Octopath Traveler will seemingly join its sequel on PlayStation 4 and 5 as the game was rated for distribution in Taiwan.
As reported by Gematsu, the Taiwan Digital Game Rating Committee has rated Octopath Traveler for PS4 and PS5 alongside Octopath Traveler 2 for Xbox Series X and S (which was previously announced). A ratings board approving a game is often a strong signal its release is coming, and more than likely soon.
Octopath Traveler has unusually complex availability. Originally a Nintendo Switch exclusive, the first game later came to PC and Xbox but not PlayStation platforms. Its sequel came straight to Nintendo, PlayStation, and PC, but skipped Xbox altogether.
The confirmed release of Octopath Traveler 2 on Xbox, however, alongside this seemingly impending release of the original on PlayStation, will finally put both Octopath Traveler games on all contemporary platforms.
Octopath Traveler is inspired by classic Japanese role-playing games and offers similar turn-based combat in its trademark HD-2D style, which sees 2D characters moving through high quality, stylized backgrounds.
As the name suggests, players take on the roles of eight different characters as they each embark on an individual journey but cross paths and team up along the way.
In IGN’s 9/10 review, we said: “Octopath Traveler’s beautiful style and outstanding take on traditional turn-based combat make it a game that pushes JRPGs forward rather than simply paying homage to the greats.”
Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.
