Videos: Square Enix Releases New Trailers For 'Octopath Traveler 0' And 'The Adventures Of Elliot'

The Adventures of Elliot is looking really good. The trailers are what sold me because just going off screenshots and the title of the game, this is easily something I might have overlooked.

I'm almost a bit burnt out on the HD-2D style (at some point they all start to blend together in my mind), but I'm happy to see Square doing more original titles with a lower budget.

Still not in love with the name, but lots of games with silly or generic names end up being really good (see: Triangle Strategy, Bravely Default). Just glad they didn't reuse that generic title font again on this one.

they should have called it Octopath Traveler Recycled... it looks like all old assets

The adventures of Elliot needs a serious name change

Elliot demo was fun. Looking forward to it.

@quinnyboy58 It's SquareEnix, most of their 2D-HD games have questionable names. But the games are good.

@jojobar Octopath Traveler 0 is an enhanced port of the mobile game so I think the assets are old.

Can't wait for Adventures of Elliot!

Question
Will you be playing any of these upcoming HD-2D releases on Nintendo's systems?

Answer
Since Elliot is only on Switch 2, it depends on if it gets a real physical release or not. If it's on a Game-Key Card, then I'll skip it.

Octopath Traveler 0 is a GKC on Switch 2, but there is a real physical Switch 1 version. But since Square Enix isn't offering an upgrade path, I'll wait and get the Switch 1 physical when it's on sale.

My heart is beating. I cannot wait for both.

Adventures of Elliot is one of the few games that currently makes me think of getting a Switch 2, would love to try the demo.

Also mobile games can be good so not writing off Octopath 0 yet. I’ve played various mobile games adapted for Switch (like Apple Arcade games for example) and they often suit the system really well.

I really want to play Elliot but won't until the full game is on a cart.

I'm pretty sure it'll happen at some point, and I have plenty of other stuff to play in the meantime, including the S1 versions of these other RPGs.

why not just call it the adventures of elliot erase the millennium part?

After playing the demo on Switch 2, the Adventures of Elliot is one of my most anticipated games of 2026.
I am so sick of turn-based combat, so it is nice to finally have a good 2D-HD action adventure.

Not arsed about Adventures of Elliot, 2D-HD looks too messy and ugly as an Action RPG, but looks gorgeous in a turned based one.

Very excited by Octopath 0, looks like some big gameplay improvements. Especially intrigued by the rebuilding of the town.

Octopath Traveler 0 is my most anticipated game at the moment, full stop. Pre ordered the collector's edition and I cannot wait for the game to release.

@topsekret Elliot is confirmed to be Game-key card

Both of these games look great and seem to be adding elements to keep the player engaged.

I am really, really excited to play more of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. That demo completely sold me on it and it just looks better and better with every trailer!

Octopath Traveler 0... I can't wait! I love this series so much. The gameplay and music are pure ecstasy for me.

Wished it came out sooner....the Demo rocks.....I just keep playing to collect much items and materials as possible....

Dragon Quest 1 + 2 HD 2D Remake on Switch, yes. Anything on a game key-card, no. It's sad because previous gen, Adventures of Elliott was a game that would have been a day 1 buy for me, but I'm only interested in buying games I can keep indefinitely.

I want an HD 2D version of Chrono Trigger.

I'm watching both of these. I'm more sold on The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales since it's a refreshing change from the turn-based combat in many of SE's HD-2D games, plus I like when studios experiment with new IPs. I'm also intrigued by Octopath Traveler 0, but I think I should play my backlogged copy of Octopath Traveler II before I seriously consider grabbing it.

Man, I am so ready for this genre again. I can't wait to livestream Eliot on his grand adventure.

@charliecarrot The demo was pretty good, I'm keeping an eye on this one.

@SigmaNoire RIP, another one to cross off my wish list.