Square Enix Announces Bravely Default Remaster and New Team Asano Title for Switch 2
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Square Enix is releasing a remaster of the 14-year-old 3DS game Bravely Default for the Switch 2, featuring new minigames that utilize the console's JoyCon 2 mouse functionality. The company also announced a new title, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, developed by the same team behind Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler. Both games showcase innovative gameplay mechanics tied to minigames and collectibles.
Facts First
- Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster announced for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Two new JoyCon 2 mouse-controlled minigames included: a rhythm game and an airship pilot game.
- New title The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales revealed, developed by Team Asano.
- Elliot features time travel, bombable walls, and a fairy companion with five unlockable abilities.
- Each ability has a dedicated minigame, with rewards including vinyl discs from the soundtrack.
What Happened
Square Enix has announced a remaster of the 14-year-old 3DS game, Bravely Default Flying Fairy, for the Nintendo Switch 2. The HD Remaster includes two new minigames designed to utilize the mouse functionality of the two JoyCon 2 controllers. One is a rhythm game inspired by Theatrhythm and Persona Dancing All Night, and the other is an airship pilot game featuring the character Ringabel.
Separately, Square Enix announced a new title, The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, developed by Team Asano, which is part of the company's Creative Business Unit II. The game features a top-down view, bombable walls, grass mowing, and a time travel mechanic. The protagonist is a traveling swordsman accompanied by a fairy named Faie, who can learn five abilities, including teleportation, a sprint that charges melee attacks, and 'Ignite' to damage enemies.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of classic Square Enix RPGs or the studio's recent hits like Octopath Traveler, you may have new, high-quality games to look forward to on the next Nintendo console. The new minigames in the Bravely Default remaster could offer a novel way to interact with the game using the Switch 2's controllers. For players who enjoy exploration and collecting, The Adventures of Elliot includes a 'Find the cats!' activity that rewards dedicated players with a significant in-game currency bonus.
What's Next
The release of these titles is likely to depend on the launch window of the Nintendo Switch 2. You can expect more detailed information, such as specific release dates and pricing, to be announced by Square Enix as the console's launch approaches. Both games appear to be designed to showcase the unique capabilities of the new hardware, which could signal a trend for future Switch 2 titles.