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Octopath Traveler II

Octopath Traveler II

Released: 2/24/2023

The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. Some people thrill by glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty. In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey. Embark on an adventure all your own. KEY FEATURES Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with its own origins, motivations, and unique skills. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.

The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. Some people thrill by glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty. In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey. Embark on an adventure all your own. KEY FEATURES Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with its own origins, motivations, and unique skills. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.

The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. Some people thrill by glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty. In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey. Embark on an adventure all your own. KEY FEATURES Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with its own origins, motivations, and unique skills. The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights. The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night. Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take. Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.

Critics
86
Steam
94
Metacritic
83

Score Breakdown

86.4

Critic Average

98 reviews

94

Steam User Score

16,128 reviews

83

Metacritic User Score

530 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-7.7
Metacritic Disparity
+3.4
Combined Disparity
-2.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

42 early (43%)50 launch window (51%)6 late (6%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 98 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 86.4/100. Critics score this game 7.7 points lower than Steam users and 3.4 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 98)+
  1. Leo ReynaviaCBR
    Jul 11, 2024·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 94.0/100 · -14.0 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -3.0 pts
  2. Pablo CamargoviaNintendoBoy
    May 31, 2023·Late review
    100/100View review
    Steam 94.0/100 · +6.0 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +17.0 pts
  3. Jae LeeviaZTGD
    May 25, 2023·Late review
    90/100View review
    Steam 94.0/100 · -4.0 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · +7.0 pts
  4. Antti NikkiläviaFintendo
    May 19, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
    Steam 94.0/100 · -34.0 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -23.0 pts
  5. Lilly KirchnerviaCubed3
    May 9, 2023·Late review
    70/100View review
    Steam 94.0/100 · -24.0 ptsMetacritic 83/100 · -13.0 pts