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Square Enix released both Octopath Traveler and its sequel on Switch 2 in Japan back in July, with Western launches arriving today. According to the reviewer, the new ports launch at full price, feature physical releases as Game-Key Cards, and lack any save transfer or upgrade paths for existing owners.
Both titles deliver a significant technical leap over their original Switch 1 releases by targeting 60fps in both docked and handheld modes, alongside higher resolutions. However, the reviewer notes that performance is not completely flawless, spotting some early dips during docked play.
Visually, the Switch 2 versions fall slightly below the image quality of the PS4 version running on PS5 via backward compatibility. The reviewer observed some shimmering and filtering in the distance on a 1440p monitor, suggesting it may not scale as cleanly on 4K displays compared to PlayStation versions.
The reviewer concludes that while these native releases are fantastic for newcomers seeking portable play, they are difficult to recommend to existing owners due to the full pricing, lack of save transfers, and absence of upgrade paths.
