Octopath Traveler 1 & 2 Announced For Switch 2 With Improved Performance And Visuals
Square Enix has announced that Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 in October 2026. The publisher confirmed that there will be no upgrade path for existing Switch owners and that save data will not be compatible between the two consoles.
Why it matters
This highlights growing consumer frustration regarding the lack of backward compatibility and upgrade incentives for next-generation console transitions.
Square Enix has announced Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 for the Switch 2, bringing two modern RPG classics to Nintendo's latest console with improved visuals and performance.
Although they're out now in Japan, a western release is due to follow on 1st October 2026 . You can bag each game individually either physically (likely a Game-Key Card) or digitally for £49.99 / $59.99 each, or digitally as a bundle for £59.99 / $74.99 .
Square Enix has, sadly, also confirmed that current Switch owners will not be offered any option to upgrade to the new versions on the Switch 2. Save data from the original Switch is also not compatible with Switch 2. Boo.
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