Octopath Traveler Devs' New Game Eliot Scores High on Console

The Adventurer Eliot's Millennium Tale launched on PS5 on June 18, 2026, and here's the reception picture: a 4.53-star rating across 1,337 user reviews on the PlayStation Store, with 79% giving five stars. Critics followed—IGN at 8/10, Metacritic PS5 average at 82—not a single negative review among them.

These numbers recall the original Octopath Traveler debut. That blend of pixel art and 3D lighting—the HD-2D look—still feels unique, and the team behind it has built a reputation for steady, reliable output. With so many paint-by-numbers sequels around, their commitment to craft is welcome.

A note of caution, though. Day-one praise usually comes from invested fans, and 1,337 reviews—while respectable—need time to prove staying power. The 82 Metacritic average and IGN's 8/10 are solid mid-tier scores, but what matters for any RPG's longevity is how players feel after the credits roll. On that front, the complete absence of negative reviews is a promising early sign.

The studio also showed restraint. No rush into mobile spin-offs, no IP stretch—just steady refinement of the HD-2D formula. For anyone tracking how mid-sized Japanese RPG teams operate today, this is a useful example.

For buyers: if you enjoyed Octopath Traveler's structured narratives and turn-based combat, this one's worth picking up. If you prefer real-time action or open-world design, wait for the Steam version. As it stands, the PS5 build deserves your attention.