Bravely Default & Bravely Second: End Layer Network Servers Shutting Down June 2023
Square Enix and the Bravely series’ general producer, Tomoya Asano, have announced that the network support for Bravely Default and Bravely Second: End Layer on 3DS will cease on June 30, 2023, at 12 PM Japan Standard Time. Additionally, they expect that “Net Friend Invites and sending Nemeses will no longer be available.”
In May 2023, friend registration was discontinued, and SP drink purchases were made unavailable. Still, StreetPass functionality will remain implemented, and, for those unaware, the online aspects of the Bravely games are purely supplemental and are not necessary for completing their stories. However, some battles may be a bit more challenging than initially intended.
Hopefully, we will see both of these titles receive modern ports in the near future. For as much as I enjoyed Bravely Default II, I think I’ll always prefer the previous two games.
In case you missed it, Bravely Second received its eighth-year anniversary artwork.
Bravely Default II is now available on Switch and PC. Bravely Default II introduces four new Heroes of Light as they embark on a mission guided by the elemental crystals.
Like Bravely Default and Bravely Second, Bravely Default II features a battle system that allows players to choose different ways to approach a fight. During encounters, players can decide when to attack, known as Brave, or hold back and wait for the best moment to strike, known as Default.
Building up actions also allows players to unleash powerful attacks against enemies, including skills and magic. The game also includes a job class system where players can switch their characters’ abilities to fit their playstyle. has also been updated, along with a new map for players to explore.
If you missed it, check out our review of Bravely Default II’s initial Nintendo Switch release.
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