From Twinfinite: "Is Octopath Traveler Open World? Octopath Traveler, the JRPG from Square Enix that was announced at the Nintendo Switch reveal event has finally launched. As we were shown the first time we saw the game, it features beautiful pixel-art graphics, turn-based combat, eight playable characters, and an emotional soundtrack."
Fans of the Octopath Traveler series might be interested in a new book coming from Square Enix. Later this year, the company is releasing The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 in partnership with Dark Horse. This is a hardcover book spanning over 200 pages.
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 reveals new physical release for Nintendo Switch with both games on one cartridge - pre-order here.
I actually thought this was an April Fools when I heard about it a couple of days ago.
Square Enix hosting big Nintendo Switch eShop sale with lowest prices for Octopath Traveler, Romancing SaGa 2 remake, and more.
No, it has load screens between each area. Also, each area is an overworld.