Octopath Traveler 2 makes a surprise appearance on Xbox and Game Pass, but Octopath Traveler is also available on both PlayStation consoles; Square Enix is giving its fans an unexpected gift.
Square Enix is unexpectedly publishing Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox and Game Pass, in addition to Octopath Traveler for PS4 and PS5. So these two Role playing game they come with versions PCSteam Deck and Nintendo Switch.
They also made headlines recently when the same versions for both were leaked Sony and Microsoft platformsso the Japanese developer and publisher wasted no time.
There were those who thought it would be nice to do this at the recent State of Play and even some upcoming Summer Game Fest or Xbox Game Showcase, but such is life.
Let’s start with what Octopath Traveler is coming to the Sony PlayStation console almost 6 years after launch, first on the switch and later on Xbox and Game Pass.
Although in the informative Twitter that Square Enix left, there are both celebrations and criticism, because they are excited about the premiere. But they do this seeing as it’s digital only and is €60, €39.99 with PS Plus.
“Wow, I’m so excited about this and the digital version alone and the $60 price tag are killing me” said one. The rest of the comments are full of praise, with users asking for a physical release.
Now we continue with Octopath Traveler 2 launches on Xbox and Game Pass, which comes with the same surprise; although in this case they do so soon after version 1.1.0 in RPG.
The content of the update conveys all the main things that are included in this free game update, although it is quite short.
We also remind that Kadokawa announced the purchase of Acquire, the creators of Octopath Traveler and its sequel They have been part of this company for many months.
Square Enix Launches Octopath Traveler on PlayStation and Xbox
Update content to version 1.1.0
Main menu
- Added a new mode: “Extra Battles”. (Available after completing the main story).
Other settings
- Credit list corrections.
- Added various graphical improvements.
- Added various tutorials.
“Octopath Traveler II is more and a better tutorial: a game that won’t make naysayers change their minds
But thanks to its new features and improvements, it will stun fans of turn-based games and traditional JRPGs.“, we said in the conclusions of our analysis.
Square Enix is making a surprise launch of two of its best RPGs of recent times on PlayStation and Xboxmeans both Octopath Traveler is now playable on all platforms on the market.


