OCTOPATH TRAVELER is a brand new RPG in development at Square Enix, and will be a Nintendo Switch exclusive. The Producers of Bravely Default at Square Enix bring us a new fantasy world brought to life through a mix of CG, pixel art, and visual wizardry that the developers have termed "HD-2D." Begin your journey as one of eight protagonists, each with their own origin, talents, and goals. Where will your journey begin? Who will you team up with? And where will you go next? All these decisions and more are completely up to you, the player. Each character has his or her own Path Action that can be used to interact with the people they encounter in a distinct way. For example, the warrior, Olberic, can "challenge" almost anyone to a duel. With one such duel he could expose an evildoer and bring them to justice, or force someone in his way…out of the way! The dancer, Primrose, on the other hand, can "allure" others into following her. With this power, she could track down a missing person and bring them back, or lure her enemies into a trap. She can even summon an allured character to help her in battle! In this game, battles are a fusion of simple, pick-up-and-play, turn-based battles…and all-new mechanics. One such mechanic is the Boost system, which allows you to accumulate Boost Points with each turn you take in battle. You can spend them to dramatically increase the strength of your attacks and abilities or use them to chain attacks. Try targeting an enemy's weak point to break their guard, then deliver powerful blows while it's weakened! Or, if an ally's in trouble, use it to get them right back into fighting shape. Identifying the right time to Boost may just be the key to victory. There's a deep well of strategies to draw from, and your tactical genius won't go unrewarded.

Eight travellers. Eight adventures. Eight roles to play in a world brought to life by Square Enix. And now, you can enjoy all of them in the demo. Step into the shoes and live the stories of each of the eight travellers and freely explore the world of Orsterra. Then, carry your choices and adventure into the main game with save data transfer.

Use each character’s special abilities in and out of battle. Break through enemy defenses by discovering and targeting weaknesses. Store Boost Points with each turn and then spend them at strategic times to strengthen abilities, chain attacks, or provide aid. Choose the path you wish to walk and discover what lies beyond the horizon.

• Explore multiple, distinct RPG adventures in a world created by Square Enix
• Choose from eight characters, each with their own distinct story
• Deep, strategic turn-based combat with a layered battle system

Features:

• Traditional JRPG elements like turn-based battles, random encounters, deep story, party management, NPCs, side quests
• Paired with new innovative features, like 8 equally important heroes, Path Actions and Battle Boost
• Presented in impressive and never-seen-before 2D-HD graphics, which offer a classic pixel look with 2D elements in a 3D environment
• Play the free Prologue Demo today and carry over your progress when you buy the full game at launch
• Compatible with Nintendo Switch only