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Octopath Traveler II for Xbox One & Series X|S joins Game Pass

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Octopath Traveler II for Xbox One & Series X|S joins Game Pass
HD-2D role-playing game Octopath Traveler II has launched for Xbox One and Series X|S consoles, available with Game Pass.

The original Octopath pioneered the "HD-2D" development framework, producing a distinctive visual aesthetic that combines sprite-based character art and three-dimensional polygonal terrains. Other "HD-2D" titles include Triangle Strategy, LIVE A LIVE, and the forthcoming remake of Dragon Quest III.

Octopath Traveler II Original Soundtrack, composed by Yasunori Nishiki, is streaming on Apple Music, YouTube Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music Unlimited. Cover illustration is by character designer Naoki Ikushima. The CD set ships from distributor CDJapan with a booklet with comments by producer Masashi Takahashi, and director Keisuke Miyauchi of Acquire Corp.

Octopath Traveler II is also available for Nintendo Switch, PS4 and PlayStation 5, and Windows through Steam.

From the product page:
A brand-new entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series, taking the series’ HD-2D graphics, a fusion of retro pixel art and 3DCG, to even greater heights. In the world of Solistia, eight new travelers venture forth into an exciting new era. Where will you go? What will you do? Whose tale will you bring to life? Every path is yours to take..
CDJapan - Octopath Traveler II Original Soundtrack / OCTOPATH TRAVELER -Recorded Journey-

Octopath Traveler II Original Soundtrack - Apple Music / YouTube Music