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Square Enix’s HD-2D action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales receives several final previews, with outlets praising its Zelda-inspired dungeon design, time-travel mechanics, and optional fairy companion. A prologue/demo is now on the Switch 2 eShop, ahead of the full release on June 18, 2026 for Switch 2 and other platforms.
A hands-on preview of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales shows a Zelda-inspired HD-2D action RPG from Square Enix that blends classic dungeon puzzles with modern depth. The demo highlights open-world exploration, time-shifting Ages, a modular combat system using Magicite upgrades, and Faie the companion adding unique abilities, all wrapped in lush, living environments. With strong visuals and a familiar yet fresh Zelda feel, the game is slated to launch on Switch 2 on June 18.
Gotcha Gotcha Games released a teaser for a new RPG Maker project that shifts the series from traditional 2D to HD-2D visuals, mirroring Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest’s HD-2D remakes, with English and Japanese social accounts launched alongside a teaser trailer.
Square Enix and Claytechworks announced The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a HD-2D action RPG launching June 18 for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) at $59.99, with Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Collector’s Edition pre-orders. Bundled bonuses include the Digital Deluxe Edition Pack and Elliot’s Departure Pack, while the Collector’s Edition offers soundtrack and a desktop clock, all set in a thousand-year adventure alongside a fairy companion.
Square Enix’s HD-2D Zelda-inspired The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is set for a Switch 2 release on June 18, with a free demo on the eShop. The game follows Elliot and a fairy companion as they travel through four ages—Safekeeping, Reconstruction, Magic and Budding—showcasing stylish boss fights and lush HD-2D visuals.
Square Enix is developing its first HD-2D action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, to challenge its genre range and reach new audiences, with the game set for release in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2 and a demo available now.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a charming HD-2D action RPG inspired by SNES classics like Zelda, featuring exploration, puzzle-solving, and engaging combat with unique mechanics like a fairy companion and weapon upgrades, despite some technical issues in the demo.
Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel to the 2019 RPG, featuring a town-building element where players can customize and rebuild the hometown of Wishvale after it is burned down, with gameplay retaining the original's battle system and visual style. The game is set to release on December 4th, 2023.
Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler 0 for Switch 1 and 2, releasing on December 4, 2025, featuring new gameplay elements like town building and customizable protagonists, alongside classic HD-2D visuals and turn-based battles.
Square Enix announced Octopath Traveler 0, a prequel in the series, set to release on December 4 for Switch and Switch 2, featuring new gameplay elements, a customizable protagonist, and a story of restoration in the realm of Orsterra.
Square Enix's HD-2D art style, popularized by Octopath Traveler, is being used in the Dragon Quest 3 remake, sparking interest in potential remakes of other classic games like Final Fantasy VI. Producer Masaaki Hayasaka expressed a personal desire to see FFVI in HD-2D, noting the artistic challenges involved in adapting games with established aesthetics. The Dragon Quest 3 remake aims to rejuvenate the series' user base by offering a fresh entry point while maintaining nostalgic elements. The success of Dragon Quest XI influenced the remake's development.
The article argues that the Erdrick Trilogy (Dragon Quest I, II, and III) is the perfect candidate for the HD-2D remake treatment, especially given the strong ties and references to these games in Dragon Quest XI. The remake would not only honor the series' legacy but also introduce these classic titles to a new generation with enhanced visuals and gameplay improvements.
A fan project by 3D pixel artist Dott reimagines the original Pokemon Red and Blue games in an HD-2D style using the Unreal Engine, showcasing locations like Pallet Town and Vermillion City. The project takes inspiration from recent Square Enix titles like Octopath Traveler II and Triangle Strategy. While official HD-2D remakes of classic Pokemon games are unlikely, Dott's channel also includes videos depicting Square Enix classics like Final Fantasy Tactics and Chrono Trigger in the HD-2D style.
3D pixel artist Dott has created digital dioramas in the "HD-2D" graphics style, which combines pixel art with modern 3D rendering, as a tribute to the Pokémon universe. The videos, running in Unreal Engine 5, showcase a surreal and dreamy atmosphere that is both familiar and new, featuring elegant lighting and bokeh effects. The "HD-2D" style was first introduced in Square Enix's Octopath Traveler and has since been used in three more games, including a remake of 1994's Live A Live.
Classic RPG Live A Live, which was remade in HD-2D last year, is coming to PlayStation 4, PS5, and PC via Steam on April 27. The game features multiple protagonists and paths, each with their own distinct mechanics and systems. The remake includes remastered music from Yoko Shimomura. A demo is currently available on PS4, PS5, and Steam.