Square Enix’s revealing of Octopath Traveler 0 at the most recent Nintendo Direct, the Partner Showcase specifically, was a big deal, especially since it would be a mix of the mobile title with all-new elements and characters added. The title drops in December, but there’s been plenty of interesting reveals today about the game and what you’ll encounter in it. For example, some new promo art dropped showing off some of the heroes and the three main villains in the game. Here are the antagonists you’ll go up against:
The three primary villains of Octopath Traveler 0:Herminia, the Covetous WitchTytos, the HeroAuguste, the Playwright
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And here are five hero characters you’ll be able to recruit into your party:
New Octopath Traveler 0 Playable Characters:Celsus, the Thief (English Voice: Lex Lang)Macy, the Apothecary (English Voice: Suzie Yeung)Alexia, the Scholar (English Voice: Salli Saffioti)Viator, the Warrior (English Voice: Griffin Puatu)
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I missed one!Ludo, the merchant (English Voice: Yung-I Chang)
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Square Enix also dropped some key details about the game’s plot and gameplay loops:
“Set on the continent of Orsterra, the world of the original Octopath Traveler, Octopath Traveler 0 is a story of revenge and restoration surrounding the divine rings.
Having lost your hometown, you swear revenge against the three powers that control Orsterra and embark on a journey. Along the way, you encounter those who resist their influence and gain new allies. What do you seek at journey’s end?”
The game will feature not only traditional turn-based combat, where you’ll get to have a part of eight people this time around, but you’ll also slowly rebuild your hometown into something you personally want to see. If you want our own impressions on the game, check out our preview from PAX West!
Source: Blue Sky, Nintendo Everything
