mystery as players scour Northern England to escape a quarantine. Head here for more details.

Of course, several big titles will leave the service on March 31st. Check out the full list below:

• MLB The Show 24 (Cloud and Console)
• Lil Gator Game (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Hot Wheels Unleashed 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Open Roads (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Yakuza 0 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Yakuza Kiwami (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Yakuza Kiwami 2 (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Yakuza: Like a Dragon (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• The Lamplighter’s League (Cloud, Console, and PC)
• Monster Hunter Rise (Cloud, Console, and PC)

Taking to Twitter, the publisher announced that the Octopath Traveler series has collectively sold over 5 million units worldwide across all platforms. The company hasn’t provided specific, individual sales figures for the titles, but at last count, the original Octopath Traveler had hit 3 million units sold as of 2022, while last year, Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler 2 had hit 1 million units sold.

Given the critical and commercial success the HD-2D turn-based RPG series has consistently enjoyed, it’s safe to say we’ll be seeing more Octopath Traveler games down the line, but for now, Square Enix’s pipeline has plenty of HD-2D content. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launched in November, and Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake is due out sometime next year.

「#オクトパストラベラー」シリーズの全世界累計が500万本を突破いたしました🎉
応援いただいた皆さま、本当にありがとうございます。

これを記念し
最新作 #オクトラ2
初の半額セールを開始💰

ぜひこの機会にご検討ください！https://t.co/jinSDSFmhJ

イラストはデザイナーの岡﨑里香さんより🎨 pic.twitter.com/h6itndyZN2

— オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) December 21, 2024

June 12, meanwhile, MeowNature and Gamera Games’ fan-favourite Call of Cthulhu-inspired tabletop RPG Depersonalization will join Game Pass for subscribers on PC, with BlackMill Games’ World War 1 first-person shooter Isonzo following on June 13 for subscribers on console, cloud, and PC. The following day, on June 13, Striking Distance Studios and Krafton’s survival horror game The Callisto Protocol will join the service on all platforms.

Finally, June 18 will bring the day one Game Pass release of Still Wakes the Deep, The Chinese Room’s first-person narrative-driven horror adventure game, or Xbox Series X/S, PC, and cloud.

Specifically, Square Enix has revealed that Octopath Traveler 2 has added an Extra Battle mode, which lets you battle against bosses that are even more challenging than the ones in the base game. Available only after you’ve defeated the final boss, Extra Battle mode will also let you fight against the playable cast of the original Octopath Traveler.

You can check out the full patch notes below. Octopath Traveler 2 is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC, and is also available with Game Pass at no additional cost.

PATCH NOTES:

Title Screen

• Added new mode: Extra Battles (available after clearing the story).

Miscellaneous

• Edited the credits.
• Edited various graphics.
• Implemented new tutorial text for update additions.

Octopath Traveler is now available on the PlayStation Store for PS5 and PS4 at a price of $59.99, while Octopath Travaler 2 is available on the Xbox Store for Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One at the same price (while also being available via Game Pass). Additionally, Square Enix is also selling a bundle that includes both games on both the PS Store and the Xbox Store, as well as the Switch eShop and Steam, at a price of $74.99.

Both Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 are also available on Nintendo Switch and PC. The former has sold over 3 million units worldwide as of September 2022, while the latter stands at 1 million units sold as of last June.

As per known Xbox insider eXtas1s on the Exputer forums, Octopath Traveler 2 will launch for Xbox consoles sometime this month, though a specific release date is unknown. As previously announced by Square Enix, the RPG will also be available day one with Game Pass. Interestingly enough, as per the insider, Square Enix will also bundle that with a Game Pass launch for the original Octopath Traveler as well.

Presumably that means we’re headed for an official announcement in the near future- perhaps at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9? Stay tuned for more updates.

As a follow-up to the first game, which introduced the HD-2D visual style that mixes 3D environments with retro sprites, Octopath Traveler 2 offers eight new characters. Each has a unique story and Path Actions for different playstyles and will often intersect during their travels. Depending on your actions, it’s possible to influence NPCs, steal items, beat up bystanders or engage in trade.

The combat system features the Break and Boost mechanics of the original, with players exploiting enemy weaknesses and strengthening their attacks. Octopath Traveler 2 has crossed one million in worldwide shipments and digital downloads as of June 2023. Head here for details on its critical reception.

While it sounds good on paper, shipments are trailing behind the first game, which shipped one million units worldwide less than one month after its release (that too on only one platform). Perhaps this is due to the release window and competition with big releases like Atomic Heart, Like a Dragon: Ishin!, WILD HEARTS and Destiny 2: Lightfall. Hopefully, its sales improve in the long term.

Octopath Traveler 2 is available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4 and PS5. Given that the first game released for Xbox One and Game Pass, we could see the sequel make the jump. Stay tuned for potential announcements at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 11th at 10 AM PST.

『#オクトパストラベラーII』の
世界出荷＋DL本数が100万本を突破しました！
本当にありがとうございます！

記念イラストはアートチームの漆原さんより、
とあるパーティチャットをイメージしたものです。

今後とも『オクトパストラベラー』シリーズを
どうぞよろしくお願い致します！#オクトラ２ pic.twitter.com/o78VPgKZkN

— オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) June 7, 2023

Spending on video game content hit $3.9 billion, a one percent increase over the same period last year. Several new titles debuted in the charts, like WILD HEARTS in eighth place, Like a Dragon: Ishin! in ninth and Octopath Traveler 2 in tenth.

Factoring in non-top ten titles, Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe debuted in 15th place, Company of Heroes 3 in 16th, and Theatrhythm: Final Bar Line came in at 20th. It’s also worth noting The Last of Us Part 1, which rose from 11th place to sixth place, likely due to the popularity of the HBO series. Even The Last of Us Part 2 benefitted, going from 41st place in January to 18th in February.

February 2023 Top 20 Best-Sellers (Dollar Sales, Excludes DLC/MTX) pic.twitter.com/IopOK1rfQf

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023

2023 YTD Top 20 Best-Sellers (Dollar Sales, Excludes DLC/MTX) pic.twitter.com/o1MOYDFgpV

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023

Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of both February 2023 as well as 2023 year-to-date. Hogwarts Legacy also ranked 1st in February sales across each of the PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam platforms.

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023

Spending on video game content increased 1% in February when compared to a year ago, to $3.9 billion. Growth in digital content across Console and PC platforms, as well as non-mobile subscription spending, offset a decline in mobile.

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023

Seven of the top twenty best-selling games of February were new releases, with Wild Hearts (#8), Like a Dragon: Ishin! (#9) and Octopath Traveler II (#10) also ranking among the top 10 best-selling titles during February.

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023

The Last of Us: Part I rose 5 spots on the February chart, placing 6th after ranking 11th in January. The Last of Us: Part II returned to the top twenty in February, finishing 18th overall following a #41 placement in January.

— Mat Piscatella (@MatPiscatella) March 29, 2023