The one thing store pages won’t tell you about Octopath Traveler 0

The Octopath Traveler series brought back that nostalgic 16-bit vibe, but with modern effects of HD-2D art style. Each game follows a group of unique characters, each with their own story and skills, as they explore detailed worlds, battle in turn-based combat, and uncover stories that weave together. Tomorrow, on December 4, Octopath Traveler 0 launches, but some fans are worried it might not live up to the previous games.

Octopath Traveler 0 is almost here – But should players be worried?

Octopath Traveler 0 is based on the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent (2022), but it’s been completely reworked for consoles and PC. The gacha is gone. Instead of relying on random pulls and microtransactions to recruit characters, you’ll unlock allies naturally through the story. There are over 30 playable characters, the biggest roster in the series yet. Plus, the game gets a full RPG makeover, with revamped story and combat for a proper, console-style experience rather than just a mobile port.

It’s meant to feel like a reimagining rather than a straight re-release – same world and characters, but with different story structure, recruitment, and pacing. Still, some players aren’t totally convinced and worry it might feel like just a “mobile game port.” Plus, the Octopath Traveler 0 Steam page doesn’t even mention that it’s based on Champions of the Continent, which could mean something.

And don’t forget – if you’re getting the game for Nintendo Switch, be careful which version you pick. Square Enix is stressing that the Switch version and the Switch 2 version aren’t interchangeable. If you buy the Switch version, you can’t upgrade to Switch 2 later, and there are no plans to change that. Usually, new consoles get cheap or free upgrade paths, but here it’s a strict “pick your console now” rule.

Octopath Traveler 0

December 4, 2025

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• jRPG
• Square Enix
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