Video: Octopath Traveler I & II Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch 1 & 2)
Square Enix has released Octopath Traveler and Octopath Traveler 2 on Nintendo’s Switch 2 console this week, following a surprise announcement made in July. The HD-2D RPG titles feature enhanced visuals on the new hardware, with Square Enix confirming that the Switch 2 versions deliver improved resolution and framerate compared to their Nintendo Switch counterparts.
The releases have prompted numerous side-by-side graphics comparison videos being shared online by gaming outlets, allowing players to assess the visual differences between the two generations of hardware. RPG Site has conducted a detailed technical analysis examining how the games perform across multiple platforms, including Switch 2, Switch, PS5, PS4, and Steam Deck.
This represents a notable showcase of the Switch 2’s technical capabilities in its early library, with the HD-2D art style benefiting from the hardware upgrade. The simultaneous availability of both titles in the series on Nintendo’s latest hybrid system gives fans the opportunity to experience these acclaimed RPGs with enhanced visual fidelity.