
A Day / Night cycle: The places you visit and what you can do there will change depending on whether it's day or night. New features that differ from the previous game include: The game is a completely standalone game - the world is unique, the characters are brand new, and their stories are told entirely within the game. A special collector's edition set that includes the game's soundtrack, an art album, and a travelers bust set will also be released the same day.
The game will be released worldwide on February 24, 2023. Square Enix also announced a cross-platform release on Steam, PS5, PS4 and the Nintendo Switch.
A game trailer was first shown as part of a Nintendo Direct. Octopath Traveler II was announced on September 13, 2022. Music Main article: Octopath Traveler II Original Soundtrack Development
The warrior, Hikari Ku, sets out to find his former comrades scattered across the continent to topple the throne led by his tyrannical half-brother, Mugen. The cleric, Temenos Mistral, who questions even the gods despite his inner workings, is setting off to figure out the mysteries that unravel the dark secret hiding in the faithful. The dancer, Agnea Bristarni, who follows in her mother's footsteps to become a star, while also discovering her mother's history with a current star, Dolcinaea. The merchant, Partitio Yellowil, sets off to share prosperity to the whole of Solistia after experiencing poverty while also settling some business with his former mentor, Roque Brilliante. Vanstein, who escaped from prison after being framed by his colleague, Harvey, for the murder of his wife wife named Rita and a daughter Elena, and to attain the " One True Magic" that Harvey obsessively seeks. The thief, Throné Anguis, is on the hunt for the Blacksnakes leaders to escape the bloodshed and cruelty they possess.
The apothecary, Castti Florenz, is the former chief of the Eir's Apothecary after the whole team have been swept by the plague by one of their own, losing memories in the process. Accompanied by one of her two tamed beasts on her side. The hunter, Ochette, is off to locate the greatest Beast of Legends after a calamity had swept Toto'haha. The following section contains potential story spoilers! (I don't think this is where I should be going at the moment.)