Bravely Default II Review
A totally new cast arrives in the third game in the Bravely series. Attempting to recapture the nostalgia of a bygone era, it defaults to some tropes while being largely successful in updating a classic job system.
Bravely Default II
Not to be confused with Bravely Second, which is the actual sequel to Bravely Default. Bravely Default II takes place in a brand new world with a new set of heroes.
Releases
Date: | Region: | Platform: | Publisher: | Developer: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2021-02-26 |    | NSW | Square Enix Nintendo | Square Enix Claytechworks |
2021-09-02 | | WIN | Square Enix | Claytechworks Square Enix |
Reviews
Game Content
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Bravely Default II English Trailer Gives Combat Intro
A new English trailer is out for Bravely Default II. The two-minute video gives a quick rundown of the all-important Brave and Default actions.
Bravely Default II Introduces Holograd, New Asterisks
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Square Enix provided additional media and details for Bravely Default II in Japan. The update focuses on the nation of Rimedahl, introducing new characters and jobs, as well as a new card-based mini-game.
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Bravely Default II Focuses on the Kingdom of Wiswald
Square Enix released a new Japanese trailer for Bravely Default II. The video features a look at the kingdom of Wiswald and its important characters.
Bravely Default II Final Demo Released
A new final demo for Bravely Default II is now available. The demo lets players try out some of the jobs and abilities ahead of the game’s launch in February.
Bravely Default II Gets New Info on Jobs, Characters, Kingdoms
A host of new information, screenshots, and artwork for Bravely Default II were made available. Included in the unveiling were eight new jobs, two kingdoms along with multiple characters important to the narrative, and several gameplay systems.
New Bravely Default II Details, Images Released
Square Enix provided some further details and plenty of new images for Bravely Default II. The update covers some of the game’s story and characters and the basic, familiar gameplay elements.
Bravely Default II Art and Screenshots - February 4, 2021
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