Bravely Default And Octopath Traveler Team Promises New Games In 2025

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Summary

  • Team Asano is planning multiple releases in 2025, possibly including new titles or classic game remakes.
  • Fans speculate that a new entry to the Bravely Default series could be on the way, along with a sequel to Live A Live.

As a lifelong fan of Square Enix’s classic JRPGs, I can hardly contain my excitement for the upcoming releases from Team Asano in 2025! Having grown up playing games like Bravely Default and Live A Live, the prospect of potential new installments or remakes in these series has me positively giddy with anticipation.

I remember the thrill of exploring the diverse worlds of Octopath Traveler, a testament to Team Asano’s mastery of the HD-2D graphics engine. The idea that they are planning to apply this style to more classic games, including possibly Dragon Quest 1 and 2, has me eagerly awaiting the Switch 2 in 2025.

I can still recall the disappointment when previous teases from Tomoya Asano didn’t pan out, such as his 2024 promise of Bravely Default news, which left us hanging until who knows when. But this time, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they’ll deliver on their promises and give us a taste of the classic JRPG magic we’ve been yearning for!

Now, let me share a little joke to lighten the mood: They say Team Asano is planning “various things” for 2025. I wonder if they’ll also include a surprise time-traveling quest where we can finally get our hands on those missed promises from the past!

In 2025, Team Asano, a division of Square Enix known for hit games like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, is gearing up for multiple releases. This announcement was made by the team’s head, Tomoya Asano, during a conversation about their objectives for the coming year. Notably, they are also recognized for developing the HD-2D graphics engine, which has been utilized in various Square Enix remakes such as the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Therefore, it’s plausible that Team Asano’s 2025 releases may consist of either entirely new games or remakes of classic titles.

This year in June, a source suggested that Team Asano might be developing a sequel, with many believing it could be another game in the Bravely Default series, following the release of Bravely Default 2 in February 2021. There were also theories about a possible sequel to Live A Live, a well-received remake from 1994. Other projects by Team Asano include the tactical RPG Triangle Strategy and the life simulator Various Daylife, but the latter seems unlikely due to its poor sales performance.

In an interview with 4Gamer (as translated by Gematsu), Tomoya Asano revealed his aspirations for the year 2025. He stated that Team Asano plans to release several projects they’ve been working on in 2025. Among these projects, it is likely that the confirmed remakes for both Dragon Quest 1 and 2 will be included, following the same HD-2D style as the Dragon Quest 3 Remake. However, since Asano referred to “various things,” it seems there will be multiple releases beyond just the Dragon Quest duology, which is expected to launch as a single product.

Team Asano to Announce Multiple Games in 2025

Following the announcement of a remake for Live A Live in 2022, Square Enix hinted at more games getting the HD-2D treatment. Although Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D was already confirmed, it’s reasonable to assume that other games from the series, not yet mentioned, may also be in line for an upgrade to this graphical style. Many beloved Square Enix titles could potentially leverage this engine and join the anticipated roster for the Switch 2, expected in 2025.

As a die-hard fan of Square Enix’s legendary JRPGs, I must admit that my anticipation for Tomoya Asano’s ambitious plans is palpable. However, it’s crucial to remember that past excitement over his projects hasn’t always been matched by their delivery. Back in 2024, he tantalized Bravely Default fans with a tweet hinting at potential news about the series this very year. Unless we receive some revelation on New Year’s Eve, it seems doubtful that we’ll hear anything new about Bravely Default in 2024. This suggests that we might be waiting until 2025 for some fresh updates on the beloved series.

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2024-12-30 19:55