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In one of the recent Square Enix updates on Octopath Traveler 0, developers noted about 30 allies could join us, and the latest update on characters and relationship building confirmed that eight characters from the first game in the series will appear. The latest announcement also confirmed we’ll pick up some companions by following the main campaign questlines and be able to raise their Amity levels once they move to Wishvale.
The Octopath Traveler 0 character updates included the eight characters from the first game, six that we will meet as we deal with the Master of Fame Playwright Auguste, Master of Power Commander Tytos, and Master of Wealth Lady Herminia, and three additional travelers. Ophilia the cleric, Cyrus the scholar, Tressa the merchant, Olberic the warrior, Primrose the dancer, Alfyn the apothecary, Therion the thief, and H’aanit the hunter will all appear. As we complete campaigns, we’ll also see Alaune, Bargello, Eltrix, Richard, Rondo, and Solon. Meanwhile, as we travel, we might meet and be able to recruit Delitia the hunter, Esperre the apothecary, and Goodwin the dancer.
Once someone is in our party and we develop Wishvale enough, we’ll be able to spend time getting even closer to them. While we can use the Path Action Inquire at any time, with varying degrees of success, eventually we’ll be able to Inquire Further when in our town. Learning more has conditions, but unlocking it lets you check Amity, see possessions, and do things like further Entreat them to get additional items. The example screenshots show Stia at initially Amity level two and only having Healing Grape and Invigorating Nut (M) as possessions we could get as gifts by Entreating. By getting to level three Amity, the Dual Axe weapon also shows up as an Entreat item.
Here are the latest screenshots Square Enix shared:
Octopath Traveler 0 will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on December 4, 2025, and a demo is available.
