A brand-new HD-2D action-RPG from Square Enix has been announced during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is set to release during 2026, but a demo exclusively for Switch 2 players will be available later today followed by a post-play survey to get feedback.
The game, which is developed by Team Asano–responsible for the Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default series–follows the story of Elliot and his fairy companion, Faie, They travel across Philabeldia–a continent overrun by tribes of beasts, while a protection spell cast by Princess Heuria keeps the Kingdom of Huther safe. After a set of ruins is discovered beyond the castle walls, Elliot and Faie head out to investigate.
Elliot and Faie face multiple challenging battles fought with swords, bows, chains and sickles, and more. There are seven weapon types in total, but you can strengthen those by equipping different combinations of Magicite–collections of skills and buffs that alter the way you fight. One such example is the Linked Arrows Magicite, which adds an extra hit to enemies around your target when using a bow.