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Critics are largely favorable toward The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on Switch 2, praising the HD-2D art style adaptation to action combat, exploration-driven design, and tight gameplay; outlets have given strong marks (5/5, 8/10, 4.5/5) from several reviewers, while noting occasional performance dips on Switch 2 and minor issues like depth perception—the overall reception is positive and enthusiastic.
After feedback from its debut demo, The Adventures of Elliot’s developers reveal Faie the fairy’s constant commentary surprised players; they added a setting to reduce her dialogue, and implemented other QoL and balance tweaks (faster menus, quicker weapon load-outs with Magicite, increased base movement speed, and four difficulty options) ahead of its June 18 release on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox, and PC.
Square Enix announces Final Fantasy Resonance, a new PS5 turn-based RPG that is not a port or remake of Brave Exvius but a ground-up reimagining built on its foundations; the game uses HD-2D visuals, introduces Visions to summon famous FF characters without replacing your characters' moves, has no microtransactions or live-service elements, and aims for a vibrant, Dragon Quest–like tone per IGN preview.
Square Enix and Lancarse announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the series’ first HD-2D RPG, for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC, releasing October 22, 2026. The game features cinematic pixel art, a timeline-based turn-based battle system with staggering, Visions that power up allies, and Espers (summons), plus airship exploration and Brave Exvius‑connected side quests. Pre-orders span Standard, Digital Deluxe, and Early Purchase editions with bonuses like the Magitek Airship & Squire Starter Pack and various early perks.
Square Enix announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D FF game, which reimagines the Brave Exvius story (now shuttered) with new overworlds, a redesigned turn-based combat system, 3D-style cinematics in pixel art, and 33 original tracks. It’s not a simple port but a standalone reimagining that launches October 22 on PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Square Enix and Claytechworks released a 13-minute behind-the-scenes video for the HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, featuring producer Naofumi Matsushita, director Shota Fukebaru, and Tomoya Asano discussing the production process, challenges, and the game’s systems and characters ahead of its June 18 release on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC; a Prologue demo is available now.
Square Enix's HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is estimated to take about 30 hours for a standard playthrough and up to 50 hours for full exploration across four eras, with optional activities and mini-games unlocked via Faie's magic; releasing June 18 on PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch 2, with a demo available.
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.