Exploring Solistia
Octopath Traveler 2is set in the world of Solistia, which is a slightly more modern environment than the game’s predecessor which saw players traverse a much more medieval land. Eight new characters in this new environment are on a variety of quests: Agnea Bristarnia, the dancer seeks to be a world-famous entertainer, whilst the warrior Hikari Ku is on a quest to return to his homeland after battle.
There are additional crossed paths inOctopath Traveler 2which emphasize the separate party members interacting and engaging with one another. With eight characters on eight different quests, there is plenty of play time to be sought inOctopath Traveler 2,but just how much is plenty?
How long to beatOctopath Traveler 2?
As reported byNoisyPixel, the game’s producer Masashi Takashi confirmed in an interview with Famitsu thatOctopath Traveler 2will take around70 hoursto beat the main story. For the completionists among us, it’ll take roughly100 hoursto complete all of the side missions in the game. The firstOctopath Travelertakes between60and100hours to beat, and its sequel has followed in its footsteps in terms of play length, despite havingdifferences from the original. Of course, this is a common trait of most modern JRPGs, so it’s unlikely to come as much of a surprise. After consulting with our reviewer, they mentioned that this seems accurate from their progress in the game so far.
With the addition of crossed paths which see the party members interacting with one another more than ever before as well as an abundance of side stories, the true length of the game depends on the player and how they choose to approach the many possible quests available. Some helpful tips to cut down that playtime include fast traveling and raising battle speed.
There are also some early game tips that can help playersoptimize their progress, as well as remember tosave the game progressregularly. These helpful hints should lead to a streamlined and pleasantOctopath Traveler 2experience.
