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Final Fantasy Resonance Revealed, A New HD-2D Turn-Based RPG Coming This Year
Final Fantasy Resonance has been revealed as a new HD-2D turn-based RPG set to launch in October. This marks the first entry in the series to utilize the HD-2D graphical style.
HD-2D RPG Final Fantasy Resonance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Square Enix and Lancarse have announced Final Fantasy Resonance, the first HD-2D RPG in the series, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC, launching October 22. The game features cinematic pixel art, strategic turn-based battles, and the ability to summon 'Visions' of past Final Fantasy characters.
Final Fantasy Resonance announced
Square Enix has announced Final Fantasy Resonance, a new HD-2D installment in the series, set to launch on October 22nd for PC, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5. The game features cinematic pixel art, strategic turn-based battles, and the ability to summon 'Visions' of past Final Fantasy characters.
Something for the Bank Holiday Weekend – 23/05/26
This week's news includes the end of Destiny 2 development and major layoffs at Bungie, alongside the 10th Warhammer Skulls event. PlayStation State of Play will feature Wolverine, and new titles like Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War IV and F1 25 DLC were announced. Embracer is splitting, and Sony's single-player games will no longer release on PC.
A New Look At The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Square Enix has released new details and visuals for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, an HD-2D action-adventure game launching on June 18, 2026. The game features time travel mechanics, customizable combat with different weapon types and Magicite, and multiple editions with pre-order bonuses. A demo is currently available, and save data can be carried over to the full release on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
RPG Maker U2U Features HD-2D Style Maps
Gotcha Gotcha Games has revealed RPG Maker U2U, a new PC game development software that features a Perspective 2D approach for creating HD-2D style maps. The software will allow users to combine new and old assets, and will be available for testing at BitSummit Punch in May 2026. The company also previously released Action Game Maker.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales can be more than a HD-2D Zelda-like
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is an action RPG that draws comparisons to classic 2D The Legend of Zelda games with its HD-2D visual style. Players control Elliot and his companion Faie, battling enemies with a variety of weapons and utilizing Faie's abilities in combat and puzzle-solving across different eras. The game also features minigames and a collectible cat quest.
The Adventures Of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Just Got A New Demo Ahead Of Launch
A new demo for Square Enix's upcoming HD-2D action-RPG, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is now available. The game, which features real-time combat and a story spanning different historical eras, is set to launch on June 18 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Preorders include the Elliot's Departure pack.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Prologue Demo is Out Now, Includes Save Transfer
A 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.
Adventures Of Elliot Shows How Flexible HD-2D Can Be
The 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.
VOID DIVER Celebrates 90,000 Wishlists with New Character Raven
VOID DIVER: Escape from the Abyss has surpassed 90,000 wishlists on Steam, prompting the release of its fourth playable character, Raven. Developed by STUDIO NEMO under LoadComplete, the game combines extraction and RPG elements with an HD-2D visual style. Future updates planned for 2026 include new content for Steam Next Fest and expanded shop management features.
New RPG Maker Entry Announced with HD-2D Style Visual Shift
Gotcha Gotcha Games has announced RPG Maker WITH, a new iteration of the game development software. This installment introduces an HD-2D visual style and marks the first console RPG Maker title to allow online sharing of projects and custom assets. It will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5.