# OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0

> Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.

## Game facts

- Developer: Square Enix, DOKIDOKI GROOVE WORKS
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Dec 5, 2025
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Strategy, RPG, JRPG, CityBuilder
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3014320/)
- Playtime: Main story 40 hr, Main + some extras 55 hr, 100% completion 70 hr (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/octopath-traveler-0)
- Languages: Interface: Japanese (Japan), American English, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Subtitles: Japanese (Japan), American English, Chinese (China), Chinese (Taiwan), Korean (South Korea); Audio: Japanese (Japan), American English (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/octopath-traveler-0)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Break-and-Boost combat and eight-person party formation using front and back rows make team-building strategic and enjoyable.
- Town building and decoration add new progression and customization elements to the series.
- The HD-2D graphics and music remain highly regarded as core strengths of the series.

### Weaknesses

- The difficulty drops sharply after the early-to-mid game, and some characters and combinations quickly reach 99,999 damage, making boss fights monotonous.
- The latter-half story is criticized for being excessively long and containing clichéd or contrived developments and reconciliations.
- The protagonist can feel like a tool-like character lacking emotion and facial expression, resulting in weak bonds with companions.

## Links

- [OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0 on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/3343)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/3343/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T05:05:02.672Z