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Square Enix Deletes Octopath Traveler Listing Revealing PC Release Date

Square Enix may have given away the release date for the PC release of Octopath Traveler in a listing that has now been deleted. According to Gematsu, the company posted up information about the game revealing the release date is for June 7th, less than two months away. However, the company deleted the listing shortly after it went up. Unfortunately for SE, the internet never forgets, as several people already took a picture of the info and posted it online. Below is a typed up version of what it said. Keep in mind if SE decided to change the release date, that info may be incorrect, but if it does hold true, then you know to save up some cash for the game before it gets released in less than eight weeks.

Octopath Traveler main art
credit//Square Enix

We have some very exciting news for PC gamers. Octopath Traveler is coming to Steam on June 7, 2019! So, yknow, add it to your Wishlist now.

The critically-acclaimed RPG has previously only been available on Nintendo Switch, so this will be the first time non-Nintendo owners can experience the game.

What is Octopath Traveler about?

Set in the beautiful, but dangerous, world of Osterra, Octopath Traveler puts you in control of 8 unique heroes – each with their own skillset, motivations and storylines. You can play as:

  • Olberic: an experienced knight in search of redemption.
  • Cyrus: a scholar whose book smarts don't always equate to common sense.
  • Tressa: an enthusiastic merchant who is travelling the world to hone her skills.
  • Ophelia: a noble cleric on a pilgrimage to Orsterra's holy sites.
  • Primrose: a fallen noble on a quest to avenge her murdered father.
  • Alfyn: a naive apothecary determined to help people whatever the cost.
  • Therion: a skilled thief trapped in an impossible situation.
  • H'annit: an expert hunter, tracking down her missing master.

You can start the game with any of those characters, and build your party in any order you want. Each one has a distinct class, and unique 'Path Actions' – abilities they can use out of combat to progress their adventure.

For example, Therion can steal items from NPCs, Olberic can start a scrap with pretty much anyone, and H'annit can tame wild beasts.

Over the course of the party's various adventures, you'll explore 8 vast regions full of stories, side-quests to discover, and gruesome creatures to battle against.

Speaking of battles, Octopath Traveler has a battle system that's easy to understand, but imbued with impressive tactical depth.

It's based around 'breaking' your targets – every enemy has a shield, and you need to take advantage of their weaknesses to break it and put them into a vulnerable state which essentially stuns them for a turn.

Finally, it would be remiss not to comment on how it looks. Octopath Traveler combines realistic 3D environments with classic RPG-inspired character sprites. It's an utterly distinctive visual style and absolutely stunning – especially in motion.

How do I get Octopath Traveler on PC?

Octopath Traveler will be available to buy from Steam and the Square Enix Store. Add it to your Wishlist now!


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