Square Enix released further details today (the 17th) regarding its upcoming action RPG, 'Adventurer Elliot's Thousand-Year Tale.'

The game is set to launch on June 18, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Windows, with the Steam version arriving one day later on June 19. The title will officially support Korean subtitles, along with Japanese and English voiceovers.

The narrative follows the protagonist, Elliot, and his fairy partner, Faye, as they travel through 'Gates of Time' to explore four distinct eras in an effort to lift a curse placed on Princess Huria of the Kingdom of Huder. Players will experience a thousand-year journey across the continent of Philevildia, traversing the Era of Protection where Elliot resides, the Era of Reconstruction as humanity faces extinction, the Era of Magic where civilization flourishes through sorcery, and the Era of Germination where the primordial races survive.

The Era of Magic, highlighted in this update, is a period of dazzling prosperity driven by advanced magical technology. The magical nation of Weizen developed around two key institutions: the Fotherwall Institute, which pursues new magical technologies, and the Formannit Institute, which focuses on magic that enriches human life. However, a devastated world awaits at the end of this golden age, and players must investigate the origins of the fate that began to go awry somewhere within this era.

Key characters introduced include Fausta, director of the Formannit Institute; Mani, a researcher; Hildebrandt, director of the Fotherwall Institute; and Icarus, a leading noble whose family has ruled Weizen for generations. Fausta is a learned woman deeply trusted by her subordinates, while Mani is a researcher with a profound knowledge of mechanical engineering who follows Fausta’s philosophy. Hildebrandt is a realist who rose to the position of director at a young age due to his exceptional research capabilities, and Icarus maintains a cooperative relationship with Fausta, harboring concerns about the risks taken by the Fotherwall Institute in its research.

The game’s system offers strategic combat based on seven types of weapons and 'Magic Stone' enhancements. Even within the same weapon type, performance and the power of special moves vary by rarity, with an emphasis on exploration to find powerful weapons hidden throughout dungeons. Higher-rarity Magic Stones offer enhanced performance and lower equipment costs, allowing for more flexible customization. Additionally, players can clear a mini-game called 'Faye's Magic Lesson'—which utilizes magic learned by the fairy Faye—to earn record rewards that allow them to listen to the game's BGM.

In addition to the standard edition, the game will be available in a Digital Deluxe Edition including accessories, and a limited-quantity Collector's Edition featuring a desk clock and soundtrack. Furthermore, a save-data linkage campaign will be held, allowing players to earn additional in-game items if they possess save data from existing Square Enix titles such as Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster.