All Changes, Differences, and New Features

Octopath Traveler 2 is the much-awaited sequel to the original Octopath Traveler with plenty of changes, differences, and new features. Read on to find out what is different as well as the new and exciting features!

New Features

All New Features
Day and Night Cycle Crossed Paths Mechanic Latent Powers Traversal via Boat Obtain License from Guild A Story That Changes With Your Choices

Day and Night Cycle

In Octopath Traveler 2, you will be able to quickly switch between day and night. The time of day has an effect on the world like the appearance of the town, different sets of townspeople depending on the time as well as changing the effects of Path Actions.

Day and Night Cycle: How to Change Time of Day

Crossed Paths

As you progress through the story of Octopath Traveler 2, travelers may encounter each other to walk the same path.

While this is also observed from the first Octopath Traveler, expect its sequel to have the main cast be more involved with each other's stories, rather than just having them in a party going about their respective paths.

Crossed Paths Guide: Are Romance Options Available?

Latent Powers

Latent powers are potent abilities unique to each traveler that can massively swing the battle in your favor. It fills up every time you do damage, take damage, or break foes.

Latent Powers Explained

Travel Via Boat

You will be able to experience and explore more of Solistia by traveling in boats during your adventure.

Boat and Canoe Guide: How to Move on Water

Obtain License from Guild

In Octopath Traveler 2, you can obtain a secondary job by obtaining a license or special proof from different guilds scattered throughout the map. You can obtain up to 3 licenses.

A Story That Changes With Your Choices

The story subtly changes depending on the choices you make. For example, in the case of Ochette, you can choose which companion to bring with her or in the case of Partitio, he can head towards his next objective or follow the scent of commerce.

Returning Features and Mechanics

All Returning Features
Path Actions Break and Boost Mechanic Jobs and Skills

Path Actions

Path Actions make a comeback for Octopath Traveler 2. Path Actions are special abilities unique to all 8 travelers that can be performed while exploring the world.

Path Actions Guide: All Path Actions Explained

Break and Boost

Another returning feature is the Break and Boost mechanic. Carefully balance your strategy in battle as you Break your enemies by exploiting their weaknesses and Boost your own attacks for enhanced effects.

Break and Boost System Guide

Jobs and Skills

The iconic Jobs and Skills is present for players to customize their party. Just like the first game, the primary job of a character cannot be changed but players can equip any secondary job and can be changed anytime. Experiment with the various Jobs and Skills to suit your playstyle!

Differences From Octopath Traveler 1

Main Differences
More Path Actions More Character Interactions Improved Visuals Multiple Travelers Can Equip The Same Secondary Job

More Path Actions

More Path Actions are now available to travelers. Each traveler has different Path Actions depending on the time of day.

More Character Interactions

A popularly requested feature is more interactions between the characters, and the developers have delivered. You will be able to experience more of the connections between each traveler.

Improved Visuals

Octopath Traveler 2 will feature improved visuals of the series' touted HD-2D graphics. Environments are more detailed and animations are smoother compared to the previous game.

Multiple Travelers Can Equip The Same Secondary Job

Secondary jobs can be unlocked by getting licenses from guilds scattered all over Solistia and unlike the first game, multiple travelers can be equipped with the same secondary job in Octopath Traveler 2.
List of All Jobs and Classes

Octopath Traveler 2 News and Updates

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