Octopath Traveler 0 made its debut on the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and to get the new year underway, Square Enix has now released another update for this new entry in the established HD-2D role-playing series.
This update includes improvements to the game’s performance, sound quality, and a handful of other fixes. Here’s the full rundown, and if there are any other details shared about this update, we’ll let you know.
Octopath Traveler 0 Update – 30th January 2026
Update Notice:
An update with the following changes was rolled out on the date listed below.
Release Notes:
Improved sound quality
Improved overall game performance
Fixed an issue where the museum’s interior would not change after upgrading it
Fixed an issue where achievements would not unlock as normal on some platforms
Fixed an issue where data would not save correctly on some platforms
Release Date – January 30, 2026
We hope you continue to enjoy Octopath Traveler 0
If you haven’t already tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2, there’s a demo available on the eShop. Save data will also carry over to the full game if you decide to purchase it.
In our Switch 2 review, we called Octopath Traveler 0 a ‘victory lap’ for the beloved series, awarding it nine out of ten stars.
“Even if it’s a retread in some ways, though, an absolutely monstrous amount of content, interesting new gameplay elements, gorgeous visuals, and compelling storytelling all come together to make Octopath Traveler 0 a must-buy.”
Have you tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2 yet? Let us know in the comments.
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