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Square Enix Launches “Adventures of Elliot” on Switch 2, PS5, PC

6/19/2026

Summary

Square Enix Launches

Square Enix launched The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on June 18, 2026 for Switch 2, PS5 and PC.
The game uses the HD-2D engine for action-adventure play with Zelda-style exploration and time-travel.
Critics scored it 4/5 to 8/10, praising visuals and value while noting repetitive enemies and a thin, talkative-fairy story.
Hard mode lasts about 14 hours, with Switch 2 running the game solidly despite occasional slowdowns and longer loads than PC.

Summary

Faie Guides

The game is promoted as a comforting balm during turbulent times.
It is deliberately crafted for younger gamers, with the fairy Faie providing nonstop guidance and a low-stakes story focused on self-less adventuring.
A local co-op mode lets a second player control Faie, allowing friends or siblings to join.
Reviewers say Team Asano appears to be in a private contest to create the most outlandish game title.

History

Historical Context

Square Enix launched Octopath Traveler in July 2018, pioneering the HD-2D style that blends 16-bit sprites with 3-D lighting and sold over 3 million copies worldwide by 2022. The visual trademark, later used for Triangle Strategy and a 2025 Octopath Traveler 0, underpins the June 18 2026 release of The Adventures of Elliot, extending the retro-modern aesthetic across new platforms.

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Square Enix Launches

Square Enix launched The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales on June 18, 2026 for Switch 2, PS5 and PC.
The game uses the HD-2D engine for action-adventure play with Zelda-style exploration and time-travel.
Critics scored it 4/5 to 8/10, praising visuals and value while noting repetitive enemies and a thin, talkative-fairy story.
Hard mode lasts about 14 hours, with Switch 2 running the game solidly despite occasional slowdowns and longer loads than PC.

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