Square Enix has been making more of a multi-platform push lately, suggesting a strategic move away from the focus on exclusivity for legendary RPG franchises like Final Fantasy. Now, the Bravely Default series is expanding its scope in a surprise move that Square Enix chose not to announce in advance.
Today, Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster arrived on Steam, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox on PC with an introductory 20% discount. The original version of Bravely Default was only available on 3DS, while Flying Fairy HD Remaster released as a Switch 2 launch title. Notably, the game remains unavailable on PlayStation systems.
Originally launching in 2012, Bravely Default is an RPG with a big place in history. While many long-time RPG franchises were struggling to find their footing as the seventh-generation of consoles drew to a close, Bravely Default embraced an old-school approach with a bit of modern flair. In 2026, that kind of throwback seems commonplace, but Bravely Default was one of the games that set the template for everything that followed.
Flying Fairy HD Remaster doesn't overhaul the game deeply, but it's been generally praised as an effective remaster, although the Game-Key...
