Square Enix has outlined performance targets for Octopath Traveler 0 across all platforms, giving players a clearer picture of what to expect when the game launches worldwide on December 4, 2025. The prequel, developed in the acclaimed HD-2D style, will be available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
On newer consoles, Octopath Traveler 0 aims to take advantage of improved hardware. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will support 4K resolution and frame rates of up to 120 frames per second. The Xbox Series S will also reach up to 120 frames per second but with a maximum resolution of 1080p. PlayStation 4 owners can expect 1080p resolution at 60 frames per second, while the Nintendo Switch version will run at 720p with a 30 frames per second cap. The Nintendo Switch 2 offers a middle ground with 1080p resolution and up to 60 frames per second. PC players will be able to select between 30, 60, and 120 frames per second, with resolution dependent on display support at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
The game also features a town-building mechanic tied to the restoration of the protagonist’s hometown, Wishvale. Hardware differences will impact the maximum number of buildings that can be placed, ranging from 250 on the base Switch version to 500 on higher-end platforms.
Performance Targets for Octopath Traveler 0:
- Nintendo Switch 2 – Up to 1080p, 60 FPS, 400 buildings
- Nintendo Switch – Up to 720p, 30 FPS, 250 buildings
- PlayStation 5 – 4K, up to 120 FPS, 500 buildings
- PlayStation 4 – 1080p, up to 60 FPS, 400 buildings
- Xbox Series X – 4K, up to 120 FPS, 500 buildings
- Xbox Series S – 1080p, up to 120 FPS, 500 buildings
- PC – Display dependent (16:9 only), 30/60/120 FPS options, 500 buildings
Octopath Traveler 0 is a standalone prequel to the 2018 original, reworking narrative elements from the mobile title Champions of the Continent into a fully fledged console and PC RPG. The game will allow players to create their own protagonist, assemble a party of up to eight characters, and embark on a story of revenge and rebuilding.
