'The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023' Arrives in English September 2026
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March 4thth 2026
Today publisher Dark Horse Books revealed that they have partnered with Square Enix to release a new book for JRPG fans to enjoy later later this year with The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023. The new book will be an English translated edition for Japanese original from 2023.
The 224-page hardcover will highlight the artwork and developer commentary behind Octopath Traveler II and the series' prequel, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent. Players will get to see the early artwork and beautiful key art for both of the titles when it arrives on September 1st 2026.
The book was originally released in Japan in 2023 and this upcoming edition marks the first time it will be available in English. It is not the first volume to receive this treatment either, as Dark Horse were also the publisher behind The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2016-2020 in 2024. This book also included artwork for Champions of the Continent as well as the original game, making the upcoming release a direct continuation and perfect for collectors.
Like the previous book, expect a showcase of the concepts and designs behind the characters, their in-game pixel art versions, locations, key moments, enemies, items, and more. The stunning visuals of the game began with the talent of the artists behind the series, with this being a fantastic collection of some of that work.
Octopath Traveler is a turn-based RPG series from Acquire and Square Enix that began in 2018. Octopath Traveler II was first released in 2023 and is now available on PC and console, continuing the “eight-path” structure that follows eight protagonists across its world of Solistia. The game delivered unique stories and abilities for the characters to compliment its strategic combat and exploration.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is a free-to-play prequel released on mobile and set in Orsterra, before the events of the original game. It retains the single-player turn-based combat, but adds 'gacha' features found in other free games. Champions of the Continent was downloaded 3 million times in just 2 days, making it a hit for developer.
More artbooks making their way to the West is never a bad thing and the appetite for them seems to have no end. Dark Horse are a prolific publisher of artbooks for video games in their own right, but have struck a partnership with Square Enix to help bring more to players through translated editions, including 2025's The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021, so it is likely more will be coming in the future.
Future updates for The Art of Octopath Traveler: 2020-2023 will be shared here and expect retail listings for the book to become available very soon for pre-orders.
