Octopath Traveler’s First Game May Be Released on PlayStation
The Octopath Traveler series has made a debut on PlayStation consoles with its sequel, Octopath Traveler II. However, in a recent interview, Producer Masashi Takahashi revealed that the production team had considered releasing the original Octopath Traveler on PlayStation consoles as well. While the team decided against this move, Takahashi indicated that it’s not necessary to have played the first game in the series to enjoy the sequel.
New release on PlayStation consoles
Octopath Traveler II has been released on PlayStation consoles, marking the series’ debut on the platform. The game is a blend of eight separate character-driven fantasy storylines, offering a unique and exciting experience to players.
Original game release history
The original Octopath Traveler game was released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch in 2018, with subsequent releases on PC in 2019 and Xbox One in 2021. Despite its popularity, the game had never been released on any PlayStation console until the sequel’s release.
Consideration for original game release on PlayStation
During the production of Octopath Traveler II, the team had considered releasing the original game on PlayStation consoles as well. However, they decided against this move to focus on the development of the sequel.
No need to have played the first game
Takahashi has stated that it’s not necessary to have played the first game in the series to enjoy the sequel. While the two games share common elements such as graphical stylings, a second-class system, and eight standalone stories divided into character chapters, they take place in completely different worlds. The sequel is a game about traveling and enjoying a journey, set in a completely new world to give players a feeling of excitement and anticipation when exploring it.
No references to the first game
Octopath Traveler II doesn’t include any references to the characters or story in the first game, as developers knew that some people would not have played the original game and many who did play it would have forgotten some of its story elements. Therefore, the sequel is designed to be enjoyed by both fans of the series and new players, without needing to worry about events that had happened before.
In conclusion, Octopath Traveler II has made its debut on PlayStation consoles, but the production team had considered releasing the original game on the platform as well. Nevertheless, players can still enjoy the sequel without having played the first game, as it takes place in a completely new world with no references to the original game’s story or characters.
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