The success of the critically acclaimed role-playing video game, Octopath Traveler 2, has demonstrated the strength of the game’s global popularity. Since its launch in June 2020, the game has gone on to become one of the most successful games of the year, having sold more than six million copies across the globe.
Octopath Traveler 2 is the follow-up to the 2018 smash hit, Octopath Traveler. The sequel has enjoyed immense critical acclaim across the board, and has been praised for its improved combat system, expansive storyline, and fantastic soundtrack.
The game’s commercial success has been equally staggering. In its first week of release, the game sold over two million copies in Japan alone, making it one of the fastest selling Nintendo Switch games of all time.
Sales of the game have also been strong in the West, with the game selling more than one million copies in the United States alone. The game has also fared well in Europe, with more than 500,000 copies sold.
Octopath Traveler 2 has truly become a global phenomenon. Its success shows that the genre of role-playing games still has tremendous appeal with gamers around the world, and highlights the potential for similar games to succeed in today’s gaming landscape.
The phenomenal success of Octopath Traveler 2 has lefteager fans wondering what the future holds for the franchise. Publisher Square Enix has yet to announce any plans for the future, but one thing is for certain: Octopath Traveler 2 has committed itself as a classic of the genre and its unparalleled success is sure to be remembered for years to come.