2018’s Octopath Traveler is getting a sequel this yr, persevering with the story of Solistia from the attitude of eight new playable characters. Developed by Square Enix and Acquire, Octopath Traveler II makes use of the identical HD-2D artwork fashion as its predecessor. Below, we go over every part we learn about Octopath Traveler II, together with when it is popping out and who the brand new playable characters are.If this new recreation is wherever nearly as good as the primary, we’re in for a deal with. In GameSpot’s Octopath Traveler assessment, Peter Brown wrote, “Despite the lackluster stories that pull you through the world, Octopath thrives on its character progression and the temptations of high-level challenges and rewards. The promise of new jobs, exciting boss fights, and powerful gear will inspire you to poke around every corner, and there are no shortage of discoveries to strive for. And all the while, you’re treated to one of the most interesting and effective re-imaginings of a retro aesthetic around.”Release dateOctopath Traveler II is scheduled to launch on February 24. Like the unique Octopath Traveler, it’s going to launch for all areas on day one, which means it will not be launched in Japan first after which different areas later like Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent.What we all knowIn Octopath Traveler II, you progress between the views of eight completely different characters, every with their very own needs and questlines. Though the eight characters have vastly completely different backgrounds and targets, their tales intertwine all through the overarching storyline of the sport. Octopath Traveler II takes place in the identical setting as the primary recreation, the world of Solistia, however in additional fashionable instances. It additionally follows a very new solid, which is detailed under.Octopath Traveler II Playable CharactersHikari, the WarriorAgnea, the DancerPartitio, the MerchantOsvald, the ScholarThroné, the ThiefTemenos, the ClericOchette, the HunterCastti, the ApothecaryIn phrases of gameplay, Octopath Traveler II resembles the primary recreation, with path motion instructions that enable the playable characters to form their relationships with NPCs with completely different actions of various morality. Enemies are additionally fought in turn-based battles.However, the sequel makes a couple of modifications to this formulation. Notably, a brand new day and evening cycle shapes the characters’ path actions. Hikari can solely duel different characters throughout the day, for instance. At evening, Hikari can as an alternative spend cash to bribe characters for info. In phrases of fight, Octopath Traveler II provides a brand new latent powers system, permitting you to construct up power over the course of a battle and unleash particular talents or assaults as soon as the gauge is full.PlatformsOctopath Traveler II will launch for Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, and PC. The authentic Octopath Traveler ultimately made its strategy to Xbox One, so it is attainable the sequel might launch for Xbox platforms down the street as nicely.TrailersPublisher Square Enix has launched a number of trailers for Octopath Traveler II, together with an announcement trailer, a launch trailer, and character trailers that depict the mannerisms, talents, and storylines of the playable solid. We’ve embedded the primary two character trailers under, which cowl 4 of the eight playable protagonists and the large modifications between Octopath Traveler II and its predecessors.The first trailer introduces each Partitio, the service provider, and Ovald, the scholar. It additionally particulars the brand new Latent Powers battle system.OCTOPATH TRAVELER II – The Merchant & The Scholar – TrailerSize:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to recollect this setting for all of your units? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video succesful browser to observe movies. This video has an invalid file format. Sorry, however you’ll be able to’t entry this content material!Please enter your date of delivery to view this videoJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303112 months2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900 By clicking ‘enter’, you comply with GameSpot’s Terms of Use and Privacy PolicyenterIn the second trailer, you get extra perception into Throné, the thief, and Temenos, the cleric. The trailer breaks down Octopath Traveler II’s up to date job system as nicely.Octopath Traveler II | Throné & Temenos Character TrailerSize:640 × 360480 × 270 Want us to recollect this setting for all of your units? Sign up or Sign in now! Please use a html5 video succesful browser to observe movies. This video has an invalid file format. 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The first recreation did not have them so we think about Octopath Traveler II will not both.Preorder particularsOctopath Traveler II is on the market for preorder. There’s a $60 USD Standard Edition and a $180 USD Collector’s Edition. Preordering the sport nets you a couple of digital in-game bonuses, like 5 Healing Grapes and two Revitalizing Jams, that ought to assist make the early hours of the sport a bit extra manageable.

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