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Square Enix teases Octopath Traveler 3, acknowledging the high expectations but offering no details yet; the franchise is nearing its 10th anniversary, has around 7 million copies sold, and the team says they’ll strive to meet the hype, while Octopath Traveler 1 and 2 are headed to Nintendo Switch 2 (already released in Japan).
Kotaku’s Rebekah Valentine curates eight follow-ups for fans of The Adventures of Elliot, spanning HD‑2D, story-heavy RPGs (Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy), action RPGs (Bastion and Hades), a Zelda‑like (Link’s Awakening on Switch), a long-form indie (CrossCode), Mina the Hollower, a Souls‑like twist (Death’s Door), and a classic time‑travel RPG (Chrono Trigger)—offering diverse vibes and pacing while chasing the same sense of adventure.
Naoki Yoshida says remakes of FF6, 8, or 9 would be massive and likely require four or five installments, making rapid releases unlikely; he notes FF7 Remake’s multi‑part approach, while HD‑2D could offer a feasible path for a FF6 revival, leveraging nostalgic visuals with a modern edge and building on Square Enix’s existing HD‑2D slate.
Square Enix released a new trailer for Final Fantasy Resonance, an HD-2D offline RPG based on the first arc of Final Fantasy Brave Exvius, and opened pre-orders for Switch and Switch 2 digital editions. The game will launch on October 22 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows via Steam and the Microsoft Store. The story follows Rain and Lasswell as they investigate the Earth Shrine in Grandshelt and confront Veritas of the Dark to protect scattered Crystals, with a Collector’s Edition including an artbook, soundtrack, and trading card promo, plus English and Japanese audio and a notable voice cast.
GameSpot's Final Fantasy: Resonance trailer imagines a world where FF7's bold 3D leap never happened, shifting focus from franchise crossovers to the Brave Exvius core cast (Rain, Lasswell, Fina, Lid, Nichol, Jake) as they protect Crystals from the Sworn Eight of Paladia; the HD-2D title arrives Oct 22 on PC and consoles, with Switch upgrade paths a noted caveat.
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.