The trailer, coming in at over two and a half minutes in length, features protagonist Elliot thinking about his friends and allies that are in danger, mustering strength to get back up. After this, we get a look at the main story of the RPG, and its setting of Philabieldia. The environments showcased this time around are quite a bit more varied than what we saw in the announcement trailer. They include everything from dank dungeons, icy caverns, lava-filled caves, and humid swamps.

We also get a better look at the HD-2D art style that Square Enix has been using quite extensively in some of its remakes as well as newer releases. The style blends high-resolution textures and art with old-school pixels, harkening back to an older era of gaming while still using modern rendering techniques.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales was first unveiled all the way back in July 2025. At the time, Square Enix had explained that, despite being a hack-and-slash RPG, players will be encouraged to slow down and pay attention to enemies’ attack patterns. The title will also feature plenty of weapon choices, ranging from swords, chains and sickles, and bows. The title is also slated to include a 2-player mode, where the second player can control the fairy Faie and support Elliot in combat and exploration.

These include a bow, sword, and chain hook, though fairy companion Faie also chimes in with special magic like short-range teleportation, which is perfect for bypassing obstacles. Elliot can also use it to dash over quickly crumbling platforms.

While the combat looks solid, the story is perhaps the most intriguing aspect, as the trailer hints at time travel amid an ongoing war between beast tribes that humanity is caught between. How this will influence the overall narrative remains to be seen, so stay tuned for more updates.

The Adventurers of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch 2 next year. A free demo is available now on the eShop.

They can also try out Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles, a current-gen remaster of the beloved turn-based tactical strategy, which also has a Special Stage Event on September 28th. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, which is coming to Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch 2 in Q4 2025, is also playable.

Octopath Traveler 0 is present, albeit on the stage alone, and will receive a Special Broadcast with new gameplay on September 27th. Dragon Quest 1 and 2 HD-2D Remake has a Special Stage Event on the same day, ahead of its October 30th launch for Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. Stay tuned for more details and other announcements from the show.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales will make use of the same HD-2D art style that was first made famous by the original Octopath Traveler and has gone on to become Square Enix’s art style of choice for its Dragon Quest remakes. Unlike both Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, however, the gameplay this time around will not be turn-based. Rather, it is an action RPG featuring real-time hack-and-slash combat.

The story seemingly involves traveling through time as being one of its major motifs. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales takes place on the continent of Philabieldia, which the trailer describes as being “overrun by beast tribes”. Humanity survives in the kingdom of Huther thanks to the spell of safekeeping.

The story kicks off when a set of ruins is discovered in the wilds outside of Huther’s castle walls. Heading up the investigation behind these ruins is an adventurer, Elliot, alongside Faie the Fairy. The duo have to set out beyond the walls of Huther and explore the world to figure out the secrets behind the ruins.

Despite being an action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales won’t have fast-paced combat. Rather, players are encouraged to pay attention to enemy attacks and strike only when they find an opening in their defenses. Along with swords, players will also have access to other weapons, like chains and sickles and bows. All in all, the title will feature seven distinct weapon types, each of which can be upgraded by using materials known as Magicite.

Since Faie will also have gameplay options and help out in fights and puzzle solving, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales also features a two-player mode where both players can take on the role of one of the two characters each.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PS5, and PC in 2026. A demo has gone live, however, and is available on the Nintendo eShop.