Nintendo has announced that the digital version of the Square Enix turn-based JRPG Octopath Traveler is temporarily no longer available for purchase via the Nintendo Switch eShop. No reasoning was given for this removal, but it has been discovered that the listed publisher has been changed from Nintendo to Square Enix, which likely plays a partial part in this development.
As a result, many think the first Octopath Traveler may finally greet PlayStation platforms, joining the second mainline entry’s degree of availability. This is just speculation, but it would be an appreciated move to enhance access to the titles, making it all more convenient. Currently, the first Octopath Traveler is only available on Switch, Xbox, and PC via Steam. (Updated to include Xbox)
You can view Nintendo’s statement on the matter below:
Octopath Traveler is temporarily unavailable for purchase on the Nintendo Switch eShop and My Nintendo Store as of March 1, 2024. The game will be available to purchase again soon.
If you previously purchased this game, it can still be re-downloaded from the Nintendo eShop.
You can stay up to date via the official Octopath Traveler Switch eShop store page.
Octopath Traveler II is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The Xbox version will arrive in early 2024.
In case you missed it, check out our full review of the second game on Nintendo Switch.
Pre-orders previously opened for Octopath Traveler Orchestral Arrangements -To travel is to live-, which is set to be released in the West next month. A 16-bit arrangement album was also announced for Japan.
The Octopath Traveler II soundtrack officially joined streaming via Spotify, featuring 131 songs.
