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Octopath Traveler 2 (Octopath 2)

Basic Controls and How to Save

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Octopath Traveler 2 - Basic Controls
This is a guide of the controls and how to save in Octopath Traveler 2 for PS5, PS4, Switch and PC. Read on to learn more about the list of controls for navigating the map, the main menu and the battle menu, as well as where you can save!

List of Contents

Basic Controls

Basic Controls: Field

Function Playstation Switch PC
Move Character PS4 - Left Stick.pngor D-Pad NSW - Left Analogor D-Pad
W ButtonA ButtonS ButtonD Button
Main Menu PS4 - Triangle Button.png NSW - X I
Confirm PS4 - X Button.png NSW - A F
Path Action PS4 - Square Button.png NSW - Y Space Button
Radar Display PS4 - R1 Button.png NSW - R R
Day/Night Switch PS4 - R2 Button.png NSW - ZR T
Dash PS4 - Circle Button.pngHold while moving NSW - BHold while moving Shift ButtonHold while moving

Basic Controls: Main Menu

Function Playstation Switch PC
Select Category PS4 - Left Stick.png NSW - Left Analog
W ButtonA ButtonS ButtonD Button
Zoom In/Out Map PS4 - Right Stick.png NSW - Right Analog Q and E
Close Menu PS4 - Triangle Button.png NSW - X I
Select PS4 - X Button.png NSW - A F
Cancel PS4 - Circle Button.png NSW - B C
Hide/Show Details PS4 - Square Button.png NSW - Y Space Button

Basic Controls: Battle Menu

Function Playstation Switch PC
Scroll Action PS4 - Left Stick.png NSW - Left Analog
W ButtonA ButtonS ButtonD Button
Latent Power PS4 - Triangle Button.png NSW - X I
Select Action PS4 - X Button.png NSW - A F
Hide/Show Details PS4 - Square Button.png NSW - Y Space Button
Boost
PS4 - L1 Button.pngPS4 - R1 Button.png
NSW - LNSW - R
 Q and E
Cancel PS4 - Circle Button.png NSW - B C

How to Save

Save via Monuments

How to Save

Save IconSave Point Icon Be on the lookout for the Feather Icon found on the Radar as it marks locations wherein players are able to save their game.
Radar Icons and What They Mean

Monuments can be found within towns, dungeon or the overworld areas. These are used to save your progress and is generally recommended to always do, as danger might strike just around the corner.

Octopath Traveler 2 Related Guides

Octopath Traveler 2 - Tips and Tricks
Octopath Traveler 2 Tips and Tricks

All Tips and Tricks
Day and Night Cycle Guide Boat and Canoe Guide
Travel Banter Guide How to Fast Travel
What to Do at Taverns All Radar Icons Explained
Should You Choose Mahina or Akala? How to Restore Reputation
Nuts Guide Trophy and Achievements
Crossed Paths Guide Missables Guide
Ship Guide and Features True Ending Guide
Is There New Game Plus? 100 Percent Completion Guide
Drinking the Forbidden Elixir How to Learn Limb from Limb Skill
Tier List and Best Guides
Best Weapons to Use Best Secondary Jobs
Best Party Setup Best Support Skills
Best Starting Character Best Concoction Recipes
Best Character Tier List
Farming Guides
Money Farming Guide JP Farming Guide
Octopuff Traveler Farming Cait Farming
Jerky Farming Guide Cait and Octopuff Differences
EXP Farming Guide
Location Guides
All Divine Weapon Locations All Black Market Locations
All Guild Locations All Altar Locations
Inventor Item Locations All Gramophone Locations
All Legendary Arms Locations
Path Action Guides
Path Actions Explained Best Items and Weapons to Steal
Best Monsters to Capture Best NPCs to Allure
Best Skills to Learn from Challenges
Battle and Combat Guides
Break and Boost Guide All Latent Powers Explained
Combat Bonuses Guide How to Increase Encounter Rate
Status Effects and Buffs Explained All Stats and Attributes
Controls and Settings
Difficulty Settings Guide Recommended Settings
How to Skip Cutscenes Basic Controls and How to Save
How to Transfer Demo Save Data

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