PlayStation 5

Octopath Traveler 0, which was announced earlier this year during Nintendo Direct, is now available.

In Octopath Traveler 0, players will experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings in an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra. The game features returning core elements from the series, and–for the first time in series history–players will be able to customize their own protagonist and rebuild their hometown after it has been destroyed with the new town build feature. The story builds upon that of the mobile game Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent, adding new story content where players rebuild their town, and reinterpreted story beats unfold throughout. Fans familiar with the series can enjoy the return of its iconic HD-2D art style, the ability to interact with other characters in various ways through Path Actions, and the Break and Boost battle system which can turn the tide of battle.

If you want to try the game, a demo is available with three hours of content. Progress can be transferred to the full game.

Octopath Traveler 0 is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.

During the latest Nintendo Direct last week Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of the 2000 game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and the second remake of the game after the Nintendo 3DS version that have been released in 2013.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past tells the story of the Hero and his friends as they discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, they uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. The fate of the world now rests in your hands.

Key features of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined include:

• Hand-Crafted Aesthetic - The character designs, originally crafted by world-renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, have been reimagined into a charming 3D art style using dolls actually created in the real world. Environments and dungeons are also brought to life with a unique hand-crafted, diorama-style aesthetic that vividly illustrates the beloved world of the Dragon Quest series.
• Enhanced Story - While remaining faithful to the original story, the narrative of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has been enhanced to provide a more streamlined story experience. Alongside the main adventure, players can enjoy optional side quests, stories and minigames.
• Thrilling Battle System - The turn-based battle system has been overhauled with significant changes to offer more dynamic and thrilling battles, including an updated vocation system that features a “Moonlighting” mechanic, allowing players to use two vocations at one, a “Let Loose” ability that can be activated when a character gets worked up, and a new "Monster Master" vocation that introduces the “Positive Reinforcement” vocational perk that summons powerful monsters to assault any enemy.
• Memorable Characters - Journey alongside characters like Keifer, the prince of Estard, and Maribel, the daughter of a mayor, as well as many other allies and enemies.
• Sprawling Exploration - Unlock, expand and explore different worlds by collecting fragments and completing tablets. The varied worlds feature bustling towns to visit, challenging dungeons to conquer, quests to partake on and so much more.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements - A host of quality-of-life improvements have been implemented in the game for a smooth experience, including a redesigned UI that will allow for easier access to information.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will be released on 5 February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.

Square Enix has announced that the remake of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II titled Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be released on 30 October 2025. Also 9 screenshots of the games have been revealed.

Dragon Quest, which was first released today 39 years ago, on 27 May 1986, on the Famicom (Nintendo Entertainment System outside of Japan), is the first game in the Dragon Quest series. The player controls the hero character who is charged with saving the Kingdom of Alefgard and rescuing its princess from the evil Dragonlord. Dragon Quest II, which was released in 1987 n the Famicom, takes place 100 years later and starts with an evil wizard named Hargon destroying Moonbrooke Castle. Dragon Quest III, which received a HD-2D version last year, is chronologically the first game in The Erdrick Trilogy.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake will be released on 30 October 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows.

Square Enix has released a playable demo of the upcoming action RPG Visions of Mana, the first mainline entry to the Mana series in more than 15 years.

In the demo, players will embark on a journey that begins partway through Chapter 1, starting at Rime Falls and continuing into different areas, including the Fallow Steppe and Rhata Harbor. Those up for the challenge can also take on the chapter’s final boss, the Kraken. Players can join up with three party members, Val, Careena and Morley, and experiment with the Wind and Moon classes to enhance their demo experience.

Although save data from the demo cannot be carried over to the full game, as the content has been altered for a more satisfying experience, players with save data from the demo and who purchase Visions of Mana will receive three weapons for Val, including the Gladius, Falx and Horn Lance, by starting their playthrough of the full game and proceeding as far as Chapter 1.

Visions of Mana will be released on 29 August 2024 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC via Steam. You can watch the demo announce trailer here.