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Bravely Second will now be known as Bravely Second: End Layer, Square Enix recently announced. Furthermore, up through the end of May, Square Enix Members can upload Bravely Second save data to unlock special costumes for Magnolia, Yuu, Edea, and Tiz.

The title is set for an April 23 release in Japan.

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Square Enix continues to dominate the news cycle, setting the Japanese release date for Bravely Second at April 23. Standard editions are priced at 5,980 yen, with the collector’s pack weighing in at 14,800 yen; the latter includes a Pope Agnes figurine, artbook, mini soundtrack, and notebook, along with retailer-specific downloadable bonuses.

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Another week, another tidbit about Bravely Second; this time Square Enix has revealed the game’s villains. The aptly-named Emperor Oblivion runs the show from behind a mask, and orchestrates both the attack on the signing ceremony and Agnes’ kidnapping. He’s assisted by a fairy named Anne, about whom even less is known beyond her preference for black clothing.

Producer Tomoya Asano also stated that a demo is in the works, although an exact timeframe was not given beyond “very shortly.”

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More details about Bravely Second‘s cast have been released, specifically those of the Three Musketeers, the group sworn to protect the Crystal Orthodoxy. Main character Yuu is the group’s leader, also known as the “Falcon of the Gale.” Jean, a veteran soldier and expert swordfighter, is Musketeer #2, called the “Wolf of Blazing Fire.” Third and last is Nikolai, the “Rugged Python”, who serves as the group’s priest.

Bravely Second is planned for a winter launch this year in Japan.

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Square Enix announced that Bravely Second has been set for a Winter release in Japan.

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By way of the official website, Square Enix has released more information about Bravely Second, specifically a new location, Agnes’ role, and character classes. Continue reading ‘More Bravely Second Details; Bravely Default Passes One Million Sales’ »

Square Enix announced they will be launching a free-to-play version of Bravely Default on the Japanese 3DS eShop. This version – titled Bravely Default: For the Sequel Full Free Play Edition – contains the game’s first four chapters, with the remaining five chapters sold in an update kit for 2000 yen; the kit also includes Japanese voiceovers and one part of the AR movie feature.

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Bravely Second producer Tomoya Asano and lead artist Akihiko Yoshida recently sat down with Famitsu, discussing the upcoming title along with Yoshida’s recent departure from Square Enix. Continue reading ‘Bravely Detailed: Sequel Stuff, Default Demo Coming to NA’ »

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Square Enix has revealed that a sequel to Bravely Default: Flying Fairy is in development for the 3DS. Titled Bravely Second, the sequel reportedly takes place in the same world as the first game, albeit several years later. No release date has been announced at this time, but an official site is online in Japanese, available here.

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Nintendo has announced the North American release date for Bravely Default: Flying Fairy. Both standard and collector’s editions will hit shelves on February 7, with the CE including the game, soundtrack CD, and an artbook.

Bravely Default: For the Sequel will introduce a new feature called “Bravely Second,” a means by which players can stop time and attack their enemies. This allows them to break the normal damage cap for a single attack, as players spend SP to land several attacks at once. Oddly enough, this SP is accumulated while the 3DS is in sleep mode, or players can buy an SP Drink through the e-Shop for a quick recharge.

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Nintendo has set the European release of Bravely Default: Flying Fairy as December 6. The North American release will follow, with a window of the first quarter of 2014.

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Bravely Default: Flying Fairy will apparently be getting an updated version, titled Bravely Default: For the Sequel. Title notwithstanding, this will be a redux of Flying Fairy with some new features, some of which will be in the actual sequel. In particular, the game fatures a new battle system, which reportedly will run at a faster pace than the original. The updated version also includes an event viewer, greater configuration options, more save slots, better town graphics, more party banter, and an overhaul of the user interface.

For the Sequel will launch on December 5 in Japan, priced at 4,990 yen at retail and 2,900 yen digitally. A global release has been confirmed, though exact dates were not specified; the US version is scheduled for next year, with the European version planned for late release this year.

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With Bravely Default: Flying Fairy released just weeks ago in Japan, Square Enix revealed a free to play follow-up for the PC. Titled Bravely Default: Praying Brage, this sequel of a sort takes place 200 years after the 3DS game. Little is known at this time, though an open beta test will begin on November 1.

Source: Gematsu