Square Enix Announces Transfer of OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC Operations to NetEase Games
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Square Enix has made a major announcement regarding the service operations of their popular HD-2D RPG, OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC. Starting January 16, 2025, NetEase Games will take over the management of the game's Western versions. This decision comes as the game approaches its 2.5-year anniversary, coinciding with a significant milestone for both the game and its fanbase.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC is an immersive role-playing game set in the world of Orsterra, a world fans will recognize from the original OCTOPATH TRAVELER game. The RPG offers players an evolved, command-style battle system with 2D pixel art and 3D-CG effects that enhance the visual experience. With over 64 characters to choose from, players can craft unique teams and explore a captivating story set years before the events of the first OCTOPATH TRAVELER game.
✉️Producer Letter✉️
— OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC (@octopath_cotc) November 26, 2024
Thank you for all of your support. We would like to share a special message from #OCTOPATHCotC producers Hirohito Suzuki and Takahiro Inoue. pic.twitter.com/6FbdZhpUuH
Why the Transfer to NetEase Games?
This service transition is part of Square Enix’s effort to ensure the long-term success of OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC. Since December 2023, NetEase Games has already been managing the game’s operations in Mainland China and Southeast Asia, where the game was launched. The collaboration with NetEase Games will now extend to the Western versions of the game, providing the same level of service and content updates that players in these regions have enjoyed.
According to the producers, Hirohito Suzuki and Takahiro Inoue, the collaboration with NetEase was a strategic decision to maintain the quality and frequency of content updates for the game. In their official announcement on X (formerly Twitter), they stated, "With the 2.5-year anniversary approaching in January 2025, we decided that the best way to continue to provide quality content for everyone was to work in collaboration with NetEase."
What Does This Mean for Players?
Players can rest assured that the transition will be smooth. The game’s data will be easily transferable without any issues, ensuring that everyone can continue their journey in OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC without disruption. After the service transfer is completed, players can expect additional main story content and various updates, which will be released post-transfer to enhance their gameplay experience.
Square Enix also reassures players that they can expect uninterrupted service, thanks to the established experience of NetEase Games in managing OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC in other regions. The partnership with NetEase Games promises fresh content, improved service, and a continued commitment to the game’s success in the Western market.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next for OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC?
With the transition to NetEase Games, fans of OCTOPATH TRAVELER: CotC can look forward to the future with excitement. The move will ensure that the game continues to receive the updates it needs to thrive, offering new story content, character expansions, and perhaps more immersive features to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Players can rest easy knowing that they will enjoy the same high-quality RPG experience they've come to love, with seamless data transfers and uninterrupted service after January 16, 2025.
