One announcement that got lost in all the Switch 2 discussion and controversy was the remaster of the original BRAVELY DEFAULT, an RPG that released on the 3DS in 2012. Square-Enix is re-releasing it as a Switch 2 launch game with the title BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster – a much longer name now, but it’s the same game with some new features and enhancements. The visuals are getting a facelift, along with a redesigned UI and some minigames that take advantage of Switch 2’s mouse functionality in the Joy-Con.

The original BRAVELY DEFAULT was one of the most beloved RPGs on the 3DS. It’s a throwback to the classic days of Squaresoft RPGs, specifically Final Fantasy I-VI. It has a robust job system with a solid story, characters, and voice-acting, not to mention it’s one of the prettiest games on the system. If you’re a fan of classic turn-based J-RPGs and missed BRAVELY DEFAULT, it’s definitely one to check out on Switch 2.

BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster releases for Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. Check out the announcement trailer below:

THE STORY OF LIGHT AND SHADOW THAT NEVER FADES IS REBORN!

BRAVELY DEFAULT, the incredible first instalment in the BRAVELY series returns, remastered in High Definition!Without warning, the Great Chasm opened a hole in the world. Tiz is the sole survivor of a village swallowed whole by the chasm. In the depths of his despair, he encounters a young vestal named Agnès. Together they set off on a journey with the goal of closing the chasm and freeing the crystals swallowed by darkness… They set off, entirely unaware of the significance of that goal.

Game Features:

⬥ High-definition graphics: the warm, picture-book-like graphics that defined the original, now beautifully remastered

⬥ Two brand-new minigames: Test your rhythm with Luxencheer Rhythm Catch or pilot your own airship in Ringabel’s Panic Cruise!

⬥ Redesigned UI for a single screen.

⬥ Quality of Life upgrades including: the ability to fast-forward and upgraded online compatibility for modern networks.

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