Octopath Traveler 0 is "inspired by story elements and gameplay ideas" from the JRPG series' mobile game, but even returning fans are "getting a new experience"

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Square Enix says "it doesn't matter" whether or not you've played Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent

Octopath Traveler 0 screenshot shows two characters stood looking at a starry night sky.
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Octopath Traveler 0 was one of the big highlights of yesterday's Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, with the new HD-2D JRPG from Square Enix set to arrive this December. However, those who've played the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent might find certain elements "a little familiar."

There's a good reason for that. As outlined in a Square Enix blog post, "Octopath Traveler 0 is inspired by story elements and gameplay ideas from that game." Although the upcoming JRPG is a "new entry" which "has been designed as a full-fledged console and PC RPG," it also "takes the acclaimed story from the mobile release but reworks it to add new story content and streamlines the overall story for a more compelling experience."

All in all, Square Enix calls it "the best of both worlds," combining the mobile game's story elements with gameplay that fans of the PC and console games are familiar with, too. "It doesn't matter whether you played Champions of the Continent or not – you're getting a new experience either way," the blog post reiterates.

Catherine Lewis
Catherine Lewis
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I'm GamesRadar+'s Deputy News Editor, working alongside the rest of the news team to deliver cool gaming stories that we love. After spending more hours than I can count filling The University of Sheffield's student newspaper with Pokemon and indie game content, and picking up a degree in Journalism Studies, I started my career at GAMINGbible where I worked as a journalist for over a year and a half. I then became TechRadar Gaming's news writer, where I sourced stories and wrote about all sorts of intriguing topics. In my spare time, you're sure to find me on my Nintendo Switch or PS5 playing through story-driven RPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles and Persona 5 Royal, nuzlocking old Pokemon games, or going for a Victory Royale in Fortnite.

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