| Octopath Traveler 0 | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| December 4, 2025 More Details |
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| Genre | |
| HD-2D, Turn-Based, JRPG | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$49.99 |
| Developer | Publisher |
| SQUARE ENIX | SQUARE ENIX |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| Single-Player (1) | ESRB Teen |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBA | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Octopath Traveler 0 |
Octopath Traveler 0 Latest News
⚫︎ Square Enix revealed new details for Octopath Traveler 0 in November 2025. They introduced the companions Delitia, Esperre, and Goodwin, and expanded mechanics such as Path Actions, which now vary based on a person's value (Wealth, Power, or Fame). The update also detailed how players can raise Amity Levels, enjoy Party Chat conversations, and freely explore the vast ocean in new "Adventures at Sea."
⚫︎ In an interview with Square Enix, the developers of Octopath Traveler 0 discussed the game's new direction. They detailed new features, including an extensive Town Building system that lets players invite and utilize over 100 unique NPCs, alongside a revamped combat system featuring 8-character parties and Ultimate Techniques.
⚫︎ A free demo for Octopath Traveler 0 was released soon after the November 2025 PlayStation State of Play ended. This allows players to experience the prologue, first chapter, and new town-building mechanics. The demo is capped at three hours of playtime, but all progress made can be transferred to the full game.
⚫︎ Square Enix revealed more information about Octopath Traveler 0 with new characters, town-building, and more. Producer Hirohito Suzuki and Director Yasuhiro Kidera also shared how the game was conceptualized.
Octopath Traveler 0 Overview
Octopath Traveler 0 is the latest installment in Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler series, officially announced during the July 31 Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. It is a prequel to the original games and was released on December 4, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
In Orsterra, Octopath Traveler 0 opens in the town of Wishvale, located in the verdant Woodlands. Following a certain calamity, players are tasked with rebuilding their hometown and pursuing a broader quest of restoration and vengeance against powerful villains. The narrative is described by Square Enix as one of "restoration and retribution over the divine rings," which connects Orsterra’s lore to the universe of Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent (OT:Cotc), a gacha game released on mobile devices.
Drawing inspiration from OT:CotC, Octopath Traveler 0 is deliberately stripped of the mobile game’s gacha mechanics. Instead, it features traditional RPG systems, including full-voice acted dialogue, free recruitment of over 30 party members, and turn-based combat. It introduces a customizable protagonist and the return of Path Actions and the signature Break and Boost battle system.
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Octopath Traveler 0 Gameplay
Square Enix has confirmed that Octopath Traveler 0 retains the series’ signature HD-2D turn-based system, centered around random encounters and weakness exploitation. Players manage a party of up to eight characters in large-scale battles, which aligns with the franchise’s emphasis on planning and synergy between physical and elemental attacks.
Combat appears to build upon the established Break and Boost framework. This entails uncovering foes’ armor points by attacking weapon or elemental vulnerabilities, which then triggers a "break" state that stuns the enemy and doubles damage during that turn. Characters accumulate Boost Points each round to amplify attacks, spells, or status effects when spent.
In addition to familiar battle mechanics, Octopath Traveler 0 introduces city-builder elements. Players can rebuild a town (Wishvale) by gathering materials and constructing structures.
Octopath Traveler 0 Characters
Stia
The daughter of architect Lavore, Stia often helps out her father with his work. She is the protagonists' childhood bestfriend, sharing the dream of travelling the world together.
Stia is classified as an Architect, with her Ultimate Technique "Full Cheer". The technique raises BP recovery for the entire front row or back row by 1, and grants SP regeneration for 2 turns.
Phenn
As the member of Wishvale’s town watch, Phenn protects the citizens of the small community. Ever since his parents died, he lived in Wishvale and acted as the protagonists' older brother.
Phenn is classified as a Hunter, with his Ultimate Technique "Shield of Hope" that reduces damage taken by all allies for 2 turns.
Laurana
Acting as a Deacon in Wishvale, Laurana is viiewed as a knowledgeable maiden that supported her grandmother, the priestess. This led to her being adept with the teachings of the Sacred Flame, even more than the priests of Flamesgrace.
Laurana is classified as a Cleric, with her Ultimate Technique "Maiden’s Miracle" that grants either the entire front or back row 50% max HP recovery whne they are incapacitated.
Saoirse
Saoirse is a Dancer that is characterized as a traveling artist with unique and refined tastes, possessing extraordinary vocal abilities. Her personal quest revolves around her search for a partner who shares her artistic sensibilities and can join her on stage.
In battle, she utilizes Fans and Daggers and is associated with Ice magic. Notably, her Ultimate Technique, Ruinous Aria, is a powerful support ability that allows allies to exploit weaknesses regardless of a foe’s known weak points for a few turns.
Reime
Reime is a formidable fighter who hails from a distant eastern land. Her background is tied to escaping poverty through her immense skill with the blade, which has led her to value strength above all else and travel to Orsterra specifically in search of worthy opponents.
As a Warrior, she uses Swords and her Ultimate Technique, Lotus Blade, deals powerful sword damage to a foe six times.
Octopath Traveler 0 Story Overview
Octopath Traveler 0 takes place a few years before the original game in the world of Orsterra, introducing a single, player-created protagonist whose peaceful hometown of Wishvale is suddenly and brutally destroyed by a shadowy organization. This protagonist is revealed to be the "Chosen One," bearing one of the legendary Divine Rings—an artifact tied to ancient power.
Driven by revenge and the heavy responsibility of their destiny, the protagonist sets out on a journey across the continent. Along the way, they must rebuild their shattered town of Wishvale and confront the ultimate purveyors of chaos: the Three Masters (the Master of Power, the Master of Wealth, and the Master of Fame).
The story is structured around defeating these three immensely powerful figures whose overwhelming ambitions threaten to plunge Orsterra into darkness, all while the protagonist gathers dozens of unique travelers to fight by their side and uncovers deeper truths about the gods, the rings, and the fate of the world.
Octopath Traveler 0 Trailers
Octopath Traveler 0 - Story Trailer | PS5 & PS4 Games
Announcement Trailer
Octopath Traveler 0 Trivia
⚫︎ Octopath Traveler 0 is an adaptation of the free-to-play mobile RPG, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent (CotC). The developers overhauled the experience, removing the gacha and mobile-specific mechanics for the console release.
⚫︎ Unlike the first two mainline games which had eight protagonists, Octopath Traveler 0 features a single, player-created protagonist, who is the Chosen One
and bears one of the eight Divine Rings.
⚫︎ The core story branches revolve around confronting three powerful villains, known as the Master of Power, Master of Wealth, and Master of Fame. This structure is inherited directly from the Champions of the Continent mobile game.
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