Square Enix Confirms Release Date for Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

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Square Enix recently announced that their new RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, will be released in 2026. The game, which has been compared to beloved classic RPGs and Square Enix’s own Octopath Traveler, was featured during the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase on February 5th and is quickly becoming one of the year’s most eagerly awaited titles.

RPG fans have been anticipating The Adventures of Elliot since it was first shown at the Square Enix Partner Showcase last summer on July 31, 2025. While the initial announcement included a trailer and a demo, it didn’t reveal when the game would be released. Today, Square Enix announced that The Adventures of Elliot will launch worldwide on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Is a Gorgeous HD-2D Action RPG by Square Enix

What’s special about The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales isn’t just who made it, but what it offers players – a compelling story, beautiful HD-2D graphics, and engaging gameplay. Created by Square Enix and Claytechworks (known for Bravely Default 2), The Adventures of Elliot combines the beloved look of classic pixel art with modern visual effects, making it one of the most visually appealing retro-style games released recently.

In the expansive world of Philabieldia, you play as Elliot, a young adventurer on a quest to discover the mysteries of the past. With his fairy friend, Faie, Elliot journeys through time, battling dangerous tribes and exploring ancient ruins outside the safe borders of the Kingdom of Huther. The game combines exciting exploration, fast-paced combat, and extensive character customization, all presented with a beautiful art style reminiscent of games like Octopath Traveler and Live A Live.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales’ Features

  • BREATHTAKING HD-2D GRAPHICS blending pixel art with modern visual effects, a hallmark of Square Enix’s recent style.
  • REAL-TIME ACTION COMBAT ditching turn-based systems for sword swings, bow shots, and dynamic battles.
  • DIVERSE WEAPON TYPES with seven different weapons such as swords, bows, chains, and sickles with unique abilities.
  • MAGICITE CUSTOMIZATION, where players use collected magicite fragments to enhance weapons with extra effects.
  • FAIRY COMPANION SUPPORT, where Faie assists in combat, item gathering, and puzzles, with optional co-op control.
  • TIME-SPANNING STORY triggered by the mysterious Doorway of Time across past and present.
  • EXPANSIVE WORLD in the beast-ridden continent of Philabieldia and its varied ruins.

A really interesting part of The Adventures of Elliot is how the way it handles time travel affects both how you play the game and the story itself. Instead of being stuck in one time or place, players will journey to different moments in history, each with its own unique look and role in the bigger picture.

The recent Nintendo Direct showed off some early gameplay of The Adventures of Elliot, revealing beautiful and varied environments – from peaceful countryside to crumbling ancient ruins. This gives a sense of a world full of stories and secrets to discover. It also looks like the game’s ability to travel through time won’t just be part of the story; it will be a key way players solve puzzles and explore the game world.

Players who tried the first demo, released when The Adventures of Elliot was first revealed in July 2025, have been impressed with the combat and exploration. Although progress in the demo won’t transfer to the full game, it allowed them to experience Elliot’s weapon and magic systems, Faie’s special abilities, and get a glimpse of the game’s intriguing world.

Scheduled for release in 2026, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is looking like one of the most exciting games coming out that year. Its stunning HD-2D graphics, innovative gameplay, and blend of classic and modern styles are creating a lot of anticipation. Given Square Enix’s history of making excellent RPGs, fans have good reason to be optimistic that it will live up to the hype.

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2026-02-05 19:45