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Square Enix decided to remaster the original Bravely Default for Nintendo Switch 2 to celebrate the series' 10th anniversary, aiming to bring the game to modern gaming standards with HD visuals and quality of life improvements, motivated by fan demand and the timing of the Switch 2's release.
Square Enix revisited Bravely Default for a HD remaster on Nintendo Switch 2 to celebrate the series' tenth anniversary, leveraging timing with the console's launch and responding to fan demand, especially after the discontinuation of the 3DS eShop.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD, now available on Nintendo Switch 2, offers a substantial RPG experience with a main story length of 35-45 hours, which can extend beyond 60 hours with optional content and gameplay adjustments like battle speed and encounter rate toggles.
The HD remaster of Bravely Default for Switch 2 retains some of the original's charm but falls short in graphical fidelity, especially for enemy models, due to limited updates from its 3DS origins. While gameplay remains solid, the visual upgrade feels underwhelming, making it a missed opportunity for a truly impressive launch title.
The article highlights upcoming RPG releases for the Nintendo Switch 2 and other platforms, including new chapters of Deltarune, a remastered Bravely Default, and several other titles like Etheria: Restart and Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, with a focus on the launch lineup and enhancements for existing games. It emphasizes the variety of RPGs available and the significance of the Switch 2's launch titles.