The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Details Age of Reconstruction, Opens Switch 2 Digital Pre-Orders

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March 18, 2026

Square Enix has revealed new details about HD-2D action adventure game The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, including the Age of Reconstruction, characters, accessories, and much more. In addition, digital pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are now available in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch 2.

Get the full details below, courtesy of Square Enix:

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales

Story

A Story of Four Ages across a Thousand Years

To lift the curse on Princess Heuria of Huther, Elliot and Faie will cross through the Doorway of Time to visit different periods in history. They will travel from their own time, the Age of Safekeeping, further and further into the past. Across every age, a terrible threat looms over Elliot and Faie’s adventure.

Age of Safekeeping The Present — Age of Safekeeping – The Present

Age of Reconstruction The Dark Ages — Age of Reconstruction – The Dark Ages

Age of Magic A Golden Age — Age of Magic – A Golden Age

Age of Budding The Birth of Civilization — Age of Budding – The Birth of Civilization

Age of Reconstruction

Further into the past from Elliot’s home Age of Safekeeping is the Age of Reconstruction. Amidst the ruins of a more prosperous time, humanity’s remnants live on the brink of extinction.

There is no spell of Safekeeping in this age to repel the beastmen. Humans cling together in a village called Littlehope, eking out an existence with meager resources and defenses. Though most of the villagers have given in to despair, one young man with aglimmer of hope in his heart looks to the future.

Characters

Heurich (voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto / Daniel Sean Smith)

An adventurer from the village of Littlehope. He finds a kindred spirit in Elliot
after their chance encounter, and shares with our hero information about the
ruins and treasures discovered during his own adventures. While traveling the
continent in search of a cure for his childhood friend Diona’s illness, Heurich
hopes the power and wisdom gained on his journeys will be the key to pulling
the world out of its dark ages.

Diona (Voiced by: Haruka Tomatsu / Katrina Salisbury)

A young woman who grew up alongside Heurich in Littlehope. A chronic illness keeps her indoors most days. Her caring nature has earned her a warm place in many a heart of the other villagers. She constantly frets about Heurich’s reckless adventuring, so much so that their conversations often lead to quarrels.

Calotesia (Voiced by: Chiwa Saito / Rebecca Wang)

Little hope’s resident historian and mutual friend of Heurich and Diona. Despite the world’s desperate condition, her passion for learning about humanity’s past drives her research. She takes an interest in Elliot and his similarities to Heurich, and offers him her expert advice.

System: Accessories

In addition to weapons and magicite, Elliot can equip and change accessories at any time from the equipment menu. Accessories are imbued with various effects beneficial to adventuring and should be selected in accordance with the demands of the ruins or foes
Elliot currently faces.

Equip the discerning monocle to double the window acceptable for a precise guard. It’s the prefect accessory for countering enemies that attack from a distance or bosses with an overbearing offense.

The defalling charm protects Elliot from damage taken when falling into pits and lava—welcome insurance to have when navigating narrow footing and floating platforms.

System: Quests

Begin a quest by speaking to those with a quest icon above their heads. Quests may involve anything from gathering items to fighting beastmen and more.

Story progress may render some quests unable to be completed. When such an alert is displayed, make it a point to clear those quests before progressing further.

System: Shrines of Life

Mysterious structures known as shrines of life dot the map. Inside of them, players’ skills and intellect are tested, with special rewards awaiting those capable of overcoming the trials.

A shrine of life always has an adventuring guidepost at its entrance, so you can quickly try again when things don’t go as planned.

Trials include both combat-related and puzzle-solving challenges. Clearing a trial awards a shrine of life, which restores Elliot’s vitality. Collect four shards of life to increase Elliot’s max vitality by one.

System: Bonus Drops

Defeating enemies in succession without taking damage will trigger a bonus in which the defeated drop more loot. Taking damage will terminate the bonus.

Bonus time is your chance to rake in the tul! Trounce as many foes as you can to fund your further adventures.

In addition to tul, bonus drops increase the likelihood of finding arrows, bombs, and items that raise attack and defense. Continuing to defeat enemies during the bonus will raise the bonus level and the item drop rate in kind.

Adventuring Diversion: Cat Collecting

No matter the era, Philabieldia is filled with cats. If Elliot finds one, he can take it under his wing to bring it to a cat-fancying traveler in town who will reward Elliot for the number of cats he’s collected. Afterward, Elliot can care for and play with any cats he’s brought back.

If you hear a cat’s meow during your adventuring, be sure to take a look around. Pay attention to any help Faie may have to offer, too.

Rewards include all sorts of helpful items, such as those to help find more cats or increase the number of arrows and bombs Elliot can carry. Don’t take a catnap on cat collecting!

You can feed cats you’ve brought back to town, from a selection of fish, meat, and
cheese. Different cats have different tastes, and filling them up on the flavors
they prefer will make them like you more.

Once a cat has sufficiently warmed up to you, you can invite it to the
orphanage to play with cat toys. Visit the item shop for all your pet care needs.

The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales launches on June 18 for Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

A The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Collector’s Edition will be available for $229.99 with the following contents:

A copy of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
Code for the Digital Deluxe Upgrade
Original Soundtrack
Faie and the Door of Time Desktop Clock

Pre-orders for The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales are available now at the Square Enix Store. A free demo of The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is available now on Nintendo Switch 2. The demo contains the game’s prologue chapter.

Animula Nook Closed Alpha Playtest is Now Live on PC

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

Tencent Games and LilliLandia Games have launched the closed alpha playtest for new fantasy life simulation game Animula Nook on PC via Steam. The Animula Nook alpha playtest gives players their first hands-on experience with the game’s core features, including character customization and exploration elements.

The developers said, “The wait is over – and the doors to Minietopia are officially open! We are so excited to welcome our very first residents as part of Animula Nook’s first early Alpha test. We can’t wait to see how players interact with our miniature world and explore every whimsical corner, and look forward to seeing all the ways players will make their micro-verse their own.”

During the closed alpha playtest, Animula Nook players can explore the the miniature town of Wuruville with their cat-like Wupa companion and customize their characters and homes. The Balcony area is open, allowing players to built their homestead and enjoy planting. After customization their home, players can head into the game’s first exploration ground, Wupa Woods, to gather resources such as petals, spider silk, mushrooms, and bottled sunlight.

There will also be nearly 50 different Minies, the original residents of Minietopia, to encounter. Additional activities include cooking and dancing, and more than 500 outfits and furniture items will be available during the test as well. Before and during the alpha playtest, players can create their Minietopia Arrival Card Event to win alpha test access, exclusive merchandise, gift cards and more.

Players who signed up for the Animula Nook PC closed alpha playtest will receive a Steam key via their linked email account. As a reminder, players must have a Facebook or Google account to log in and play, and the account will be tied to the first PC used to log into the game, so players can’t switch to a different device, either. Players can also join the game’s Discord server to be the first to receive updates.

Animula Nook is coming soon to Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.

Everything Will Be Fine! is Now Available on Steam

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

room6, yokaze, and nanohana have released short multi-ending adventure game Everything Will Be Fine! for PC via Steam. In Everything Will Be Fine!, players go on a night drive and have conversations with a pensive and somber girl. It’s up to players to understand her as much as possible.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

About Everything Will Be Fine!

You and the girl are alone in the car on a drive to an unknown destination. The only things that fill the space are the sound of a quiet rain and the faint glow of the meters and lights outside.

Choose your own words in conversation with a quiet and pensive girl. The story will reach one of four different endings depending on the words you speak. And after seeing all the endings, there is another curtain call… What was right for the girl, and for you?

This is a dialogue-based adventure game where the story branches depending on your choices.

Everything Will Be Fine! is part of yokaze!

Yokaze, an indie game label operated by room6, was established to release games that offer emotionally resonant experiences. Our works feature graphics, music, text and gameplay that intertwine to create worlds that will completely immerse you.

Yokaze operates as a new indie game community that transcends the boundaries of a traditional publisher. While it is managed by the indie game publisher room6, it is a label that allows participation from individual developers and games published by other companies. hako life, the creator of “Unreal Life,” serves as the brand manager for “Yokaze,” handling the label’s branding and management.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Update 1.1.0 Now Available Ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park Launch

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

Nintendo has released the version 1.1.0 update for Super Mario Bros. Wonder, adding support for the release of Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park for Nintendo Switch 2. Super Mario Bros. Wonder update 1.1.0 also adds support for amiibo, fixes various bugs, and brings support for the Polish language.

Patch notes for the update can be read below, via Nintendo’s support website:

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Update 1.1.0 Patch Notes

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch:

amiibo

amiibo can now be used. While in a course, select the “Scan amiibo” option from the pause menu to use one.

General

You will now be prompted to select a user from the HOME menu when starting the software.
Additional adjustments and fixes have been made to improve the gameplay experience.

The following updates have been made when playing the game on Nintendo Switch 2:

General

Added support for the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. Those who have purchased it may begin playing on March 26, 2026.
When starting Super Mario Bros. Wonder on Nintendo Switch 2, an entry for the Nintendo eShop now appears on the title screen menu. Selecting it will bring you to the upgrade pack page on the Nintendo eShop.
Added support for the Polish language.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Meetup in Bellabel Park will release on March 26 for $79.99. Players who already own the original version of Super Mario Bros. Wonder will only have to pay $20 to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition. In addition, a new Super Mario Bros. Wonder Talking Flower peripheral was released on March 12 for $34.99.

Urban Myth Dissolution Center is Out Now for Android and iOS

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

Shueisha Games and Haka Bunko have released Android and iOS versions of Urban Myth Dissolution Center in the Google Play Store and App Store for $17.99. Urban Myth Dissolution Center for Android and iOS contains the same features as the console and PC versions, in addition to having touch screen support.

Shueisha Games and Haka Bunko’s Urban Myth Dissolution Center released on February 12, 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. The game surpassed 100,000 copies sold in just 10 days, which includes physical copies of Urban Myth Dissolution Center sold in Japan and digital sales worldwide.

The Urban Myth Dissolution Center Case File: Kune Kune one-shot manga by Hideki Takahashi and Hakaba Bunko was released alongside the game. Fans around the world may now read it on Manga Plus in English. Poppy’s Playtime illustrator Emi Ishikawa also launched a new Urban Myth Dissolution Center manga.

Additionally, the Urban Myth Dissolution Center Original Soundtrack is now available. The soundtrack includes 32 tracks composed by the sound director Ada-P (あだ-P) and a unique J-rap main theme, written by MURASAKI and performed by Kanna Katata.

Lastly, here’s an overview of the game from Shueisha Games:

Dive into this a single-player psycho-detective mystery adventure where you take on the role of Azami Fukurai, tasked with unraveling mysteries as she helps run the day-to-day operation of the titular Dissolution Center. She’s no ordinary rookie, though, possessing the ability to see the memories of places through her glasses. Utilizing her unique gifts and abilities, Azami must navigate cursed relics, dimensional anomalies, and otherworldly creatures in search of answers, delving into the paranormal activity surrounding each case.

Decollate Decoration is Coming to Consoles on April 17

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

KEMCO has announced that KANEKODO-developed pixel art adventure game Decollate Decoration is coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on April 17. Decollate Decoration is already available now for PC via Steam alongside a free demo.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Steam:

One day, all of a sudden, you find yourself becoming a ghost.

You’ve never committed any evil. Your soul would surely be judged favorably. …Right?

It no longer mattered how great of a place it was.

The thought of being separated from him sounded more terrifying than abyss.

You know what you need to do…

If you can’t visit him anymore…

Then you have to bring him with you!

You’re sure he would understand.

You need to bring him to your side before your soul passes on.

You have to XXXX your beloved…

System

This is a point-and-click, command-selection style adventure game where the protagonist is a girl who has become a ghost.

The objective is to fulfill her desires by talking to her beloved “Him”, causing poltergeists, visiting in dreams, or even cursing.

However, as a ghost, you cannot easily communicate with “Him”, who has no spiritual inspiration.

Through trial and error, try to bring about the desired outcome.

Estimated Playtime

Main Story: Approx. 1–2 hours (Approx. 15 minutes per ending, with 6 endings in total.)

Playtime may vary depending on your choices and pace.

Side Stories: Approx. 1 hour (Includes the prequel “Prologue” and the sequel “Epilogue”.)

- - Side Stories Added – A Prologue; the story of your life before becoming a ghost, and an Epilogue; the story after the main story, have been added.
  - Menu Commands Added – Save function and ending list have been added, making the game even easier to play
  - Completion Bonuses Added – Illustration gallery and ending list are included as a reward for completing the game.

Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 1 Blu-ray Releases on June 30 in Crunchyroll Store

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

Crunchyroll has announced that the Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 1 Blu-ray box set will release on June 30 for $79.98 in the Crunchyroll Store (North America). The Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Part 1 Blu-ray includes three special character tarot Cards featuring illustrations of Senku, Ryusui, and Gen, which are part of a larger collection that are complete with the upcoming Part 2 and Part 3 Blu-ray releases.

In addition, Crunchyroll will release a special SteelBook Edition of The Apothecary Diaries Season 1 on Blu-ray, which will arrive later this year in North America. The SteelBook Edition comes with all 24 mini anime episodes and two art cards, and it will be available exclusively in the Crunchyroll Store for the first month before heading to additional retailers.

Dr. STONE fans can look forward to Dr. STONE Science Future Cour (Part) 3, which premieres on April 2 on Tokyo MX and affiliate channels at 10:00 p.m. JST / 9:00 a.m. EST. Crunchyroll will stream the anime outside Japan. An advance screening event for episodes 1 through 3 of Dr. STONE Science Future Cour 3 (episodes 25 to 27 overall) will be held on March 21 at the TOHO CINEMAS Hibiya in Tokyo with live-streaming to five other theaters. The voice cast will be in attendance.

The Apothecary Diaries Season 3 will premiere in October 2026 with a two-cour run. The third season’s second cour will follow up in April 2027, and a new original anime film was announced for December 2026. What’s more, the new anime film includes a new story written by Hyuga.

Metaphor: ReFantazio POP! Vinyl Collection Revealed

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March 18, 2026

ATLUS has teamed up with Funko Pop to reveal its new Metaphor: ReFantazio POP! Vinyl collection of figures. Pre-orders for Metaphor: ReFantazio POP! Vinyl figures are available now for $19.99 each at Funko.com, and players can choose from several fan-favorite characters: Protagonist, Eupha, Heismay, Hulkenberg, Strohl, and Louis.

SEGA and ATLUS also announced various dates for the Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert World Tour, which spans across six countries and eight cities around the world. All of the music is composed by Shoji Meguro, who is highly renowned for his work on the Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Each performance includes a 45-piece orchestra, a choir, and multiple vocal soloists performing new orchestral arrangements of the game’s music.

Metaphor: ReFantazio Orchestra Concert -ReSimfonio- kicks the tour off on June 6 at the Bunkyo Civic Center in Tokyo. There will be two performances by the Royal Symphony Orchestra of Euchronia, and Yuki Takai will serve as the orchestra’s conductor. Ticket pre-sales for all EU and EU/UK concerts start on March 5 at 10:00 a.m. local time at www.metaphorconcert.com.

Metaphor: ReFantazio is available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store. A digital Metaphor: ReFantazio Guidebook Edition was released on January 12 featuring the digital game, the new English-only Essential Digital Strategy Guide, digital art book, digital soundtrack, the Shujin Academy School uniform set, and the Jouin High School uniform set. Fans who own the ATLUS 35th Digital Anniversary Edition automatically receive a free copy of the guide.

Final Weapon reviewed Metaphor: ReFantazio and gave a 5/5 score, noting that it’s “a masterful RPG that defies expectations, and it’s the pinnacle of its genre. Players are plunged into an amazing and complex fantasy setting as a protagonist setting out to right the wrongs of its kingdom: the United Kingdom of Euchronia. Along the way, players meet several well-written characters, including a tremendous threat of a villain. ATLUS refined and perfected the calendar and turn-based battle systems to create an all-time classic. This is absolute brilliance.”

Elden Ring Nightreign The Vinyl Collection Revealed, Ships in Summer 2026

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Soul Kiwami

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March 18, 2026

Elden Ring Nightreign The Vinyl Collection

Bandai Namco has unveiled its Elden Ring Nightreign—The Limited Edition Vinyl Collection, which is limited to just 4,999 units worldwide as a Bandai Namco Official Store exclusive product. The special vinyl collection includes 57 tracks from Elden Ring Nightreign and The Forsaken Hollows DLC, 7 premium vinyls with galaxy effects, 6 gatefold sleeves, a 300x300mm art print, and a numbered certificate of authenticity, all housed in a premium slipcase. Pre-orders are available now, with shipping set for summer 2026.

Bandai Namco previously released the official soundtrack for Elden Ring Nightreign DLC expansion The Forsaken Hollows on various streaming services, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music. The official soundtrack of Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows includes 12 music tracks composed by Shoi Miyazawa and Tai Tomisawa.

Elden Ring Nightreign is available now for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam. Final Weapon reviewed Elden Ring Nightreign and gave it a 4.5 out 5 score, noting that the game “understands its own identity and hones in on that. The returning bosses are a treat for older FromSoftware players, and the new mechanics are fun yet challenging to wrap your head around.”

Elden Ring Nightreign The Forsaken Hollows costs $15 includes two additional Nightfarers, a new Shifting Earth, and much more. A Deluxe Upgrade Pack will be available featuring the DLC and a digital artbook and mini soundtrack, which was included with the Elden Ring Nightreign Deluxe Edition. According to the Steam page, this upgrade and bonus will only be available to purchase until the release of The Forsaken Hollows.

FBC: Firebreak Price Permanently Lowered, Last Major Update Released

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Saras Rajpal

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March 18, 2026

FBC: Firebreak Price Permanently Lowered, New Update Released

Remedy Entertainment has announced that it has permanently lowered the price of FBC: Firebreak to $19.99/€19.99/£16.74. Additionally, it has released the last major update for the game, titled “Open House.”

The major update, according to the Steam page, adds the following:

FBC: Firebreak will stay online and continue to be playable for years to come
- Remedy has done engineering work to ensure we can sustain the upkeep of the relay servers when the player volume is lower.
To ensure there are players to play with (this being a multiplayer game and all!), we are introducing the Friend’s Pass
- Anyone who has bought FBC: Firebreak can invite their friends to play with them, for free. All they have to do is download the Friends Pass version, which is the full game with some limitations (shown as “Free Trial” version on console storefronts), and they can matchmake with the bought version of the game, as long as the person who bought the game invites their friends to play. This works across platforms.
New Endless Shift Arenas from Control
- Cafeteria (Executive Sector)
- Aircon Room (Maintenance Sector)
- Ranger HQ (Maintenance Sector)
- Turntable (Containment Sector)
- Ritual Lobby (Research Sector)
Gameplay Improvements and Balancing
Perk Equipping Overhaul
Weapon Balance Changes
Additional Quality-of-Life Improvements

Lastly, FBC: Firebreak is available now for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game initially released in 2025 to mixed reviews, including a lack of cohesive and engaging gameplay elements. Final Weapon previously reviewed FBC: Firebreak and gave it a 2.5/5 score, noting that “while the gameplay formula is solid, the repetitive missions, objectives, and grinding for new unlocks are more monotonous than fun.”