Square Enix shared the latest details about Octopath Traveler II today, covering Throne Anguis (thief), Temenos Mistral (cleric), secondary jobs, and support skills. We also have the latest set of screenshots.

Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Square Enix:

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Octopath Traveler II introduces Throné and Temenos in new trailer

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Square Enix have released a new trailer for Octopath Traveler II, highlighting two of the game’s eight protagonists: Throné, the Thief, and Temenos, the Cleric. The trailer also gives players an extensive look at the updates made to the job system that was present in the previous game, as well as the new guilds.

Check out the new trailer and catch up on the game with the overview below:

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Octopath Traveler II second trailer

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Original: Square Enix has provided another look at Octopath Traveler II with the game’s second trailer. The video focuses on The Merchant, Partitio, as well as The Scholar Osvald plus the battle system.

For a recap on Octopath Traveler II, read the following overview:

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Octopath Traveler II devs on having the protagonists interact

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Octopath Traveler II is making some notable improvements over the first game, including how the protagonists have more interactions with each other. In the series’ first entry, the characters never really acknowledged each other.

Octopath Traveler II producer Masashi Takahashi and director Keisuke Miyauchi have now spoken about the approach to the main cast for the new title as part of an interview with Famitsu. Here’s what the two shared, as translated by Nintendo Everything:

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Octopath Traveler II devs on the game’s evolved use of HD-2D and more

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Octopath Traveler II is bringing back the HD-2D graphical style of the first game. However, with other Square Enix titles having made use of the look and thanks to more experience, the aesthetic has evolved.

Producer Masashi Takahashi and director Keisuke Miyauchi spoke more about this in an interview with Famitsu. We also get to hear the developers talk about the game’s camerawork and character proportions.

Here’s our translation:

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Octopath Traveler II first gameplay

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Square Enix held a presentation for Octopath Traveler II at the 22 Tokyo Game Show today, and first gameplay was shown. We have 20 minutes of footage from the new RPG.

Here’s some information about Octopath Traveler II:

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Octopath Traveler II to have an hour-long dedicated livestream during TGS 2022

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Octopath Traveler II was just announced during yesterday’s Direct, leaving many fans craving for more details. It seems Square Enix is ready to deliver with a bit more information about the game, as they’re set to host a one hour-long livestreamed event for it through TGS 2022.

This livestream will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 5 PM JST / 1 AM PT / 4 AM ET / 9 AM BST. Beyond featuring new gameplay for the title, the game’s director (Keisuke Miyauchi), producer (Masashi Takahashi) and composer (Yasunori Nishiki) will also appear to discuss the game’s HD-2D visuals, its eight new main characters, new gameplay systems and more.

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Octopath Traveler II will have a Collector’s Edition Set

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Square Enix unveiled Octopath Traveler II today, and while it will be sold at retail, a special Collector’s Edition Set will be offered as well. It will only be sold via the company’s online store.

The package includes a copy of the game, a 44-page art album containing package art, world maps, and illustrations, mini soundtrack featuring 24 variations of Extended Battle Tracks with unique intro melodies for each of the eight protagonists, and bust set depicting the eight travelers. Keep in mind that the game won’t be packed inside the Collector’s Goods Box, but all items will ship together.

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Octopath Traveler II announced for Switch

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Square Enix is developing Octopath Traveler II for Switch, the company has revealed. The game launches February 24, 2023.

The first Octopath Traveler launched for Switch in 2018. Over three million copies of the RPG have been sold worldwide.

First details about Octopath Traveler II are available in the following overview: