Bravely Default (3DS) News Articles
Wednesday15th Jan 2014
News Bravely Default Producer - No Need for More Improvements
The improvements will not be improved upon
Not many games are given the chance to receive an improved update. Bravely Default was granted that opportunity after its initial Japanese release, and our review implies this reworking was of great benefit to the European and North American players who are receiving the updated version. After taking the...
Friday3rd Jan 2014
News Western Version Of Bravely Default Features Costume Changes For Female Characters
Ages also bumped upwards
When Japanese games are localised for western release it's often the case that publishers such as Nintendo decide that certain elements need to be changed in order to make things suitable for a western audience. We saw this recently with Tharja's bottom in Fire Emblem: Awakening's DLC, and it would appear that Bravely...
Thursday2nd Jan 2014
Nintendo Download 2nd January (North America)
It's déjà vu, plus some additional treats
This week's Nintendo Download update for North America is in, though it prompts a distinct feeling of déjà vu due to it being almost identical to last week's update; just two new downloads make an appearance. Our suspicion is that the details are reiterated to compensate for any confusion or loss of...
Wednesday18th Dec 2013
News Bravely Default North American Demo To Include Unique Quest and Hours of Exclusive Content
Arrives on 2nd January
While European gamers are fortunate enough to have Bravely Default available on 3DS now, it seems North American gamers will also have plenty of opportunity to enjoy the game ahead of its retail release. Nintendo of America has confirmed that a demo for the title will hit the region's 3DS eShop on 2nd January, and stated that...
Thursday5th Dec 2013
News Bravely Default Notebook Spotted On Official Square Enix Online Store
It's too nice to write in
We just can't seem to get enough of Bravely Default this week - a sequel has been confirmed for release in Japan with an unspecified release date, a gorgeous new trailer made its way to our computer screens, and the game arrives in Europe on 6th December. However, it doesn't end there. A replica Notebook based on the...
Wednesday4th Dec 2013
Video The Latest Bravely Default Trailer Sets the Tone
RPG goodness is at hand
Earlier today we were pleased to share the news that a Bravely Default sequel has been confirmed for 3DS, yet we shouldn't forget that gamers outside of Japan are still waiting for the original to arrive. The wait will be over for European 3DS owners this week with a 6th December release, while the North American iteration...
News Bravely Default Sequel Confirmed for 3DS in Japan
To be called Bravely Second
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy — shortened to Bravely Default in the West — has been a commercial success for Square Enix in its homeland. That's likely contributed to its localisation (along with support from Nintendo) in its follow-up and improved form that's known as Bravely Default: For The Sequel in Japan. As that...
Monday2nd Dec 2013
Nintendo Download 5th December (Europe)
Bravely Default, more retro SEGA goodness, Scribblenauts and more
Another week begins as we creep towards the Holidays, and Nintendo of Europe once again sends us on our way with a fresh download update. This week has some promising offerings, including more 3D SEGA goodies, a long awaited 3DS RPG and a much overdue Wii U and 3DS retail release;...
Wednesday13th Nov 2013
News Bravely Default Demo Hits European eShop Today
North American release on 7th February
With a lot of buzz around Bravely Default, today's Nintendo Direct broadcasts brought positive news regarding an early chance to play for Europeans, as well as a release date for North America. In the European broadcast Satoru Shibata confirmed that a demo for the title will be released on the eShop today,...
Monday11th Nov 2013
News Bosses From Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light Shown Off as Extras in Bravely Default
Get connected
While the proof will be in the playing, there's some anticipation within the Nintendo Life team for Bravely Default, with the updated For the Sequel version — as it'll be known in Japan — arriving in Europe on 6th December and North America in 2014. Square Enix has provided details on tweaks to improve the gameplay and balancing,...
Wednesday6th Nov 2013
Video Nintendo Unleashes New Trailer for Bravely Default
Oh, the sweet music
We don't always have the opportunity to celebrate the localisation of a Japan-based and developed RPG to the West, so the news earlier this year that Bravely Default — from Square Enix — would step out of Japan was sure to please 3DS fans. It hits Europe on 6th December — along with a lovely collector's edition packed with...
Wednesday23rd Oct 2013
News Bravely Default Deluxe Collector's Edition Detailed For Europe
Includes Agnès figure, music CD, AR cards and artbook
Nintendo of Europe has confirmed that Bravely Default will be getting a deluxe collector's edition when it launches on December 6th. The set includes: Bravely Default (Nintendo 3DS Game Card) Agnès Figurine Deluxe Artbook 34 AR Cards Original Soundtrack CD In addition to this set, a smaller...
Tuesday22nd Oct 2013
News Bravely Default To Feature Optional Special Attack Abilities as Microtransactions
Can also be obtained by eight hours in 3DS sleep mode
After a fair bit of waiting, 3DS RPG fans in the West are no doubt looking forward to getting their hands on Bravely Default — it's based on the updated version known as Bravely Default: For the Sequel in Japan. The goal of the fresh iteration is to improve and react to feedback on the original...
Tuesday1st Oct 2013
News Bravely Default Dated for 6th December in Europe
Q1 2014 in North America
We suspect that Bravely Default — the Flying Fairy part of the name seems to have been dropped in the West — is on quite a few 3DS wishlists. The handheld is gradually, like its DS predecessors, building up a range of quality RPG experiences, and based on the positive critical and commercial response in Japan this looks...
Friday27th Sep 2013
News Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Coming To Europe This Year, Enhanced Version On The Way
Bravely Default: For The Sequel is flying West
Back in August, we reported that Square Enix was working on Bravely Default: For the Sequel on the 3DS, an updated version of the original Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Gamers in the West have been eagerly anticipating the upcoming RPG since localisation was confirmed, but there still hasn't been a...
Thursday19th Sep 2013
Video This Bravely Default: For the Sequel Trailer Sets the Scene
Dat music
After some doubt and confusion over the past year, we suspect a good number of 3DS and RPG fans were relieved when Bravely Default: Flying Fairy was confirmed for the West by Square Enix. Confirmation of Bravely Default: For the Sequel in Japan naturally had us wondering which version of the game we'd receive, so news that we'll receive...
Thursday5th Sep 2013
News Bravely Default: For the Sequel To Serve as Testing Ground For Follow-Up
For the Sequel version to be used, erm, for the sequel
A good number of RPG gamers in the West have no doubt been looking forward to Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, the 3DS title from Square Enix that's performed well both commercially and critically in Japan. While we've been awaiting its arrival in PAL territories and North America, however, it's...
Monday2nd Sep 2013
News Bravely Default: For The Sequel Has English Script DLC
Could this be the version the west is getting?
Update: The official Twitter account for this title has now confirmed that this expanded, improved version of the title is indeed the basis for the localisation to the West. Original article: Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is coming to the west, but we're still largely in the dark as to when. The...
Wednesday28th Aug 2013
News Bravely Default: For the Sequel Confirmed for Japan
Think of it as Bravely Default: Flying Fairy 1.5
While it's unclear when exactly it's coming, either late 2013 or 2014 for Europe and North America, Square Enix RPG Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is coming to the 3DS in the West. That's news that delighted fans of the genre that were also charmed by images and impressions of the title, though we now...
Tuesday6th Aug 2013
Well, this is confusing
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy was originally pencilled in for a 2013 release date in Europe, but all that changed at the end of last month when Nintendo stated in its financial reports that it was being pushed back to 2014. However, in another bizarre twist, the official
Wednesday31st Jul 2013
Professor Layton set for 2013 in Europe
As part of today's financial reports from Nintendo, the company has released additional documents outlining details such as upcoming releases on Wii U and 3DS. Most of the release windows are as expected, though a few changes have caught attention. For one thing, and likely to disappoint a number of European...
Sunday19th May 2013
News Silicon Studio Near "Maximum Performance" With Wii U, 3DS Hardware
Also planning a new 3DS game
Silicon Studio, the developer behind the recently confirmed-for-the-West title Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, also works in creating software tools and game engines for a variety of companies, including Nintendo and Sony. Two higher-ups at Silicon recently sat down with Siliconera t
Wednesday17th Apr 2013
News Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is Confirmed for the West
Prayers have been answered
Nintendo's latest 3DS Direct did bring some surprises, but also some long awaited pieces of confirmation. One of these is that Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, the eagerly anticipated RPG from Square Enix, is on the way to both North America and Europe. It's already enjoyed a successful release in Japan, with plenty...
Thursday4th Apr 2013
Rumour Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Is Taking Flight To The West
Localisation may be in the works as we speak
It may have one of the strangest names, but Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is high on the "most wanted" 3DS games list for many western RPG lovers. There hasn't been an official announcement on a release date outside of Japan, but earlier last month the game's Twitter page hinted that localisation could be...
Sunday3rd Mar 2013
News More Hints At Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Localisation
Just announce it already...
We reported last week that the official Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Twitter account hinted at the game's localisation in the West. A follow up tweet has emerged; we have no doubt that fans who were eager to hear some news replied to the original tweet expressing their excitement for the game: It seems that there is...
Friday1st Mar 2013
News Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Twitter Account Hints At Localisation
We'll take any hint thrown our way
It's a regular occurence, especially with 3DS, to look at some attractive and promising titles and realise, with a heavy heart, that they may never make it outside of Japan. They're typically RPG titles, and they're often accompanied by gorgeous, imaginative visuals and special edition releases packed with...
Sunday27th Jan 2013
News Copies of Bravely Default are Flying across Japan
Accompanied by fairies, too
Since its release in October 2012 in Japan, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy has been what can be considered a success, shipping 300,000 copies across Japan. Speaking with 4Gamer, Producer Tomoyo Asano revealed the figure, while saying he believes that at the end of the month the sales figures will equal those that shipped:...
Wednesday16th Jan 2013
News "All The Bravest" Square Enix Trademark Was for iOS Game, Not Bravely Default Localisation
Darn
Late last year it emerged that Square Enix had trademarked the name "All The Bravest" and purchased a number of related web domains, which prompted excitable rumours that it could be an indication of a much-desired localisation of 3DS title Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Unfortunately that dream has been crushed — which seems to be standard...
Monday22nd Oct 2012
News This Bravely Default: Flying Fairy Soundtrack Packaging is Rather Special
Pop up CD case, anyone?
We've been paying a lot of attention to Bravely Default: Flying Fairy here at Nintendo Life, mainly because it looks like a high quality 3DS RPG from Square Enix. With an attractive art-style and seemingly plenty of interesting gameplay to offer, we're sure that others are also keen to see a Western release. One thing that's...
Thursday18th Oct 2012
News 3DS and Bravely Default Flying High in Japanese Charts
As expected, really
We've often reported that 3DS is performing particularly well in Japan, and that trend is continuing this week with the release of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy, the eagerly anticipated RPG from Square Enix. When considered alongside recent positive news about 3DS software sales in North America, it seems as if Nintendo's...
