Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster further details world, minigames, systems, combat, and jobs

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As a thrilled gamer, I’m excited to share that Square Enix has unveiled fresh details and snazzy screenshots for the HD Remaster of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy! This latest reveal offers an enticing peek into more of the game’s breathtaking world, along with a host of new minigames, innovative systems, gripping combat, and captivating jobs. Can’t wait to dive back in!

Furthermore, Square Enix has planned a pre-release live broadcast on June 2nd at 8 PM Japanese Standard Time. This event will showcase live gameplay and can be viewed on YouTube. Notable presenters for this stream include Hiroko Saga (editor-in-chief of Weekly Famitsu), Tomoya Asano (producer of the Bravely series), and Naofumi Matsushita (producer of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster).

Get the details below.

■ Concept

Concept

The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.

The popular role-playing game franchise known as the “Bravely” series, which has sold over three million units globally, includes “Bravely Default,” its first release and precursor to “Octopath Traveler.” Now, this remastered version of “Bravely Default” is arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 in high definition.

*Cumulative total of packages shipped and download sales.

Beyond the timeless storyline of crystals and light-wielding warriors, the game offers job-specific character customization and its signature Brave & Default combat system. Moreover, these elements have been updated to enhance the overall gaming experience, making it easier and more enjoyable for players.

The story of light and shadow that never fades is reborn.

Story

Make for the distant land of Luxendarc as a warrior of light.

Suddenly, an enormous fissure appeared in the world’s expanse, devouring an entire village in an instant. Tiz, miraculously spared, finds himself as the lone inhabitant of this lost settlement. Overwhelmed with sorrow, he stumbles upon a young maiden named Agnès who tends to the sacred flames. Joined together by fate, they embark on a quest to seal the chasm and liberate the crystals trapped in darkness…

They set off, entirely unaware of the significance of that goal.

■ World

Ancheim: Land of Sand and Time

In this reimagined version, a metropolis thrives with mechanical structures and spinning windmills, all sustained by gusts of wind sweeping through the arid desert. However, since the Wind Crystal plunged into darkness, it stopped blowing, leaving Ancheim to compel its residents to manually operate the city’s turbines.

—Khamer & Profiteur Merchantry

A business overseen by Chairman Profiteur Merchantry, who prioritizes profit above all else as a merchant. This company holds a monopoly in the water sales market and sets extremely high prices for its goods.

Florem: Land of Radiant Flowers

According to long-standing customs, males are not allowed to dwell within the city that lies along a river. While its inhabitants once led simple existences, it has undergone a sequence of peculiar occurrences. For instance, it has been transformed into an opulent and vibrant entertainment hub, and the guardian of water is no longer performing her duties.

—The Bloodrose Legion

A secret team, led by detail-oriented Commander DeRosa and including the trio known as the Venus Sisters, appear to be involved in the events unfolding within Florem.

Grandship: The Sinking State

A country situated on a vessel navigating the vast sea, isolated in the heart of the ocean. This ship-nation maintains no military force, choosing to remain impartial in global conflicts. The vessel known as Grandship functions as an essential trade hub, offering supplies to all ships traversing the pirate-infested Sea of Corsairs.

Hartschild: Town of Shieldbearers

For four years following the Swordbearers’ rebellion, Eisenberg has been split, with Starkfort serving as the stronghold for the Swordbearers. They have launched their attacks from this fortified position.

—The Black Blades

Soldiers who are loyal professionals aid the Swordbearers. Their help has consistently put the Shieldbearers at a disadvantage throughout the protracted civil conflict.

■ New Minigames

As a gamer, stepping aside from my thrilling journeys for a moment, I’m excited to dive into two brand-new minigames designed exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2, controlled with the innovative mouse accessory. Let’s give it our best shot and chase those high scores to amass an array of fantastic rewards!

Luxencheer Rhythm Catch

In this exciting rhythm game, Tiz and his team groove and share memories as they move to the beat of their journey’s music. Grab two joyous sticks and root for the performing heroes, building an intense atmosphere!

—Dance as the character in the job costume of your choice!

—Occasionally pause your journey’s progress to reflect on the path taken and the tunes that echoed along the way.

Alternatively,

—Take a moment every now and then to reminisce about the journey so far and the melodies that accompanied it.

-You’ll find there are three distinct kinds of notes to grab. To nail the ring notes, guide the wave line originating from between your thumb and index finger straight through the heart of each note for an excellent catch!

—”Join me for a blast of five tunes! Kick back, unwind, and let Tiz and their crew show off their dance moves as I cheer them on from the sidelines.

Ringabel’s Panic Cruise

Enjoy a turn at navigating Ringabel’s airship in this multi-tasking voyage game! Manage the assortment of levers and gadgets in the control room, all while attending to the numerous instructions called out by your fellow travelers.

– Guide the airship’s wheel by moving the left and right arrows, and adjust the altitude using the lever. Keep an eye on the floating circles to follow the cruise’s path!

Quick and numerous instructions from your party are on the way. Be mindful not to lose your bearing as you multitask.

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Expect a flood of instructions from your group, don’t let yourself get disoriented while juggling tasks.

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Your team will be sending orders rapidly. Ensure you stay focused and on track amidst the influx of information.

—Strong adversaries may try to disrupt your voyage. Employ the ship’s defense systems, such as shields and guns, to pave a smooth path ahead.

—There are a total of four classes, one of which is a tutorial. The expectations from your fellow students grow as the complexity of the courses increases!

Fabulous Prizes Make Minigames Even More Fun

Reach designated scores to get tokens and fresh materials to study. Strive for top scores to collect rewards.

Instead of tokens being used just for standard prizes, they can also be traded for items that let you adjust the encounter rate from zero to 400% and modify character appearances with different costumes. There are plenty of prizes available, so be mindful when budgeting your token spending!

Or,

Besides regular tokens rewards, you can swap them for items that control the encounter rate (from 0 to 400%) and change characters’ looks through costumes. Be sure to manage your token funds wisely as there are many prizes up for grabs!

■ System

Rebuilding Norende

In my excitement as a fan, I can’t help but share the news about Norende, Tiz’s beloved hometown that was tragically swallowed by the Great Chasm. Now, as its reconstruction progresses, you’ll find an array of shops offering powerful equipment and unique special moves! These are items you won’t want to miss out on during your adventure. So, remember to support the reconstruction effort diligently while you explore and collect these valuable goods.

—Meet different players in the multiple towns of Norende, which will boost the town’s population. A larger populace allows for more villagers to work on reconstruction projects, thereby expediting their completion at a quicker pace.

■ Battle

Reliable Companions

Mobilize the support of friends from your friends’ network and chance acquaintances you meet in towns from different realms to provide an advantage during combat.

—Summon Friends

Join forces with your friends.

Gather your friends and additional players to engage in combat using their preferred abilities. Additionally, you can dispatch your characters along with their skills, which can be summoned by other players as well. By collaborating, no enemy will prove too formidable.

—Abilink

Borrow strength from friends.

Through linking up with friends, you gain the opportunity to explore their skills which you haven’t mastered yet, as well as experiment with different tactics and combinations of abilities.

*It is not possible to abilink with guests.

Special Moves

Beyond just being potent, special moves not only amplify their strength, but also enhance the entire team’s abilities during the duration of the unique music. Tailor these moves by deciding on the specific bonuses your team will gain to craft personalized moves that truly reflect you.

During the unique move’s music, the accompanying party boosts can differ. Keep combining other characters’ special moves prior to the music finishing, and all the benefits from these moves will persist throughout the entire duration of the music!

Or simply:

The special move music brings different party boosts. Link multiple characters’ special moves before the music ends, and all the perks last for the whole song!

You not only have the freedom to pick and personalize components for offensive and restorative unique abilities, but also the liberty to write and title these moves as you prefer.

■ Jobs

Thief
Sweepers on the battlefield who excel at stealing.

Thieves are known for their knack for pilfering goods from adversaries. With their exceptional speed, they can strike first against an enemy or swiftly intervene to save an ally in peril, providing them with a timely health boost.

—Steal

25% chance to steal an item from an enemy.

—Life Thief

Steal an enemy’s HP to heal yourself.

Merchant
Directing the flow of battle with fiscal might.

Boost your financial growth by having a merchant in your team. Their attacking and supporting abilities, fueled by the might of money, significantly outweigh their average statistics.

—Salesman

Force enemies to buy items at 2.4x prices.

—Takeover

Spend money to deal equivalent damage.

Spell Fencer
Ensorcelling swords in all manner of ways.

Proficient in the art of magical swords, they possess a variety of spells. Not only can they imbue a sword with charm to drain the MP of their foe upon strike, but this energy is then harnessed to replenish their own power reserves.

—Sword Magic Lv 1

Blizzard and other sword magic.

—Sword Magic Lv 2

Sleep and other sword magic.

Time Mage
Tacticians manipulating battle with the power of time and space.

These time-wielding mages are proficient in manipulating speed, whether it’s accelerating allies or slowing down foes, through their mastery of time magic. Their control over both time and space transcends the confines of combat, allowing them to rewind events if your party is defeated in battle, effectively resetting the fight back to its initial state.

—Time Magic Lv 1

Slow, regen, and other time magic.

—Time Slip

Return to start of battle if party is wiped out.

Ranger
Hunters with an eye on the enemy’s vital points.

These sharpshooters consistently succeed in defeating their targets due to their exceptional precision and a wide array of skills tailored for inflicting significant damage on particular enemy types.

—Targeting

Deal 1.25x more damage to any target.

—Beat Slayer

Deal 1.5x more damage to beast-family targets.

Summoner
Calling forth beings from other worlds.

These mages can summon powerful creatures that inflict heavy damage on the entire opposing team, in return for large amounts of Magic Points (MP). Notably, these creatures boast exceptional MP levels and can even replenish their own MP by sustaining damage.

—Summoning Lv 1

Summon Girtablulu.

—Summoning Lv 2

Summon Hresvelgr.

Valkyrie
Attackers who skewer enemies from above.

In a strategic action combining defense and offense, Valkyries soar upwards, escaping potential enemy assaults in the process, only to descend again on the following turn, inflicting substantial damage from their high vantage point.

—Crescent Moon

Conventional attack damage to all enemies.

—Jump

Jump high to deal 2x damage the next turn.

Red Mage
All-purpose mages with a command of black and white magic.

Red Mages possess a unique skill set, capable of wielding both offensive dark magic against foes and protective light magic for their teammates. Under specific circumstances, they can even boost their Battle Points (BP) with an ability.

—B/W Magic Lv 1

Cure, thunder, and other magic.

—B/W Magic Lv 3

Raise, blizzara, and other magic.

Salve-Maker
Experts in handling items.

Alchemists excel at combining items for both offensive and defensive purposes. By merging two items, they can generate extraordinary results like doubling a target’s maximum health points.

—Compounding

Combine two items for a special effect.

—Turn Toxic

Poison, deal the damage a curative would restore.

Performer
Superstars who support their allies through song.

Artists entertain by singing and dancing, enhancing the party’s strengths and statistics. One performance can elevate the whole group; daring to perform repeatedly in a single turn can amplify the party’s power.

—One More for You

Raise one ally’s BP by 1.

—Got Your Back

Raise party’s defense by 25% for four turns.

Pirate
Toughs who shiver the enemy’s timbers.

Among all professions, pirates have the greatest physical attack strength. Not only are their attacks potent, but they also possess the ability to weaken their opponents.

—Double Damage

Deal 2x damage.

—Shell Split

Deal damage and lower target’s defense by 25% for four turns.

Ninja
Dual-wielding shadows.

Skilled warriors, adept at wielding two weapons simultaneously to dismantle opponents swiftly. Despite the absence of a protective shield, they compensate by employing martial arts techniques that enhance their agility and dodging skills.

—Shippujinrai

Attack first in a turn.

—Utsusemi

Avoid one physical attack.

Swordmaster
Masters of the katana and the counterattack.

Skilled swordsmiths excel at delivering powerful blows in response to an opponent’s actions. While it involves anticipating their forthcoming actions, this strategy inflicts significant damage upon them.

—Nothing Ventured

Halve damage taken and deal 2x in return.

—Squeaky Wheel

Reduce an enemy’s BP by 1.

The enhanced version of “Bravely Default: Flying Fairy,” titled “Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster,” will be available for Nintendo Switch starting June 5. Learn more about this game by clicking here.

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2025-05-30 07:18