The game is an action RPG from the team behind Octopath Traveller and Bravely Default, and will release on Switch 2/PS5/Xbox Series/PC in 2026

A free demo is available now on Switch 2.

Looks really good, but unless it comes out on other platforms as well I doubt I'll get a chance to play it for a long time.

Announced for PS5, Xbox S/X and PC as per SE website. The same goes for Octopath Traveler 0 as well.

Looks interesting. Kinda reminds me of Secret of Mana.

Switch 2 demo here it comes.
I'm curious to see how HD2D games can factually translate to something that isn't uniquely turn based RPG.

Also as usual, important to give them some feedbacks since it also laid to better end products each time they did it for Octopath and Bravely Default 2

I'm actually really keen to give this a go as I've always liked the HD-2D art style, but I don't like turn based gameplay so I could never get into the previous games using it.

I'll take the demo for a spin when I get the chance, I do like 2D Zelda so if this plays similar to that it could be a winner.

HD-2D already looked great on Switch 1, but unshackled from that platform's limitations it's stunning.

Hopefully not a Game Key Card release, so I can grab it on Switch 2.
Always enjoyed the HD-2D games.

*Sigh* No luck here pal, considering what we saw of Octopath 0 not getting one(not even in the CE edition !)

I'm anticipating more of those from most publishers really. I feel like it's either I'll have to bite that GKC bullet more than want to or simply go straight digital(which I don't want as well) 

I'll try the demo out later on my Switch 2.

Reminds me of old school Ys and old school Mana games which are two series I love.

Its coming out on every platform including PC

Square Enix's new management doesnt want to do exclusives anymore and is pushing for widespread multiplatform releases.

There is a survey where Square are asking for feedback on the game's demo; a lot of us are asking them for a proper physical release there:

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8393249/AoE-Demo-Survery-2025