Octopath Traveler Series Surges Past 6 Million Sold, Riding High After Octopath Traveler 0 Launch

Square Enix has confirmed the Octopath Traveler series has topped 6 million copies sold worldwide, coming hot on the heels of the release of Octopath Traveler 0. This new milestone was announced directly through the official Octopath Traveler X account, cementing the series as a standout success in modern RPG history.

If you’re looking to dive in, all previous entries are currently slashed by 60 percent across digital storefronts. There’s never been a better time to get lost in these iconic pixel worlds.

A Pixel Art Gamble Pays Off Big for Square Enix

The Octopath Traveler series has come a long way since its original debut in 2018. The first game quickly became a breakout hit. It didn’t just win over critics; it crossed the 1 million sales mark shortly after launch. That kind of momentum’s hard to ignore. When the game hit Steam about a year later, interest only picked up speed.

Fans fell for the series’ trademark HD-2D visual style, deep combat systems, and the unique approach of weaving eight separate protagonist stories into a single, sprawling narrative. With every new release, Square Enix proved that there’s room for bold, beautiful JRPGs in a crowded market.

The journey didn’t stop there. Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent made its way to Europe and North America in 2022. This entry stirred up a bit of controversy with its overt gacha mechanics, dividing the hardcore fanbase. Still, it anchored the franchise’s presence on mobile devices and introduced the richly layered world to even more players.

Octopath Traveler 2 and the Road to 6 Million

Octopath Traveler 2 launched in 2023 and quickly found its place among RPG enthusiasts. The sequel doubled down on what fans loved: complex party dynamics, upgraded combat, and fresh stories. Octopath Traveler 2 also scored a notable stint on Xbox Game Pass, putting the franchise front and centre for countless new players. The critical acclaim followed, giving Square Enix another hit for their roster.

This year, Square Enix took a bold swing by remaking the controversial Champions of the Continent as Octopath Traveler 0, this time stripping out all the microtransactions that frustrated so many fans. The result is a stand-alone RPG that pulls from the mobile iteration’s DNA but aims to win over folks who want a complete experience without being nickel-and-dimed.

Is it a flawless return? Not exactly. As Eurogamer’s Dom Peppiatt put it, Octopath Traveler 0 is “an interesting experiment in trying to make a traditional game out of gacha elements, it’s just not a very successful one.” Still, it’s a testament to how far the series has come, and how willing Square Enix is to reimagine and refine the Octopath formula, even if every experiment doesn’t stick the landing.

With 6 million games sold and new players joining every day, the Octopath Traveler saga is nowhere near finished.