The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 getting English release in the west

The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 previously came to Japan, and it’s now been revealed that an English localization is in the works for western fans. A release date of April 22, 2025 is also confirmed.

Dark Horse, a familiar name for many, is in charge of the localization. The hardcover art book features art and commentary from the Bravely Default developers.

Here’s some additional information about the book:

An oversized full-color hardcover collection of art and commentary from the creators of the Bravely Default saga.

Explore the world of Excillant across over three hundred pages of endearing character design, breathtaking landscapes, and playful marketing art—all with developer commentary published for the first time in English!

Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X–2021! This localization of original Japanese material features gorgeous concept art and extensive commentary from the games’ creative teams. Discover what lies beyond the horizon!

The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 is now available for pre-order on Amazon here (Canada here). A whole bunch of extra coverage on the Switch RPG – which originally debuted in 2021 – can be found here.