Square Enix has announced a new RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. Dubbed The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the RPG was announced with a trailer during the recent Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. Check out the trailer below.
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.
