Every fact on this page applies to update 1.0.5, the one version tested. Other versions may behave differently.
No emulator needed: Octopath Traveler 0 runs natively on the Apple chip. How nxnative compares with emulators
Running through nxnative
How Octopath Traveler 0 runs
Octopath Traveler 0 plays on the iPhone and, with update 1.0.5, runs at 60 fps instead of the 30 fps it has on the Switch. The iPhone app came to about 4 GB in the last published sizes.
How it runs
The game caps itself at 30 fps in its Switch settings. nxnative lifts that cap to 60 while the game runs. The game moves by the time that has passed, not by frame count, so 30 and 60 fps runs of the same input reached the same scenes at the same moments. Nothing speeds up.
On the Mac, a fresh save played through character creation and the story opening into free play, 26 minutes without an error. On an iPhone, character creation, name entry and the opening played with clean sound and working saves.
If you would rather save battery, DM_FPS_TARGET=30 in the app's env.txt file keeps the game at its own 30 fps.
Controls
The Packed app starts in the 2D touch layout. When the game asks for your character's name and favourite dish, the iPhone shows a text box for typing.
The game reads a mouse but not the touch screen, so tapping its menus does nothing. Use the virtual gamepad or a controller.
Good to know
- Battles have not been tested yet.
- Tested with update 1.0.5. Other versions may behave differently.
Known issues
- Battles have not been tested yet.
Packing command
Run this in your nxnative folder on the Build Mac. Replace the game folder and the keys path with your own. Add --platform mac-app to get a Mac app instead of an iPhone and iPad app.
python3 scripts/build_ipa_from_nsp.py ~/Games/octopath-traveler-0 -k ~/keys/prod.keysPut update 1.0.5 in the game folder to get 60 fps.
FAQ
Does Octopath Traveler 0 work with nxnative?
Yes. Octopath Traveler 0 is tested with nxnative on update 1.0.5. With update 1.0.5 it runs at 60 fps.
Which iPhone, iPad or Mac do I need to play Octopath Traveler 0?
An iPhone 15 Pro or newer (A17 Pro chip or later) or an iPad with an M1 chip or later, on iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, or a Mac with Apple silicon. iPads with the A17 Pro chip (iPad mini) have the iPhone 15 Pro's chip but are untested by nxnative. Packing needs a Mac with macOS 26.6 or later and Xcode 27.1.
Is Octopath Traveler 0 included?
No. Neither this site nor nxnative includes any game. You Pack Octopath Traveler 0 from your own copy of the game, with keys dumped from your own Switch.
Does online play work in Octopath Traveler 0?
Online play in Octopath Traveler 0 is not confirmed to work, so do not count on it.
