Octopath Traveler
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Griffin Burns is Coming to SacAnime Summer 2026Voice actor Griffin Burns, known for his roles in Demon Slayer and Genshin Impact, is scheduled to appear at SacAnime Summer 2026. The convention will feature other guests, musical performances, and fan panels. Tickets for the event, taking place from September 4th to 6th, 2026, are currently on sale.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales PreviewThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a new Japanese RPG from Square Enix that blends retro sprite aesthetics with modern Unreal Engine visuals. The preview highlights a story involving a kingdom in peril, a magical princess, and time travel, with combat described as engaging and similar to top-down Zelda titles. The game is set to release on June 18 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and Nintendo Switch, with a Prologue Demo currently available.- Buffs, Nerfs, and BugsSquare Enix has removed the Denuvo digital rights management software from the PC version of Octopath Traveler. This change was noted by DSOGaming and may impact how players access or run the game.
Round Up: The Final Previews Are In For The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium TalesPreviews for Square Enix's upcoming action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, have been released ahead of its launch next month. Critics have praised its classic Zelda-inspired formula, dense world design, and customizable combat, with some noting similarities to The Legend of Zelda and Octopath Traveler. The game will be available on Nintendo Switch, with a demo currently accessible.
Hands On: The Adventures of Elliot Fixes My Biggest Problem with Square Enix's Modern RPGsThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales aims to address the pacing issues prevalent in many modern Square Enix RPGs, particularly the lengthy and repetitive dialogue scenes found in titles like Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategy. Based on the prologue demo, the game offers a more satisfying pace, blending action, exploration, and combat in a style reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda, though its high price point raises concerns about its value.
Square Enix veterans "anticipated" their new JRPG would be compared to Zelda, but say Nintendo didn't inspire it – their own 35-year-old series didSquare Enix veterans developing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales anticipated comparisons to The Legend of Zelda but state their inspiration comes from their own Mana series. Producer Naofumi Matsushita explained that the team aimed to blend real-time action combat with RPG storytelling, similar to the Mana series, while incorporating their signature HD-2D visual style and a time-travel narrative. A demo is available on Steam, with the full release scheduled for June 18.
PS5 Users Can Now Try Intriguing New Square Enix RPG for FreeSquare Enix has released a free playable prologue demo for their upcoming PlayStation 5 RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. Developed by the team behind Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, the demo is available now on the PlayStation Store without requiring a PS Plus subscription. Progress made in the demo will carry over to the full game, which is set to launch on June 18, 2026.
Play One of Square Enix's Most Promising PS5 RPGs Right Now with a Free DemoA free prologue demo for Square Enix's upcoming PlayStation 5 action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is now available for download. The demo, which is under 6GB, allows players to carry over their progress to the full release on June 18th. The game features an HD-2D graphical style and is developed by the team behind the Octopath Traveler series.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales New 'Prologue Demo' ReleasedSquare Enix has released a new 'Prologue Demo' for the upcoming action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The demo allows players to experience the opening chapter of the game and carry their save data over to the full version, which launches on June 18, 2026. The game features HD-2D visuals and action-based combat with support abilities from a fairy.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo is Out Now, Includes Save TransferA free demo for Square Enix's upcoming game, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is now available on PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The demo includes the first chapter and allows save data transfer to the full game, which launches on June 18th. The game features an HD-2D art style and real-time combat across four distinct ages.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Just Got A New Demo Ahead Of LaunchA demo for Square Enix's upcoming HD-2D action RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is now available. The game, which follows Elliot and his fairy companion Faie on a thousand-year mission, is set to launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Preorders include the Elliot's Departure pack.
The Adventures of Elliot’s development team has quietly been mastering the modern minigame, and its latest action-RPG once again shows us how it’s doneThe development team behind Square Enix's upcoming The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, led by director Tomaya Asano, demonstrates a mastery of integrating compelling minigames into RPGs. This approach, also seen in titles like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, enhances the overall player experience by adding meaningful, often challenging, side activities that complement the main gameplay loop.
Time travel, trials, and treasure awaits in The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium TalesThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an action RPG with time travel elements, is set to launch on PlayStation 5 on June 18, 2026. The preview highlights gameplay mechanics such as combat, puzzle-solving, weapon customization, and unique abilities for the fairy partner Faie. The development team discusses their choice of the action RPG genre and the challenges of integrating the HD-2D visual style with action gameplay.- Adventures Of Elliot Shows How Flexible HD-2D Can BeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demonstrates the flexibility of the HD-2D art style beyond RPGs, applying it to the action-adventure genre. A demo showcased the game's ability to switch between time periods, offering freedom in its open world and featuring combat enhancements like weapon variety and Magicite buffs. The game aims to build upon classic action-adventure titles with modern twists.
Adventures Of Elliot Shows How Flexible HD-2D Can BeThe Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales demonstrates the versatility of Square Enix's HD-2D art style beyond RPGs, applying it effectively to the action-adventure genre. The demo showcased engaging dungeon exploration, varied combat mechanics, and puzzle-solving elements reminiscent of classic titles like The Legend of Zelda, while also introducing modern enhancements and player-feedback driven adjustments.
Quartet Review – The Four is Strong With This OneQuartet is a superb JRPG that successfully blends classic Final Fantasy influences with modern elements inspired by Octopath Traveler. The game features impressive pixel graphics, a standout soundtrack, and engaging battle mechanics that emphasize strategy over grinding. It is recommended for both long-time JRPG fans and newcomers to the genre.
Persona boss says it out loud: turn-based RPGs never left, it's just that "recent critically acclaimed games have brought renewed attention to them"Atlus P-Studio head Kazuhisa Wada believes turn-based RPGs never truly disappeared but have recently gained renewed attention due to critically acclaimed titles. He suggests that the perception of turn-based combat as outdated stems from developers shifting towards action-oriented gameplay rather than refining turn-based designs. Wada emphasizes the timeless appeal and exhilaration that turn-based gameplay offers, noting that many series and indie titles have continued to deliver high-quality experiences in the genre.
Nintendo Switch eShop latest sales: lowest prices ever for A Short Hike, Octopath Traveler 0, moreThe North American Nintendo Switch eShop is currently featuring its lowest prices ever on a wide selection of games, including A Short Hike and Octopath Traveler. The sale encompasses numerous titles across various genres, with significant discounts available on many popular and niche games.- There's a Whole Load of Square Enix RPGs on Sale at Amazon This WeekAmazon is offering significant discounts on a variety of Square Enix role-playing games during its Gaming Week sale. Titles such as Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and Octopath Traveler are available at all-time low prices.
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