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Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)
Preload Date and Guide: How to Preload
★ See our Story Walkthrough and Side Story guides!
┣ Unlock the Final Chapter and get the True Ending!
┗ Learn how to beat the Secret Boss!
☆ Easily farm Money, EXP, JP, and Octopuff Travelers!
★ Best Character Tier List | Best Secondary Jobs
☆ All Guild Locations | All Altar Locations
Preload Octopath Traveler 2 now to play the game right away at 12 midnight on the day of its release! Read on to learn how to preload the game, the preload date, requirements, and the file size of the game.
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Preload Date
Preload Available for Switch and Steam (PC)
| Pre-load Date | February 8, 2023 |
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| Release Date | February 24, 2023 |
Players who pre-ordered Octopath Traveler 2 for the Nintendo Switch can now preload the game starting on February 8, 2023 - two weeks prior to its release date.
Preload on February 22 for Playstation
| Pre-load Date | February 22, 2023 |
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| Release Date | February 24, 2023 |
Players who pre-ordered Octopath Traveler 2 for the Playstation 4 or Playstation 5 can preload the game starting on February 22, 2023 - two days prior to its release date.
Check out our pre-order guide if you haven't purchased the game yet so you can start preloading as well!
Pre-Order Guide: All Preorder Bonuses
Benefits of Preloading
Preloading Octopath Traveler 2 will let you play the game right away at 12 midnight on the day of its release! If you enjoyed the first Octopath Traveler game and are excited to play the newest game in the franchise, preloading is the way to go!
Release Date: When Does Octopath Traveler 2 Come Out?
If You Cannot Play the Software Yet, You'll Have to Wait
When you start playing the game during its midnight release, you may come across an error that tells you that you cannot play the software yet. You may need to wait for a few minutes before starting the game to fix this.
How to Preload
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From the Nintendo eShop
| Step 1 |  First, press the Home button on your Switch to go to the Nintendo Switch home page. From there, select the bag icon to go to the Nintendo eShop. |
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| Step 2 |  Next, search for "Octopath Traveler 2" via the search bar or by going to the "Coming Soon" section. |
| Step 3 | Afterward, select "Octopath Traveler 2". |
| Step 4 | Finally, select "Proceed to Purchase". Download will start after confirming your purchase. |
From PlayStation Store
| Step 1 | Open the PlayStation Store and search for "Octopath Traveler 2". |
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| Step 2 | Select "Pre-Order" then "Proceed to Checkout". Next, Confirm Pre-Order in order to succesfully pre-order the game. |
| Step 3 | The game should start downloading shortly after confirming your purchase. |
From Steam
| Step 1 |  First, search "Octopath Traveler 2" via the search bar. |
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| Step 2 |  Next, select the game and click "Add to Cart". In the next screen, select "Purchase for myself". |
| Step 3 | Afterwards, choose a payment method and confirm your purchase. |
| Step 4 | After you've successfully pre-ordered the game, you can now preload it from your library by selecting the "Preload" button. |
Demo Available for Those Unsure
If you're unsure whether or not you want to buy the game, a demo has been released for Octopath Traveler 2 on multiple platforms. Trying the game first might help with your decision.
Preload File Size
Required Space is 5.2 GB
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| File Size | 5.2 GB |
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Make sure your device has enough memory space available for the game before preloading. If your memory is near full, you might need to delete other game data to make space for Octopath Traveler 2.
MicroSD Card May Be Required For the Switch
If your Switch does not have free space to download the digital version of Octopath Traveler 2, consider purchasing a MicroSD card to increase its capacity.
When purchasing a MicroSD card, be sure to choose one that is compatible with the Nintendo Switch.
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Release Date Info
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Preload Date and Guide
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All Available Platforms
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Collector's Edition Inclusions
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All Preorder Bonuses
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All Available DLC Content
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How Long to Beat
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Is There Multiplayer Support?
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