Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, a mobile-based prequel to the hit Octopath Traveler but it will have a delay.
Although originally planned for a 2019 release, Square Enix confirmed that the full release of Champions of the Continent has been delayed to 2020.
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『オクトパストラベラー 大陸の覇者』は配信時期を2020年へと延期させていただく事となりました。
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楽しみにお待ちいただいている皆さまに、深くお詫び申し上げます。#大陸の覇者 pic.twitter.com/Dn7P4qQ0mJ— オクトパストラベラー 大陸の覇者【公式】 (@OCTOPATH_SP) November 21, 2019
In a letter to fans, producer Yuuki Yokoyama explained that although Version 1.0.0 is almost finished, the production timeline has been “revised” to that the main story can be added after the service launches.
About Octopath Traveler: Champions Of The Continent
Octopath Traveler – Conqueror of the Land is a side-scrolling RPG based on Square Enix’s Switch title Octopath Traveler.
Currently only announced for Japan.
Features
- HD 2D graphics tailored for smartphone
- Command battle with a team of 8 travellers
- Travel across the continent of Orsterra like you do in the original game• Interact and perform actions with different NPCs