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Square Enix Releases The Adventures of Elliot Prologue Demo With Save Carryover

The drop lets players sample the opening and keep progress, a tactic Square Enix uses to build momentum before launch.

Overview

  • The Prologue Demo, which went live Tuesday, is free on PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, and PC, and progress moves to the retail game.
  • The full release arrives June 18 on those platforms, with Square Enix confirming the same date across outlets.
  • Elliot’s journey spans four eras through time travel, letting players revisit the same land at different stages that reshape towns, dungeons, and enemies.
  • The game’s action centers on seven weapon types, a controllable fairy partner, and a “magicite” system that randomizes weapon perks to encourage new builds.
  • Early previews praise compact, reward‑dense maps, fast travel and adjustable difficulty, and Mana‑style real‑time combat in Team Asano’s first HD‑2D action RPG.