The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

An adventurer, a fairy and a thousand years of history

According to Square Enix, the Kingdom of Huther is humanity’s last bastion on a continent overrun by beastmen, protected by a magic barrier. After unknown ruins are discovered, the adventurer Elliot and the fairy Faie set out to explore the continent across several eras spanning a thousand years. Combat is real-time with Faie’s support, and Elliot wields several weapon types customized with magicite. It is Square Enix’s first HD-2D action-adventure game. It also offers two-player local co-op, according to the Xbox and PlayStation stores.

Platforms and languages

The game launched on June 18, 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. According to Steam, text is available in French, with voices in English and Japanese.

What critics say

Both reviews used here were played on PS5. TheSixthAxis (9/10) praises Square Enix taking on the Zelda formula, varied weapons and abilities and superb visuals and sound, but regrets that the game outstays its welcome: the ending has you revisiting the same places across eras, and you may need several endings before reaching the true conclusion. MonsterVine (4.5/5) calls it excellent, with successful exploration, combat and story, side quests that enrich the narrative and strong voice acting, but feels the tools are handed out a bit too quickly.

Editions and prices

Checked on November 12, 2026: the standard digital edition costs €59.99 on Steam and €69.99 on the Microsoft Store. The PlayStation Store has it on sale for €48.99 instead of €69.99 until November 20, and the Nintendo eShop for €48.99 instead of €69.99 until November 16. Boxed, E.Leclerc sells the PS5 and Switch 2 versions for €52.80 (available in store) and the Xbox Series version for €57.98 (in stock).

Who is it for?

Fans of Zelda-style action-adventure and of the HD-2D look. Reviews warn that the late game becomes repetitive.

Press average

The rating block above shows the press average calculated from original reviews played on PS5, checked on November 12, 2026: TheSixthAxis 9/10 and MonsterVine 4.5/5. Each score is converted to a 20-point scale and averaged with equal weight. This summary is not a hands-on review.