Square Enix brought two new HD-2D RPGs to the latest Nintendo Direct, including a brand new entry in the Octopath Traveler series!
If you love the HD-2D style of RPGs (I personally am a sucker for the look), Square Enix has you covered this morning. They revealed not just one, but two new RPGs during the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase.
OCTOPATH TRAVELER 0
Start from zero and discover the newest entry in the OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Experience a story of restoration and retribution over the divine rings—an epic saga that unfolds across the realm of Orsterra.
This exciting entry to the series brings all-new features and returning core elements from the series, including the series’ iconic HD-2D graphics blending retro pixel art and 3D CG art, Path Actions to interact with other characters in various ways, the Break and Boost battle system which can turn the tide of battle, and more. And for the first time in series history, fans will play through the eyes of their own customized protagonist and be able to rebuild their hometown after great destruction is brought to it. Embark on a journey of your own creation.
Octopath Traveler 0 hits Nintendo Switch 2 on December 4, 2025.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
A brand-new action RPG from the creators of OCTOPATH TRAVELER and BRAVELY DEFAULT, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales combines captivating HD-2D visuals and action-adventure gameplay to create a top-down journey in a wide-open world woven across time and space. Open new paths as you explore an untamed continent and reveal its mysterious history. Navigate battles with strategic support abilities provided by a helpful fairy.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tale launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026, and an exclusive debut demo will be available later today on Nintendo eShop.
Which of these new HD-2D RPGs are you looking forward to most?
