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Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0)

Demo Guide: Demo Length and Features

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The demo for Octopath Traveler 0 (Octopath 0) was released last November 11, 2025. Learn about demo release announcements, time limit, length, features, how to download the demo, and the history of Octopath Traveler game demos.

Octopath Traveler 0 Demo Release Date

Available on Multiple Platforms Since November 11, 2025

The Octopath Traveler 0 demo was announced to be available last November 11, 2025. This demo can be played on Steam, Xbox, PS4, and PS5. Nintendo Switch,and the Nintendo Switch 2. Save data from the demo will also be transferable upon full release of the game.

All Available Platforms and Consoles

Official Game Released on December 4, 2025

Octopath Traveler - December 4 Release

Octopath Traveler 0 has been fully released on December 4, 2025 on all platforms.

Release Time and Countdown

Demo Time Limit, Length, and Features

Features the First 3 Hours of the Game

Demo Screen - Octopath Traveler 0
Upon starting up the demo, players will be alloted only 3 hours play from the start of the game. This gives enough time to familiarize yourself with Octopath Traveler 0's world, characters, and main combat system.

Only Chapter 1 Can Be Played

Aside from the 3-hour limit, you can only play until Chapter 1 of the story. This means your access to locations will be limited.

You Can Continue to Play After 3 Hours If You Don't Change Locations

Once 3 hours are up, an end message will pop up on the screen after you move to another location. As long as you stay in the same location, you can continue playing the demo even after the time limit.

All Recruitable Characters in the Demo

Character Details
StiaStia Job: Architect
Influence: Fame
Weapon: Axe, Dagger
AlexiaAlexia Job: Scholar
Influence: Fame
Weapon: Tome, Staff
PhennPhenn Job: Hunter
Influence: Power
Weapon: Bow, Axe
MacyMacy Job: Apothecary
Weapon: Axe, Tome
ViatorViator Job: Warrior
Weapon: Sword, Polearm
CelsusCelsus Job: Thief
Weapon: Dagger, Sword

Unlike the previous games, in Octopath Traveler 0 you only get to play as your own customizable character during the 3-hour demo. However, you can still recruit other characters. During the demo, you'll have the chance to watch your character's story unfold, and test different classes and actions in combat.

Keep in mind that there is only one save slot, so you will need to overwrite your file if you wish to replay.

Village Building System

Village Restoration

The Octopath Traveler 0 demo also introduces a village building system where you can gather materials and use them to construct shops and buildings to develop the town of Wishvale.

How to Download the Demo

PC (Steam)

Steam Demo Download

Go to the Steam store and go to the steam page for Octopath Traveler 0. Scroll down to the section that reads 'OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 Prologue Demo' and download the demo.

PlayStation

In the PS Store, search for Octopath Traveler 0 Demo and select the separate Prologue Demo page. You can download the demo from here.

Nintendo Switch 1 and 2

Nintendo Switch Download

Go to the Nintendo eShop on your Nintendo Switch device and go to the store page for Octopath Traveler 0. You can download the demo by pressing the button underneath the pre-order button.

Octopath Traveler Demo Releases

All Demo Releases

Game Titles Platform Demo Available? Release Date
Octopath Traveler Switch July 13, 2018
Octopath Traveler 2 Switch
PS4
PS5
February 8, 2023
Octopath Traveler 2 Steam (PC) February 9, 2023
Octopath Traveler 0 Steam (PC) November 11, 2025
Octopath Traveler 0 Switch
Switch 2
PS4
PS5
Xbox
November 11, 2025

The demos for all previous Octopath Traveler games are still available in their respective platforms. Octopath Traveler 0's demo was released on November 11, 2025 and is playable on Steam, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, and Xbox.

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