Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster (5th June 2025)

[Julius]

Well that's not a mouthful. 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Julius

[Glen-i]

I'm all in. Love this mental game!

...Once I get the Switch 2, that is. Definitely can't preorder it.

[Dcubed]

Surely this can’t be Switch 2 exclusive?

I’m sure Switch 1 can handle a cheap 3DS port.

[Julius]

I have to admit that I thought the opening shot was Garnet and that this was for the IX Remake 

Guess that's being saved for Not-E3... 

[Julius]

1 hour ago, Dcubed said:

Surely this can’t be Switch 2 exclusive?

I’m sure Switch 1 can handle a cheap 3DS port.

Confirmed as Switch 2 exclusive, per the S-E press release:

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One of the greatest RPGs is flying back exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2 on June 5, 2025!

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster is a remaster of the first game in the BRAVELY series - originally released in the West as BRAVELY DEFAULT and in Japan as BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY.

The game is a refreshing take on the classic RPG with a story about Warriors of Light and crystals reminiscent of the classic FINAL FANTASY games. It features a party of highly memorable heroes, a tale set in a vibrant world, impressive character customization and a battle system that stands as one of the most fun and strategic in the genre.

The game was a big hit, selling more than 3 million copies worldwide and winning acclaim from critics, and was also the inspiration for the brilliant OCTOPATH TRAVELER series. Now it's back for Nintendo Switch 2 - and it looks and plays better than ever before!

Wild. Because I totally agree. 

[Jonnas]

This one was a surprise... as in, I'm surprised they didn't just make this into Bravely Default+Second.

I'm hoping this leads to some new arrangements for this godly soundtrack.

[Julius]

So, uh, this one only gets weirder. 

On the upside, price-wise, but maybe an orange flag in terms of effort put into this? It seems to be a budget release: US$39.99 (below), and listed for €39.99 (nedland)...

...on the downside, it's one of the new "Game-Key Cards" – as in, the game will require a download and not be included on the cart. 

So, let's just get this straight: this is a HD remaster of a 3DS game which will be available exclusively on the Switch 2 - a launch title at that - which is actually looking like it's a budget release which isn't going to have a physical release actually containing the game on the cart...

Edited 10 hours ago by Julius

[Dcubed]

If even Bravely Default (a ~3GB 3DS game) is cheaping out with the cartridge? Then I expect this to be the norm with pretty much all 3rd party games.

Pretty much every 3rd party is going to take the piss here.

[EEVILMURRAY]

All the texture smoothing in the world isn't going to make this good on a large screen. 

 

And how dare they shorten the title, now it will just go "Lying Fairy"

[Glen-i]

Spoiler

Iksnay on the massive spoilers there, @EEVILMURRAY

And it's actually "Lying Airy"

 

[Dcubed]

It’s weird that they’re using the Japanese title instead of the western one here.