Bravely Default
A third entry in the "Bravely" series, "Bravely Default II", was announced at The Game Awards 2019 exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Two years prior to the game's announcement on Christmas Day 2017, character designer Akihiko Yoshida posted an image on Twitter of Edea holding a pair of Joy-Con controllers. Additionally after "Octopath Traveler" sold over 1 million copies, the occasion was celebrated with another illustration on Twitter, with the pose assumed by the eight party members strongly resembling Airy from the first game. Asano stated that the reason for the game's title, "Bravely Default II", was due to his belief that "Bravely Second" did not live up to fans' expectations, and its critical and commercial under-performance made it difficult for the team to continue on the series. Similar to how numbered sequels function in the "Final Fantasy" franchise, this new installment takes place in a new world separate from the previous games with a brand new cast of characters. The game was released worldwide on February 26, 2021.