Overview

• The free demo went live in August 2025 exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 and has garnered positive feedback across social media.
• The title represents the HD-2D series’ first shift into real-time action gameplay after its roots in turn-based RPG and tactical strategy.
• Players will control Elliot as the sole protagonist, a choice that led Clay Tech Works to invest heavily in his character design.
• Combat and exploration combine sword attacks, archery, and bomb mechanics that reflect clear inspiration from classic 2D Zelda games.
• Square Enix plans to release the full game in 2026 on Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store.