Nintendo Switch 2 Game Thread: OCTOPATH TRAVELER II (October 1 edition)

OCTOPATH TRAVELER II arrived on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 1, 2026. This is a new platform release of Square Enix and Acquire’s 2023 RPG, not a new sequel: the Switch 2 edition brings the existing journey through Solistia to Nintendo’s newer system. The original game follows eight travelers, each with a separate opening story, personal goal and set of Path Actions. Players choose who to begin with, recruit the rest, and build a party while exploring a world whose day-and-night cycle changes what characters can do in towns. Its turn-based battles use the Break and Boost system: identify an enemy’s weakness to break its defenses, then spend accumulated Boost points to strengthen actions. Nintendo’s Switch 2 listing describes enhanced HD-2D presentation and confirms TV, tabletop and handheld play. One practical caveat matters to returning players: the Switch and Switch 2 versions use incompatible save data, and the Switch 2 release is playable only on Switch 2. Check the store listing carefully if you already own the earlier edition or have demo progress. This thread is for the Switch 2 release and version-specific questions. Are you starting a fresh run on the new system, returning to Solistia, or waiting to see how the upgrade compares with the original Switch version? Official product and compatibility details: Nintendo — https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/octopath-traveler-ii-switch-2/ ~OctopathTraveler ~NintendoSwitch2 ~Nintendo