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Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)
Demo Release Guide, Features, and Length
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A demo for Octopath Traveler 2 has been released following Nintendo's February 8th Nintendo Direct presentation. Learn about demo release announcements, length, time limit, what the demo covers, how to download the demo, and the history of Octopath Traveler game demos.
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Octopath Traveler 2 Demo Release Date
Demo Available on Multiple Platforms As of February 8th
A demo for Octopath Traveler 2 was announced during the February 8th Nintendo Direct. The demo is now available for the Switch, PS4, PS5 and Steam on PC. It has also been confirmed that save data will be transferrable to the full game upon release!
Octopath Traveler 2 Release Date
20 Minute Gameplay Preview
If you're unable to get your hands on the demo, 20 minutes of gameplay footage was showcased back in September 17, 2022 during the Tokyo Game Show.
All Trailers and Gameplay Videos
Demo Time Limit, Length, and Coverage
The First 3 Hours of the Game
The demo allows players to play through the first 3 hours of the game. You'll be able to explore the game's mechanics such as Path Actions, and its combat system.
Only Chapter 1 Can be Played
In addition to having a 3-hour time limit per character, the demo also doesn't allow players to progress pass Chapter 1. This means some locations will be inaccessible.
Our Story Walkthrough guide covers everything you need to know about the 8 accessible Chapters from the demo!
Story Walkthrough and All Character Storylines
All Characters are Available to Try
| Character | Demo Coverage |
|---|---|
 Hikari |
・Path Actions: "Challenge" and "Bribe" ・Latent Power: "Shadow's Hold" ・Experience the Warrior Job in combat ・Learn Hikari's backstory as a warrior prince hoping to bring peace to his land |
 Agnea |
・Path Actions: "Allure" and "Entreat" ・Latent Power: "All Together Now" ・Experience the Dancer Job in combat ・Learn Agnea's backstory as a dancer looking to share her talents to the world |
 Partitio |
・Path Actions: "Purchase" and "Hire" ・Latent Power: "Hoot and Holler" ・Experience the Merchant Job in combat ・Learn Partitio's backstory as a merchant on the quest of riches |
 Osvald |
・Path Actions: "Scrutinize" and "Mug" ・Latent Power: "Concentrate Spells" ・Experience the Scholar Job in combat ・Learn Osvald's backstory as he tries to exact revenge on whoever murdered his family |
 Temenos |
・Path Actions: "Guide" and "Coerce" ・Latent Power: "Judgment" ・Experience the Cleric Job in combat ・Learn Temenos' backstory as an inquisitor investigating a tragic mystery |
 Throne |
・Path Actions: "Steal" and "Ambush" ・Latent Power: "Leave No Trace" ・Experience the Thief Job in combat ・Learn Throne's backstory as a thief trying to escape her malevolent guild |
 Ochette |
・Path Actions: "Provoke" and "Befriend" ・Latent Power: "Animal Instincts" ・Experience the Hunter Job in combat ・Learn Ochette's backstory as a hunter trying to save her home from a calamity |
 Castti |
・Path Actions: "Inquire" and "Soothe" ・Latent Power: "Every Drop Counts" ・Experience the Apothecary Job in combat ・Learn Castti's backstory as an apothecary who lost her memory |
At the start of the game, you'll choose a character you'd like to play as for the 3-hour demo. During the demo, you'll learn about the character's backstory, and you can test their Path Actions and Latent Powers in combat. Once the time is up, you'll have to stop playing, but you can restart the demo with a different character.
However, there's only one save slot, so you'll have to overwrite your last save data in order to restart. Doing this will allow players to try every character available.
List of Characters and All Playable Heroes
How to Download the Demo
Nintendo Switch
On the Octopath Traveler 2 page for the Nintendo eShop, the demo can be found just below the Pre-order button.
PlayStation
In the PS Store, search for 'Octopath Traveler 2 Demo' and you'll find the separate Prologue Demo page. Here you can download the demo.
PC (Steam)
On Steam, search for the Octopath Traveler 2's page. There you'll find a section that will allow you to download the demo.
All Available Platforms: Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC
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 |
For the first iteration of the game, a 3-hour demo was released in the Nintendo eShop one month before the original game's release. The first game's demo is still available today for players to try. A 3-hour demo has also been released for Octopath Traveler 2 for the Switch, PS4, PS5, and Steam on PC.
Octopath Traveler 2 News and Updates
Octopath Traveler 2 News and Updates
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Demo Release Guide
Updated 2/18/2023
Find out if a demo is available for Octopath Traveler 2!
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New and Returning Features
Updated 2/16/2023
Check out all the new and returning features of Octopath Traveler 2!
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List of Voice Actors
Updated 2/27/2023
Learn about the English and Japanese voice cast of Octopath Traveler 2!
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Trailers and Gameplay Videos
Updated 2/20/2023
See all the official trailers and gameplay videos released so far!
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Release Date Info
Updated 2/24/2023
Find out when Octopath Traveler 2 will be released on platforms available!
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Preload Date and Guide
Updated 2/10/2023
Check out how to preload Octopath Traveler 2!
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All Available Platforms
Updated 2/10/2023
Check out what platforms Octopath Traveler 2 will be available on!
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Collector's Edition Inclusions
Updated 2/7/2023
Discover what items are included within the Collector's Edition for Octopath Traveler 2!
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All Preorder Bonuses
Updated 2/23/2023
Check out where you can pre-order Octopath 2 and get its bonuses!
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All Available DLC Content
Updated 2/7/2023
Find out if there are any DLC's for Octopath Traveler 2!
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How Long to Beat
Updated 3/14/2023
Find out how long it will take to beat Octopath Traveler 2!
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Is Octopath 2 a Direct Sequel?
Updated 2/7/2023
Know if you can play Octopath Traveler 2 without the first game!
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Is There Multiplayer Support?
Updated 2/7/2023
Find out if Octopath Traveler 2 has multiplayer features!
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