Octopath Traveler 2 was announced at the September 2022 Nintendo Direct, and has fans speculating about what new features will set it apart from the first Octopath Traveler. The trailer showcases the eight new party members that players will be getting to know, what classes they will be, and how these characters interact with NPCs using job actions outside of combat. However, fans have pointed out that these characters share the same classes as those in the first game.