To celebrate, the development team has released a new piece of artwork from designer Yoshio Watanabe on social media.
Translated, the post reads:
"Octopath Traveler 6th anniversary! The commemorative illustration is by designer Yoshio Watanabe. Octopath 2 is also currently distributing a free update that allows you to battle with the main characters of Octopath 1. Maybe Olberik and the others look like this...? If you haven't yet, please check it out!"
Though we weren't to know it at the time, Octopath Traveler's stunning HD-2D art style would go on to influence the likes of Live A Live, TRIANGLE STRATEGY, and the upcoming remakes for Dragon Quest 1, 2, and 3.