Octopath Traveler 0 Receives New Update On Switch And Switch 2 – Nintendo Life

Octopath Traveler 0 made its debut on the Switch and Switch 2 late last year, and to get the new year underway, Square Enix has now released another update for this new entry in the established HD-2D role-playing series.

This update includes improvements to the game’s performance, sound quality, and a handful of other fixes. Here’s the full rundown, and if there are any other details shared about this update, we’ll let you know.

Octopath Traveler 0 Update – 30th January 2026

Update Notice:

An update with the following changes was rolled out on the date listed below.

Release Notes:

• Improved sound quality
• Improved overall game performance
• Fixed an issue where the museum’s interior would not change after upgrading it
• Fixed an issue where achievements would not unlock as normal on some platforms
• Fixed an issue where data would not save correctly on some platforms

Release Date – January 30, 2026

We hope you continue to enjoy Octopath Traveler 0

If you haven’t already tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2, there’s a demo available on the eShop. Save data will also carry over to the full game if you decide to purchase it.

In our Switch 2 review, we called Octopath Traveler 0 a ‘victory lap’ for the beloved series, awarding it nine out of ten stars.

“Even if it’s a retread in some ways, though, an absolutely monstrous amount of content, interesting new gameplay elements, gorgeous visuals, and compelling storytelling all come together to make Octopath Traveler 0 a must-buy.”

Have you tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2 yet? Let us know in the comments.