In line with the 8th anniversary of the series, Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 Switch 2 is officially here, but it looks like those who own the original Switch version won't be getting an upgrade to the current generation console. Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 is one of the most beloved RPGs of the last decade, and playing it on Switch 2 is something many fans have been waiting for. However, Square Enix and Nintendo are missing a huge opportunity by not offering the upgrade to the original Switch copy.
Instead, those who already own the first two Octopath Traveler Games for the original Switch console will need to be repurchased. This is a huge move on Square Enix's part and could ultimately prevent the series from thriving on Switch 2. Since the console launched last year, Nintendo has been allowing users to upgrade to the Switch 2 version for a small fee, making this decision even more puzzling.
Octopath Travel 1 and 2 skipping the Switch 2 upgrade path is doing fans a disservice.
This isn't the only controversial decision made in this Switch 2 version. player's Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 Saves cannot be transferred to Switch 2, adding fuel to the fire. There were a number of Switch games that included Switch 2 upgrades, and Square Enix even allowed several games to be upgraded with the Switch 2 upgrade.
- Final Fantasy Tactics: Ivalice Chronicles – free
- Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven – $9.99
- Dragon Quest 3 HD – 2D Remake – free
If Square Enix is willing to provide upgrades for these games, that only makes sense for what's next. Octopath Traveler This is a series to get the same treatment. of course, Octopath Traveler It's a newer IP than the aforementioned trio, so it might have something to do with it. That doesn't mean this is the right move for Square Enix.
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Octopath Traveler is one of the many great games Square Enix has made, and allowing players to upgrade for a fraction of the asking price is simply a more consumer-friendly approach. If fans want 1st or 2nd play Octopath Traveler If you want to play the game on Switch 2, you'll have to shell out an eye-watering $59.99 separately, or you can purchase the game as a digital bundle for $74.99. Even if you're an avid physical media collector, it'll be hard for you to turn down the digital bundle because of the huge discounts that come with it.
The most recent work in the series, Octopath Traveler 0was released last year in two separate versions, originally for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, with transferable save data scuttling any upgrade possibilities.
For many longtime fans, it feels like games are becoming more and more expensive, and Octopath Traveler The Switch 2 upgrade would have made the announcement much more interesting. Even if it's cheaper than the price of some Switch 2 games, $60 feels outrageous when you could have easily upgraded for $5 or $10.
Nintendo's Switch 2 upgrade system makes leveling up your Switch 2 much easier.
Moving from an old console to a new console can be difficult. Of course, there are plenty of games that are compatible with the original Switch list as well. However, the Switch 2 upgrade improves the overall quality of the game's previous version. This is a sure way to bridge the gap between the latest generation version and the latest generation version. In most cases, many of these Switch 2 upgrades are free, which makes them even better.
A look at the most notable Switch 2 upgrades and their prices
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons – $4.99
- diver dave – free
- let go – free
- hades 2 – free
- Hello Kitty Island Adventure – $9.99
- High on life – free
- Hollow Knight and Hollow Knight: Silksong – free
- Kirby and the Forgotten Lands – $19.99
- Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – $9.99
- no man's sky – free
- Pokemon Legends: ZA – $9.99
- red dead redemption – free
- Sonic Racing: Crossworld – $9.99
- stardew valley – free
- super mario bros wonder – $19.99
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom – $9.99 each
This makes sense, as many of the more expensive upgrades are first-party Nintendo games exclusive to the brand. But even Square Enix has one of the more expensive options at $10. Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven upgrade. So it's not like Square Enix has to go down the free route. If the company could continue to make money, Octopath Traveler Upgrades are priced similarly. Even $20 would have felt like a bargain compared to the options Square Enix chose.
Original Switch users may be better off sticking with their older copy of Octopath Traveler.
You might be tempted to buy the Switch 2 version. Octopath Traveler To play on the new console. However, if your original Switch is working fine, continuing to play that version may be your best course of action. Of course, it's ultimately a personal decision, but refraining from buying the new Switch 2 version could also be a surefire way to send a message to Square Enix.
There are a lot of special Square Enix games out there. same franchise final fantasy and Kingdom Hearts It has been one of the biggest series offered by the developer, and games such as Chrono Trigger It had a huge impact on the entire genre. Octopath Traveler is a reminder that Square Enix is still capable of creating amazing RPGs with compelling stories. It's no surprise that the company would want to sell as many as possible of two great games, but allowing fans who already own the game to upgrade at a cheaper price would have been a small but effective way to show appreciation for the 8th anniversary.
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July 13, 2018
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T for Teens: blood, fantasy violence, mild language, suggestive themes, alcohol
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nintendo
