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Octopath Traveler team aware of sky-high expectations for Octopath Traveler 3
The development team behind Octopath Traveler 2 is aware of the high expectations for a potential Octopath Traveler 3. While there are no announcements regarding a new installment at this time, producer Tomoya Asano acknowledges the anticipation from fans.
Octopath Traveler 3 would have to "push the limits," producer says, and the JRPG team knows how much fans want it to happen: "Keep looking forward to what comes next"
Series producer Tomoya Asano stated that a hypothetical Octopath Traveler 3 would need to push the limits of the HD-2D JRPG genre to justify its existence. While not confirming development, Asano acknowledged fan demand and hinted that fans should "keep looking forward to what comes next."
Square Enix teases Octopath Traveler 3, aware of high expectations for the game
Square Enix has acknowledged high expectations for a potential Octopath Traveler 3, with producer Tomoya Asano expressing regret that no official announcement can be made at this time. The HD-2D RPG series has sold 7 million copies, and the development team is aware of the pressure to deliver a strong sequel. The franchise is celebrating its eighth anniversary, with plans to look ahead to its tenth.
Time travel, trials, and treasure awaits in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG with time travel elements, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on June 18, 2026. The preview highlights gameplay mechanics such as combat, puzzle-solving, weapon customization, and unique abilities for the fairy partner Faie. The development team discusses their choice of the action RPG genre and the challenges of integrating the HD-2D visual style with action gameplay.
