Can You Play Octopath Traveler 2 on Steam Deck?

It’s almost time for Octopath Traveler II, and you know what that means! Fans of Square-Enix’s other turn-based JRPG series … no, not that one. No, not that one either. THAT ONE. Yeah. OK … are getting ready to jump back into the world of Octopath Traveler! But, for the sake of options, some players are asking if the unique, eight-fold story structure will be compatible with the Steam Deck.

It was honestly a surprise to see the original title be released for PC. But, it does this writer’s heart good to see the sequel following the precedent set by the first game. That said, just because it’ll be available on PC doesn’t automatically mean it’ll be compatible with the Steam Deck. So, let’s dive into this topic as we seek to prove definitively whether or not Octopath Traveler II will be available on Valve’s handheld device.

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Can You Play Octopath Traveler 2 on Steam Deck?

Yes! In fact, not only is the game fully compatible with the Steam Deck, it’s been verified! This effectively means that a ton of work has been put into making sure it works well with the portable console. For example, you’ll see native Steam Deck controller iconography, the in-game interface text is readable, and more! It should be noted, however, that you’ll need an internet connection to set the game up, but as far as we can tell at the time of writing, you shouldn’t need an active connection after that.

So, be prepared to travel whilst exploring the world of Octopath Traveler II!

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