Octopath Traveler 0 update brings improved sound quality, performance improvements, and more

by Mikhail Madnani on 30 January, 2026

Square Enix has released a new update for Octopath Traveler 0 bringing in improvements to sound quality, performance, and many fixes.

The update is rolling out now and it should be live on all platforms soon. You can find the patch notes via Square Enix below:

Octopath Traveler 0 January 2026 update patch notes
Release Notes

Improved sound quality

Improved overall game performance

Fixed an issue where the museum's interior would not change after upgrading it

Fixed an issue where achievements would not unlock as normal on some platforms

Fixed an issue where data would not save correctly on some platforms

Other minor bug fixes

If you haven't gotten the game yet, you can read my thoughts on how it plays on Steam Deck here, my full platform comparison covering all consoles and PC here, and James' review here.

Octopath Traveler 0 is now available for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam). You can find all our Octopath Traveler 0 guides covering quests, items, and much more here.