OCTOPATH TRAVELER II

The premise

The adventure takes place in Solistia, a world split into two continents by the sea, at a time when steam power is giving rise to new industries. You choose one of eight travelers, each with their own story, motivations and skills, then recruit the others. Each character has Path Actions to interact with townspeople: dueling them, obtaining items or having them tag along. Turn-based battles keep the first game’s Break and Boost system, with new mechanics (Square Enix).

What the reviews say

Nintendo World Report feels this sequel tightens the first game’s formula: the eight stories are better connected and combat is richer, even if the attempt to unite the stories does not fully convince it. Anime News Network, which only gives a letter grade, mentions the Crossed Paths chapters pairing two travelers, 2x battle speed and near-full voice acting. Cat with Monocle praises the HD-2D presentation, a more varied soundtrack and a more developed world.

The Switch 2 version

The content is identical to the Switch version, with nothing added (Nintendo World Report, Cat with Monocle). The image is sharper and the game runs at 60fps (Nintendo World Report, Anime News Network). Polygon finds the visual difference subtle but measures loading times cut roughly in half: under 20 seconds to get into the game, versus nearly 40 on Switch. Cat with Monocle calls the handheld experience excellent.

No upgrade path

Square Enix does not sell an upgrade pack from the Switch version, and save data is incompatible between the two versions. Both scored reviews regret this: the Switch 2 version is mainly aimed at newcomers. Nintendo World Report suggests the bundle with the first game instead, as better value.

Price and platforms

As of 11 November 2026, the Switch 2 version is on sale for €35.99 instead of €59.99 on the Nintendo eShop until 16 November 2026, as is the Switch version. The game costs €59.99 on Steam, the PlayStation Store (PS4 and PS5 version) and the Xbox Store (Xbox One, Series X|S and PC). The bundle with the first game is not listed here. The Switch 2 physical version (Game-Key Card) and resellers were not checked.

Who is it for?

Turn-based RPG fans with a Switch 2 who have not played OCTOPATH TRAVELER II yet, especially during the sale. Those who already own it on Switch or another platform will mostly gain comfort.