Octopath Traveler 0 just released performance benchmarks and town building limits for players to consider before pre-ordering the game. Read on to learn more about the differences among platforms and why players should consider the building placement limits.
Octopath Traveler 0 Announces Varying Building Placement Limits
Square Enix Reveals Expected Performance Numbers Per Platform
Octopath Traveler 0 developer and publisher Square Enix just revealed platform-specific "Town Building Placement" limits on the official Square Enix HD-2D series’ Twitter (X) account. The image also includes expected game performance targets for all available platforms.
Octopath Traveler 0 sends players to the town of Wishvale. Early on in the story, Wishvale is ravaged by a sudden attack, reducing the town to ruins and cinders. As the protagonist, players must choose to set out on a journey to avenge Wishvale or focus on rebuilding it. As town reconstruction is a part of the game’s core gameplay, players may want to note that their chosen platform will define how large their new Wishvale can be.
According to the table, the number of buildings that can be added to the town will depend on the platform. The Nintendo Switch 2 and older gen consoles such as the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 can only hold a smaller town compared to that of a PC, PlayStation 5, or the Xbox Series X|S.
The original Switch falls off significantly compared to other platforms, with its 720p resolution, 30 FPS, and town building placement limit of 250. This is a significant drop compared to the 400 and 500 building placement limits and maximum frame rate and resolution for other consoles.
More powerful consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X can handle 4K resolution, a maximum of 120 FPS, and the highest possible town placement limit of 500. The Nintendo Switch 2 falls squarely in the middle, with a maximum frame rate of 60 FPS and 1080p resolution. This disappointed a few players under the Twitter (X) post and on Reddit, as they believe that the more powerful handheld should yield better performance.
Octopath Traveler 0 is set to release on December 5, 2025. To learn more about the game, check out the link in the article below!
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