Octopath Traveler 2's Free Demo Is Now Available

As part of the many Nintendo Direct announcement, Octopath Traveler 2's free demo is now available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and PC. The demo includes the opening hours of the game, and saves will transfer to the full game after purchase.

Octopath Traveler 2, the sequel to the 2018 Octopath Traveler game, launches on February 24. It follows eight different characters who all have different motivations and goals. Combat is turn-based with unique systems like a day and night cycle that affect which actions specific characters can take.

You can preorder Octopath Traveler 2's $60 USD Standard Edition or $180 USD Collector's Edition.

February 2023's Nintendo Direct revealed a lot of new info on new releases and DLCs. Advance Wars 1 + 2: Re-Boot Camp, after a year-long delay, is getting released on April 21. Nintendo also announced Pikmin 4's release date, which is July 21.

Splatoon 3 is also getting a DLC, with the rather mysterious "Side Order" being teased to come in Wave 2. For more announcements, check out our Feburary 2023 Nintendo Direct roundup.