Octopath Traveler

[MagnarTheGreat]

Octopath Traveler II:

Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Acquire
Genre: RPG
Release and Platforms: February 24, 2023; Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, PC

Octopath Traveler II announced for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC - Gematsu

The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea.

It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies.

Some people thrill to glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty.

In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey.

Embark on an adventure all your own.

Key Features

• Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
• The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3D CG, have reached even greater heights.
• The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
• Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
• Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.

There's also the original Octopath Traveler released years ago on PC (2019) and Switch (2018). I own it but it's sat in my backlog for a long while:

 

[metaphysician]

My personal highpoint for the Direct. We can always use more 2D-HD, and clearly some part of Square-Enix considers this a big success.

 

[MagnarTheGreat]

Octopath Traveler II details Throne the Thief, Temenos the Cleric, secondary jobs, and support skills - Gematsu