How it all began: Square Enix unveils Octopath Traveler 0 prequel coming to Switch consoles in December
The studio continues its HD-2D-formatted franchise with a new story and some new gameplay systems.
We're more used to it now, but when Octopath Traveler was unveiled to the world in 2018, the HD-2D formula was still an all-or-nothing gamble. Not only did Square Enix do well with the engine, which it has since successfully adapted into Live A Live or the remakes of Dragon Quest's Erdrick Trilogy, but that instalment of a new IP became one of the Japanese publisher's top franchises to this day. That's why we were delighted to see that the choral journey will continue with a prequel called Octopath Traveler 0.
It looks like this will be a story of the origins of the continent of Orsterra, with a new group of heroes set to make a name for themselves and live out their own personal stories in the process. Octopath Traveler 0 will also include some new features from previous games, such as the ability to build a village to serve as a safe haven.
Who knows what more surprises are in store when Octopath Traveler 0 comes to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2025. You can watch the teaser trailer below.
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The studio continues its HD-2D-formatted franchise with a new story and some new gameplay systems.