Square Enix Drops 'Octopath Traveler 0' for Switch & Switch 2 in Dec 2025, Unlocks Custom Protagonists!

Get ready, RPG fans! Square Enix just dropped a bombshell, officially announcing "Octopath Traveler 0," the latest entry in their beloved series. Mark your calendars: December 4, 2025, is the day it hits both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2! This new adventure promises to take us back to the very beginning, themed "starting from zero," for an epic, fresh journey.


Expect all the classic goodies that made the series a hit! We're talking that instantly recognizable "HD-2D" art style, a gorgeous mashup of retro pixel art and slick modern 3D CG. Plus, you'll still be able to mess with NPCs using those signature "Path Actions" and flip the script in combat with the strategic "Break and Boost" system.

The "Octopath Traveler" saga kicked off in 2018 on the Switch, quickly charming players with its distinct visuals and interwoven stories before hitting other platforms. The sequel, "Octopath Traveler 2," dropped in 2023, pushing the boundaries of its world even further.