10 12 months anniversary was reveal-free

October 11 noticed the tenth anniversary of beloved RPG Bravely Default, which first launched on Nintendo 3DS within the fall of 2012 — Yep, that way back, people — To have fun the birthday, Sq. Enix held a particular reside stream presentation, that includes unique producer Tomoya Asano — To the dismay of followers, nonetheless, no official phrase was forthcoming on any new launch or remaster… not less than, not instantly.

Throughout the reside stream, a HD model of the unique Bravely Default intro was screened, depicting the enticing fantasy journey in resolutions by no means earlier than seen. Following the video, a wistful Asano commented: “Wanting on the [HD] opening film of Bravely Default, I really feel like saying a remaster of Bravely Default could be the absolute best factor. And one thing that the followers would need. However, for now, I’m sadly unable to announce something like that.”

“‘For now’ let’s simply say…” added the producer, tantalizingly.

The Nintendo DS journey, which is called Bravely Default: Flying Fairy in its native Japan, spins a fantasy yarn of 4 protagonists, thrown collectively in a quest to get well 4 elemental crystals, swallowed up by ever-increasing darkness. As is the wont of many Sq. Enix RPGs, Bravely Default is extremely regarded for its melodramatic storytelling, lush visuals, enticing characters, and interesting, turn-based fight. Beloved by each critics and gamers upon launch, it was succeeded by 2015’s Bravely Second: Finish Layer, and 2021 sequel Bravely Default II.

A remaster of the unique sport, launched for Nintendo Swap, could be a assured vendor — providing a big-screen revisit to the sequence’ devoted fanbase, whereas interesting to newcomers who might need missed out on the Nintendo 3DS model the primary time round. Asano’s feedback recommend that the opportunity of such a launch is on the desk, and maybe cogs may presumably be in movement already.

For now, nonetheless, we are going to merely have to attend, and hope, and see.