The Octopath Traveler series has officially surpassed 6 million units sold, a significant milestone for Square Enix. This impressive figure includes both physical shipments and digital downloads of the original Octopath Traveler, its sequel, Octopath Traveler II, and the newly introduced Octopath Traveler 0. This achievement comes just a year after the series celebrated reaching 5 million sales, showcasing the growing popularity of these titles among gamers worldwide. The first game in the series, which launched to critical acclaim, has sold over 3 million units since its release, while Octopath Traveler II has made its mark with 1 million units sold by June 2023.

In a recent live stream, Naoki Yoshida, the series producer of Final Fantasy, hinted that a port of Final Fantasy 16 to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 could be on the horizon. This revelation comes on the heels of the game’s recent announcement for Xbox Series X/S, marking a significant shift in Square Enix’s strategy towards multiplatform releases. With Yoshida stating that “it’s just Nintendo left,” fans are buzzing with excitement over the potential for this beloved title to reach a broader audience.