Final Fantasy 6 x Octopath Traveler: CotC is now live

Terra, Locke, and Edgar debut in the Travelers’ Mid-Year Reunion Festival.

Octopath Traveler: CotC's Final Fantasy 6 collab promo art — *Image credit: Square Enix*

As part of its ‘Travelers’ Mid-Year Reunion Festival’ celebrations, Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is collaborating with Final Fantasy 6, and the update is out now. This is the game’s version 4.2.4 patch, and it’s running from June 11 to July 9.

The collab features characters from Final Fantasy 6 (Terra, Locke, and Edgar), a brand-new adventure, collab-exclusive Keeper, 800 free Rubies, Sacred Seals, and more. Additional collaboration content set to be revealed in future updates.

Via a press release, here’s everything else we know about the update:

FINAL FANTASY VI Crossover Opens the Gate

The FINAL FANTASY VI collaboration officially begins today, bringing travelers from another world to join our travelers in a brand-new adventure. During the event, there will also be the chance to receive valuable rewards, collaboration-exclusive Keeper, 800 free Rubies, Sacred Seals, and more, with additional collaboration content set to be revealed in future updates.

Limited Traveler Phenn Steps Into the Story

Phenn, a much loved traveler from OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0, will also join the game for a limited time from June 18th. A gentle hunter who returns after enduring countless trials, Phenn carries the belief of “resilience and protection,” bringing travelers new story moments and fresh combat possibilities.

Generous Rewards, Limited-Time Events, and Journey Upgrades Await

To thank travelers for their continued support, the Mid-Year Celebration will bring a generous lineup of login bonuses and free rewards. By logging in during the first three days of the event, players can claim special 10-pull Guidance Tickets for a limited reward pool. Throughout the celebration, they can also receive up to 130 free Guidance pulls, 1,000 free Rubies, Awakening Stone Shards, and more.

A series of limited-time Mid-Year Celebration events will also open alongside the update. In the Kindling Wish event, players can earn rewards such as Grand Sacred Seals for Memory Travelers and Solistia Memory Travellers. The Myriad Post Office will also be available for a limited time, allowing travelers to collect themed stickers and exchange them for Rubies, Gold Guidestones, and other useful resources.

In addition, the game has introduced a range of quality-of-life improvements to make the overall adventure experience smoother and more intuitive. These include quick-claim options for mission and mailbox rewards, looking after new players with beginner-friendly combat support, accessory recommendations, and a one-tap Team Setup feature, helping travelers journey across Orsterra and Solistia more seamlessly than ever.