"Octopath Traveler 0": Introducing companions who stand together against the tyrannical king's ambitions, and facilities such as the "Monster Arena" built through town building

Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/933/G093343/20251006010/

Editorial Department: Yagishima | 2025/10/14 13:00 (UTC)

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Square Enix today (October 14, 2025) released the latest information for “Octopath Traveler 0,” scheduled for release on December 4th. The game will be available on Switch2 / PS5 / Xbox Series X|S / Switch / PS4. The PC version is scheduled for release on December 5th.

“Octopath Traveler 0” is the latest installment in the series, set on the continent of Olsteria first introduced in the original “Octopath Traveler.” It tells a story of revenge and restoration centered around the divine ring. This time, details have been revealed about the companions who stand alongside the player (the protagonist) against the tyrant king’s ambitions to dominate Olsteria, as well as facilities constructed through town-building.

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The revealed companions are: Pius, a priest (CV: Jun’ichi Yanagi), Ciascha, a dancer (CV: Yumi Hara), Kalinga, a merchant (CV: Rie Takahashi), and Serk, a scholar (CV: Atsushi Abe). Each character can use unique special abilities.

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Priest Pius

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Dancer Ciascha

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Merchant Kalinga

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Scholar Serk

The new feature known as “Town-Building” allows players to construct various facilities such as a base capable of cooking, farms and pastures for harvesting different materials, and shops that expand their product lineup with information gathered on travels or even acquire rare trade items.

This time, details were revealed about unique facilities like the Monster Arena, where players can battle captured monsters and earn rewards upon victory, and the Museum, which allows players to enjoy music from sheet music found during travel and reflect on memories through personal journals.

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Square Enix plans to release “Octopath Traveler 0” on December 4, 2025. This title unfolds a story of revenge and restoration centered around the divine ring in the same setting—the continent of Olsteria—from the original “Octopath Traveler.” Having had the opportunity to experience some new features included in this installment, I’ll share an overview with impressions.

[September 3, 2025, 10:00 PM]

Official Website for “OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0”

“Octopath Traveler 0,” a story of revenge and restoration centered on the divine ring, introduces new companions who stand against the tyrant king’s ambitions to dominate Olsteria, as well as unique facilities built through town-building.

The Ultimate Ruler: “Emperor” Pardeus III

The absolute ruler who commands wealth, power, and fame at will. He dominates the Edras Kingdom with an iron grip.
His desires are insatiable—his campaign of invasion begins to bring all of Olsteria under his control.

As warfare spreads across numerous nations, countless tragedies unfold…
Will the one chosen by the ring be able to shatter the tyrant king’s ambitions?
The desire of the ultimate ruler will soon engulf Olsteria!

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Companions Who Stand Together

Traveler Pius (CV: Jun’ichi Yanagi)

Occupation: Priest

Bishop of the Holy Flame Church.
A distant relative of the protagonist’s mother.
He was cared for by the protagonist’s mother in childhood and wishes to repay her kindness.

Special Ability: Scale of Justice
For several turns, inflicts physical defense/down and elemental defense/down on all enemies, while boosting physical attack/up and elemental attack/up for all allies.

Ciascha (CV: Yumi Hara)

Occupation: Dancer

A traveling dancer with a unique sense of perception.
Possesses exceptional singing ability and seeks a partner who understands her artistic sensibility and is willing to perform alongside her.

Special Ability: Rhythmic Aria
For several turns, grants the target ally an effect that bypasses weaknesses regardless of their type.

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Kalinga (CV: Rie Takahashi)

Occupation: Merchant

A merchant from a small village in Riverland.
Calm and gentle in appearance and speech, she easily puts people at ease and gains their trust.
She has sharp business instincts and never misses an opportunity.

Special Ability: Merchant’s Keen Eye
For several turns, boosts physical attack for all allies and grants one chance to dodge a physical attack.

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Serk (CV: Atsushi Abe)

Occupation: Scholar

A scholar researching spirit stones.
He is gathering funds to hire capable assistants for studying a massive spirit stone, and is well-known as an eccentric in academic circles.

Special Ability: True Worth of Spirit Stones
Deals one instance each of fire, ice, lightning, wind, light, and darkness elemental damage to all enemies.

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System Introduction

Town-Building Monster Arena
A facility built through progression in adventure, where players can battle monsters.
Players can take on “Capture Requests” and participate in matches against captured monsters!
Complete requests and win battles to earn various rewards!

Museum
Players can enjoy music from sheet music collected during travel and reflect on memories by reading personal journals.
Additionally, it’s possible to display legendary treasures rumored to exist somewhere in the world.
You can also change the BGM of Wishveil—gather your favorite pieces and set them as preferred tracks!

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