![A paper map unfolded to show an island scene, with volcanos and ships and sea monsters, and hands holding it either side.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/EG24_Maps%26Games_Article_Illo_AW.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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FromSoftware owner Kadokawa acquires Octopath Traveler studio
"To strengthen the ability to create IP in games."
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Long read | Who is qualified to make a world? In search of the magic of maps
"You're travelling with your imagination..."
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Octopath Traveler 2 headed to Xbox next year
Like A Dragon titles, Ace Attorney Trilogy coming to Game Pass.
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Feature | What we've been playing
Brawls and screenshots.
![A paper map unfolded to show an island scene, with volcanos and ships and sea monsters, and hands holding it either side.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/EG24_Maps%26Games_Article_Illo_AW.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Octopath Traveler artwork featuring all hand-drawn eight characters](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/octopath_traveller_e3_deal.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
FromSoftware owner Kadokawa acquires Octopath Traveler studio
![Octopath Traveller 2 - a man approaches a bishop outside of a small countryside church and cottage](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/octopath-traveler-4.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Octopath Traveler 2 headed to Xbox next year
![Street Fighter 6 characters](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Street-Fighter-6_YiZB2tc.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Octopath Traveller 2 - a man stands amongst tombstones on a high peak above the city](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/octopath-traveler-3.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Octopath Traveler 2 demo is out now on all platforms
![Octopath Traveller 2 - a character walks towards a small golden orange hut glowing in sepia-hued countryside surroundings](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/octopath-traveler-2_WrhIJsd.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Despite some missteps, Octopath Traveller 2 is a little more refined than its predecessor
![A young nurse lady carries a sleeping child on her back.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/octopathtraveler.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)