Octopath Traveler 0 Unveils New Companions and Features
Octopath Traveler 0 Reveals New Companions, Expanded Path Actions, Amity Levels, Party Chat and Ocean Exploration Ahead of December Release
Square Enix and Dokidoki Grooveworks have released a fresh wave of information and new screenshots for Octopath Traveler 0, the newest entry that brings players back into the world of Orsterra while introducing new traveling companions, evolved Path Actions, the Amity Levels friendship system, an upgraded Party Chat feature and an all new seafaring adventure. A playable demo is now available, with the game officially launching worldwide this December.
Octopath Traveler 0 Details
Octopath Traveler 0 expands its core systems with richer interactions, deeper character bonding and a journey that stretches across the mystical oceans. Players will meet a brand new cast of companions who join the protagonist along the way, including Delitia, a desert huntress searching for her missing brother, Esperre, an alchemist who travels in the footsteps of his father, and Goodwin, a charismatic dancer known for weaving fantasy into performance and earning the moniker King of Shipwrecks. Each companion features a unique Ultimate Technique that enhances strategic depth in combat. Returning travelers from the first game also make an appearance, and more than thirty story characters can join the adventure, allowing players to freely shape their ideal party composition as the narrative unfolds.
Path Actions, Amity Levels, and Party Chat bring the journey to life.
Path Actions now offer greater nuance and flexibility by tying interactions to the values held by the people encountered throughout Orsterra, such as Wealth, Power and Fame. These determine what actions are possible, allowing players to purchase, negotiate, hire, duel or persuade depending on the circumstances. As towns develop and progress is made, the system unlocks Amity Levels, a feature that measures the closeness between characters and provides rewards, abilities and enhanced interactions as relationships deepen. Party Chat returns as a fully expanded feature that adds more personality, banter and character development during key moments, and players can revisit missed conversations anytime through the main menu to explore deeper layers of each companion’s story.
Sea adventures and demos now available for trial
The journey extends into the open sea where players can sail across the vast Middlesea region and the remote, hazardous Outersea while searching for hidden islands, rare creatures and mysterious secrets. Sailing routes offer true freedom, encouraging exploration beyond the mainland. A three-hour playable demo is now available across all platforms, allowing progress to carry over into the full release. Players can create their protagonist, begin their adventure at their own pace or focus on building their town and gathering new allies before the story begins in earnest.
Octopath Traveler 0 marks the first time players can create their own customizable protagonist in the series while embarking on a journey to restore their devastated homeland. With layered character interactions, the signature Break and Boost turn based combat system and a world shaped by player choice, the game builds upon the foundation of the franchise with renewed ambition and emotional storytelling. The global release is set for 4 December 2025 on Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X and PC.
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