A recent announcement from Microsoft tied to Xbox Game Pass has left fans a bit puzzled. Oftentimes, when Xbox announces future titles that are coming to Game Pass, it doesn’t do so until the month that they’re about to roll out. Although there are some exemptions to this rule, this is more often than not what subscribers have come to expect. As luck would have it though, Microsoft happened to today unveil one of its first additions to Game Pass in 2024, but soon after ran back this revelation, leaving fans confused with what to believe.ย
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In a new post on Xbox’s official websiteย today, it was said that Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler 2 would be coming to Xbox Game Pass in early 2024. Originally, Octopath Traveler 2 was confirmedย to be heading to Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S this past week after first coming to PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC in early 2023. However, when Octopath was first revealed to be heading to Xbox, the title’s launch on Game Pass wasn’t confirmed, which means that today’s news of its implementation on the service was new.ย
Strangely, not long after Microsoft said that Ocopath Traveler 2 would join Xbox Game Pass next year, it updated its blog post to remove this mention. Microsoft noted that this info was “included in error” which doesn’t outright shoot down the possibility of Octopath Traveler 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass. Currently, some fans believe that Square Enix’s RPG might have simply been announced for Game Pass far earlier than it was supposed to. Only time will tell if this proves to be true, but for now, many Game Pass subscribers aren’t sure what to make of this situation.ย
What Is Octopath Traveler 2?ย
As mentioned, Octopath Traveler 2 is a sequel to the original Octopath Traveler which was at first an exclusive title for Nintendo Switch when it arrived in 2018. In the years since landing on Switch, Square Enix has brought the game elsewhere and eventually released a sequel earlier in 2023. Even though Xbox users have had to wait a bit longer than they would have liked to play the title, it’s set to hit Xbox in the first months of 2024.ย
To learn more about Octopath Traveler 2, you can find additional info on the game below.ย
“The story takes place in Solistia, a land comprising an eastern and western continent divided by the sea. It is a bustling era, wherein large vessels navigate busy sea routes and the power of steam gives birth to new technologies. Some people thrill to glamorous stars of the stage and industry, while others are brought to tears by war, plague, and poverty. In this faraway realm, eight travelers hailing from different regions venture forth for their own reasons. Step into their shoes and explore the land as you see fit, using their unique talents to aid you along your journey. Embark on an adventure all your own.”
Features
- Begin your adventure as one of eight new travelers, each with their own origins, motivations, and unique skills.
- The series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, have reached even greater heights.
- The story takes place in Solistia, where diverse cultures thrive from east to west and the industries of the new era flourish. You can sail the seas and explore every corner of a world that changes from day to night.
- Each traveler has a unique set of Path Actions they can use to battle townspeople, obtain items, take others along in their travels, and more. Where will you go? What will you do? Every path is yours to take.
- Familiar mechanics from the original game have been preserved, like the freedom to develop your travelers’ jobs and skills, as well as the Break and Boost system that made battles so exhilarating. New mechanics have also been added.
