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Square Enix's Throwback RPG Octopath Traveler Ships Over One Million Units
Square Enix's 16-bit-inspired RPG Octopath Traveler isn't flawless, but it features a stunning tilt-shift art style, eight playable protagonists, and a genuinely fun turn-based combat system. Read our review if that sounds interesting to you.
Thankfully, this unique gem seems to be getting its due, as Nintendo of Europe recently tweeted about the title's success.
Thanks to your incredible support, #OCTOPATHTRAVELER has now shipped 1 million units globally, including #NintendoSwitch #eShop downloads. The developers at Square Enix would like to thank you for making this possible. pic.twitter.com/dSBRyPt8bl
— Nintendo of Europe (@NintendoEurope) August 3, 2018
[Source: Eurogamer]
JRPGs seemed to be on the downswing for a while, so it's wonderful to see a new IP in the genre sell well. Hopefully this means Square Enix will take some time and invest in a sequel with less grinding.
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Products In This Article
Octopath Traveler
Platform:
Xbox One, Switch, Stadia, PC
Release Date:
July 13, 2018 (Switch),
June 7, 2019 (PC),
April 28, 2020 (Stadia),
March 25, 2021 (Xbox One)
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