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Octopath Traveler 0 Spotlights Villainy, Villages & More in New Trailer; Demo Available Now

A screenshot of Octopath Traveler 0 depicting a pixellated snowy road with three people traversing it.

Square Enix has released a new trailer for Octopath Traveler 0, the latest in the Octopath Traveler series.

Shown at the latest State of Play Japan, the trailer gives players a glimpse of the songful story, trio of dastardly villains, and extensive base-building mechanics that await them. Check it out below!

Octopath Traveler 0 – Story Trailer 

As seen above, players will contend against three villains, each embodying a different vice: Herminia (Wealth), Tytos (Power), and Auguste (Fame). Beyond that, it seems a core aspect of the game is the restoration of Wishvale, the protagonist’s ruined hometown. The game offers a wide array of activities ranging from rebuilding town amenities to engaging in side-stories centred on those drawn to the town’s restoration.

Octopath Traveler 0 puts players in the shoes of Zero, a customisable hero set to contend with the enemies in their path in turn-based battle, utilising the series’ hallmark mechanics, Break and Boost, where players can strengthen abilities and take advantage of weaknesses to stun foes. For a deeper look at what to expect, check out an official synopsis below, sourced from Steam:

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.

Enjoy familiar features such as the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG; the player’s ability to roleplay using Path Actions of their choice; and the Break and Boost system that can turn the tide of battle. Additionally, brand-new features such as character creation and town building allow you to create your own character and restore your hometown.

Key Features

  • You are the protagonist of the story. Choose your appearance, voice, motions, and favorite dish with the new character creation feature!
  • Restore your hometown through town building. Invite companions and allies to live in a town of your creation!
  • Engage in exhilarating and strategic command battles. Choose from over 30 allies to form a party comprised of up to eight characters!
  • Use Path Actions to invite people to your town, engage in battle, and obtain items. Where you go and what you do is entirely up to you.
  • Equip action skills with the new skill system. These skills can be learned by allies and passed on to others.

Octopath Traveler 0 Screenshots

A demo for Octopath Traveler 0 is available now. It spans the character creation of Zero and gives players three hours to explore the starting area. Save data from the demo will transfer to the game upon its release.

If you’re curious about what we think of Octopath Traveler 0, check out Zek’s preview, detailing its mechanics, narrative framework, and opening section with thoughtful verve!

As someone who has been an intermittent fan of this series, it’s deeply cool to see the mobile release of Champions of the Continent expanded into a full-fledged release.

Octopath Traveler 0 releases on December 4, 2025 for PlayStation 4 & 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, and PC via Steam.

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Trent Argirov

Trent is a news editor for RPGFan. If not writing news or lending a voice to the odd podcast, he can be seen, in the Australian wild, drinking copious amounts of iced coffee, working on various manuscripts, and keeping the occasional wandering cat company. His video game backlog stretches far and wide, and sources swear he's slowly working on it, one day at a time.

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