One Piece Odyssey demo live now with save data transferable to full game
Last year, Bandai Namco announced One Piece Odyssey, a turn-based JRPG based on the long-running manga by writer/artist Eiichiro Oda, who also contributed original character and monster designs for the game. A demo has launched today that covers the first 1-2 hours with save data that is transferable to the full release.
According to producer Katsuaki Tsuzuki, the demo will introduce players to the unique island where Odyssey takes place, original characters Lim and Adio, and the basic gameplay systems. He also says that players who are worried a turn-based RPG will be too boring or the pace of play will be too slow will be assuaged by the demo. "Typical command battle tends to be boring with button mashing," he explains, "but One Piece Odyssey takes a unique approach that incorporates elements of One Piece to provide a challenging battle experience that requires precise thinking and strategy, which can be seen in the demo version."
One Piece Odyssey will release January 12, 2023 for PC via Steam and January 13, 2023 for PS4, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The demo is now live on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace.