Octopath Traveler Celebrates its Sixth Anniversary with New Key Art

The role-playing game by Square Enix Octopath Traveler has recently celebrated its sixth anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, the development team has published a new key art on social media, designed by Yoshio Watanabe. The title was originally launched on Nintendo Switch on July 13, 2018. The post reads:

Octopath Traveler 6th Anniversary! The commemorative illustration is by designer Yoshio Watanabe. Octopath Traveler II is also releasing a free update that allows you to fight with the main characters from the first game. Perhaps Olberik and the others are like this…? If you haven’t already, take a look!

オクトパストラベラー6周年！
記念イラストは、デザイナーの渡部義雄さんです。

オクトラ2では、なんとオクトラ1の主人公たちとバトルができる無料アップデートも配信中。

オルベリクたちがこんな感じに見えるかも…？
まだの方は、ぜひチェックしてみてください！#オクトラ6周年 pic.twitter.com/nHDKD5HsKr

— オクトパストラベラーII公式 (OCTOPATH TRAVELER II) (@OCTOPATH_PR) July 12, 2024

Here’s an overview via the Nintendo page:

Eight travelers, eight different stories. Explore a brand-new fantasy world in OCTOPATH TRAVELER, an engaging RPG for Nintendo Switch created by the makers of Bravely Default. Discover a unique graphic style called “HD-2D”, a revolutionary turn-based combat system, and rich individual stories that will take you to travel across the continent of Orsterra. Start your journey with one of the eight protagonists, each with their own stories, talents, and goals. Where will your adventure begin? Who will accompany you? And where will you go? Tackle the challenges alone or delve into the stories of the other seven travelers along the way. Each hero brings a different story, new perspectives on the game’s turn-based combat, and special abilities to use in the field. Experiment with them to defeat enemies, complete side quests, and influence the world around you. Put your team’s skills to the test with a deep yet accessible combat system. Draw on the protagonists’ Talents to give yourself an advantage in battle, then exploit the Boost system to cut through enemy lines. You can have up to four heroes in your party, so learn to manage them effectively.

Stay tuned for more information.