Exclusive: The Bravely Default II Art Book Is Getting An English Localization, Preorders Open Today

Square Enix and Dark Horse are teaming up for an English localization of the official Bravely Default II art book. The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X-2021 is a hardcover book featuring concept art and behind-the-scenes insights into the RPG’s development directly from the developers. The book will launch for $50 on April 22, 2025, and preorders are available now.

While The Art of Bravely Default II: 201X–2021’s April 22, 2025 release date is a ways off, fans can pick up the aforementioned art books covering other Bravely Default games to read through in the meantime. The official English version of The Art of Bravely Default is available for just $25 at Amazon. The localized version of The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer is on sale for $27.

• The Art of Bravely Default — $25 ($40)
• The Art of Bravely Second: End Layer — $27 ($40)

If you haven’t played Bravely Default II, you can pick up a physical edition for Nintendo Switch for as low as $29 at Amazon. The first two games in the turn-based RPG series were Nintendo 3DS exclusives. These days, you’ll wind up paying more than their original $40 prices for new copies. You can purchase new copies of Bravely Default and Bravely Second: End Layer for $47 and $50, respectively, at Amazon.