If you have been playing The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales and found yourself wishing for a bit more silence, you are not alone. Square Enix has officially addressed community complaints regarding Faei, the glimmering butterfly companion who accompanies the game's protagonist on his journey, by releasing a patch that allows players to mute her entirely.
Since the game's release on June 18, 2026, many players have drawn comparisons between Faei and Navi from The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. While the game features clear Zelda-inspired mechanics—centering on a sword-wielding hero on a mythic quest—the constant audio feedback from Faei proved to be a point of contention for many.
Quick Facts
- Game: The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: June 18, 2026
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch
- The Fix: A new patch allows players to completely disable Faei's voice lines.
The frustration stemmed from the frequency and nature of the character's interjections. One negative review on Steam described the experience as being similar to “ten seconds of hammed up anime girl interjections,” compounded by a limited set of sound effects for the protagonist’s jumps and sword swings. Players noted that earlier attempts to mitigate this via frequency settings in the menu did not go far enough, as voice lines would still trigger across a wide range of activities.
While some players may find Faei’s presence helpful or charming, the developers have opted for a more flexible approach by granting the community the choice to remove her insights altogether. It is a welcome change for those who felt the audio cues were distracting from the core gameplay loop. Unlike classic titles such as Ocarina of Time, which famously offered no way to silence Navi’s constant interruptions, the developers of The Adventures of Elliot have prioritized player agency, ensuring that those who prefer a quieter adventure can finally get one.