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Bravely Default 2

Bravely Default 2 is a continuation of the Bravely Default franchise. Released in 2021, the title is technically the third installment in the mainline series and follows an entirely new cast of characters, while still offering up the same combat that players have enjoyed from the series.

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JRPG
Released
February 26, 2021
ESRB
T for Teen: Mild Blood, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s)
Claytechworks
Publisher(s)
Nintendo
Engine
Unreal Engine 4

Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, nature's masters,
The Crystals' power exceeds the hand of man,
And if unleashed, would bring down death, disaster,
Calamity and blight upon the land.
―― Ancient quatrain of Kingdom Musa

Guided by fate, it’s up to you to stop the forces that threaten these heroes and all of Excillant.

A new entry in the “Bravely” series
A new world, a new story, and all-new Heroes of Light
"Four new Heroes of Light emerge"

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