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Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster shadow-dropped onto Xbox Series X|S and Windows with 50 achievements totaling 1,000 Gamerscore, offering updated visuals, faster event scenes, and a redesigned UI; the grind involves completing the story, collecting items, filling encyclopedias, and mastering the various systems, with no confirmed missables.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster surprise-launches on PC (via Steam) and Xbox Series X|S, with PC users able to snag it for $32 through Green Man Gaming XP (20% off the $40 base price) and receive a Steam key; the Switch 2 version remains $40. The remaster keeps the classic Brave/Default turn-based combat and 20-job system, while adding HD visuals, a redesigned UI, and faster cutscenes.
Bravely Default Flying Fairy HD Remaster is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Xbox Play Anywhere, featuring upgraded visuals and a redesigned UI, the classic Brave & Default battle system, plus two new minigames (Luxencheer Rhythm Catch and Ringabel’s Panic Cruise); launch pricing includes 20% off and a digital art book for purchasers.
Square Enix and Cattle Call released Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster for Xbox Series and PC (via Steam and Microsoft Store) at $39.99 with a 20% launch discount, bringing the HD remaster of the turn-based JRPG to modern platforms with a redesigned UI, HD graphics, fast-forward for event scenes, and other conveniences; the game previously launched on Switch 2 on June 5, 2025, and the Bravely series has sold over four million copies worldwide.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD, now available on Nintendo Switch 2, offers a substantial RPG experience with a main story length of 35-45 hours, which can extend beyond 60 hours with optional content and gameplay adjustments like battle speed and encounter rate toggles.
The HD remaster of Bravely Default for Switch 2 retains some of the original's charm but falls short in graphical fidelity, especially for enemy models, due to limited updates from its 3DS origins. While gameplay remains solid, the visual upgrade feels underwhelming, making it a missed opportunity for a truly impressive launch title.
Bandai Namco has confirmed that the upcoming Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster for the Nintendo Switch will not include English voice acting. Producer Koji Nakajima explained that adjustments were made to the game's expressions to match the current era, leading to discrepancies that made the decision to exclude English VOs necessary. The lack of English voice acting has sparked speculation among fans, but it appears that rights issues were not the cause. The remastered versions of the GameCube RPGs will be released on September 14, 2023.
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster producer discusses the revamped features of the upcoming Switch release, including re-modeled characters, higher resolution towns and dungeons, and retaining the original art materials. The transition process to new hardware presented challenges, but the team solved them one-by-one to ensure the atmosphere and image of the original games were preserved. The remastered versions will run at a 16:9 aspect ratio and are set to launch on September 15th, 2023.
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster producer Koji Nakajima discussed the process of updating the GameCube graphics for the Nintendo Switch, emphasizing the preservation of the original game's atmosphere. The remaster runs at a 16:9 aspect ratio and required extensive gathering and verification of development assets. Unexpected problems arose during the development process, making it challenging to solve them for both Baten Kaitos 1 and 2.
Konami has announced that the release of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars has been delayed beyond its planned 2023 window, with no new release date provided. The delay is attributed to the need for additional time to ensure a high-quality performance and gameplay experience for players. The game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC via Steam when it eventually launches.
Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster will be released for the Nintendo Switch on September 14th, featuring distinct card-based RPG systems that allow for split-second decisions. Players will take on the role of a Guardian Spirit and guide each game’s protagonist and their companions through their journey. The collection includes Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and Baten Kaitos Origins, which takes place 20 years before the events of the first game.
Bandai Namco has announced that Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster, a two-in-one collection of the GameCube RPGs, will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 14, 2023. The game features distinct card-based RPG systems that allow for split-second decisions, and players take on the role of a Guardian Spirit to guide the protagonists and their companions through their journey. The collection includes Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean and its prequel Baten Kaitos Origins, which takes place 20 years before the events of the first game.
Success Corporation's farming sim game, Shepherd's Crossing, is getting an HD remaster on Switch, PS4, and PC in the west in June 2023. The game, often compared to Harvest Moon, allows players to build up their life, grow crops, and raise animals while getting to know the locals. The game will be digital-only in the west, with new features such as a zoom-out option and more item slots.
A fan project called DXU24 is aiming to bring the classic version of Deus Ex to Unreal Engine 5 with support for VR. The project will offer volumetric fog, better water and lighting effects, and support for Niagara particle effects. The latest development video showcases some of the improvements and comparison scenes between the original Unreal Engine 1 and the remastered Unreal Engine 5 versions. There is no word yet on whether it will support Lumen or Nanite.