Octopath Traveler sells 1.5 million copies, new console game in the works
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Square Enix announced a new Octopath Traveler game for mobile earlier today. One reason why the company is interested in continuing the series is due to the success of the Switch game. Square Enix has revealed that Octopath Traveler has sold 1.5 million copies.
Octopath Traveler will also continue beyond the mobile title. Square Enix has confirmed that a new console game is in the works. Additionally, the company wrote on Twitter: “For those of you waiting for a new console game, we apologize, but we’ll need more time for production, so in the meantime we hope you’ll enjoy this.”
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New Octopath Traveler project announced for iOS and Android
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Update: Full title of the new Octopath Traveler project on IOS and Android is “Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent”. An official Japanese website is now open, offering pre-registration for the game.
Original: In a surprise, sudden announcement, Square Enix has confirmed that a new Octopath Traveler project is in the works for iOS and Android — and even provided a first trailer.
While initial details are slim, the game is confirmed to remain single-player focused. However, some early translations are reporting that the mobile title is not a port of the Switch title. In fact, it sounds as if the game will feature proper stories for all 8 characters and more contend may be added after launch.
Additionally, the game is stated to take place before the events of Octopath Traveler on Switch, with movement resembling more of an “on rails” game with swipe motions for movement.
https://twitter.com/RyougaSaotome/status/1103904150578819073
The first trailer can be viewed below. More details will be updated as they are made known. Currently slated for a 2019 release.
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The Art of Bravely Second coming west later this year
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The Art of Bravely Default finally came out in the west this week. Fans will be happy to hear that the next book, The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer, is also seeing a release overseas.
Dark Horse Books picked up The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer for English localization. The book is jam-packed with 250 pages of concept art and developer commentary.
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Romancing SaGa 3 remaster delayed in Japan, new footage
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Square Enix has been working on a remaster of Romancing SaGa 3, which is targeted for Switch and other platforms. Last we heard, it was planned for an early 2019 launch in Japan. Square Enix provided an update during a broadcast earlier today, confirming a delay.
SaGa series producer Masanori Ichikawa said, “We are still in the state of improving the development quality, so I would like to have a little more time.” He would later say, “We’re quite done, but I would like to increase the quality even further.”
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Video: Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon: Every Buddy compared to the original Wii game
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Final Fantasy Fables: Chocobo’s Dungeon originally launched on Wii just over a decade ago. It’s now returning on Switch (and PS4) as Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy. Check out a video below comparing the original title to the new release.
Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy gameplay and cutscenes
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Nintendo World Report posted a new video for Chocobo’s Mystery Dungeon Every Buddy that shows off some gameplay and cutscenes. View it below.
Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age first print run to come with reversible coversheet
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Square Enix has announced that all first print copies of Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age will include a reversible coversheet. What the design actually looks like will be revealed at a later date.
In other news, Square Enix has also passed along a breakdown of new features in Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. They are as follows:
Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Switch file sizes
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Over the next couple of months, Square Enix will be rolling out a few Final Fantasy games for Switch. Final Fantasy VII drops on March 26, Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster lands on April 16, and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age closes things out on April 30.
All these of these releases are now up for pre-load on the eShops worldwide. File sizes for each are as follows:
Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster, Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age Switch trailers
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Square Enix has shared two new Final Fantasy trailers. We have the latest videos for Final Fantasy X / X-2 HD Remaster and Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age below, which are both launching in April.
Oninaki devs on Tokita’s involvement, origins, characters, why it’s an action RPG, more
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After it was unveiled during last week’s Nintendo Direct, Japanese magazine Famitsu caught up with a few of the developers working on Oninaki. This includes director Atsushi Hashimoto, producer Ryutaro Sasaki, and creative producer Tokita Takashi. The three discussed how Tokita (who is the director of Chrono Trigger) became involved and what he has contributed, the game’s origins and characters, and why it’s an action RPG.
We’ve prepared a full translation of the interview with Hashimoto, Sasaki, and Takashi. Continue on below to read it in full.
