Overview of Upcoming Releases from Team Asano
- Team Asano is gearing up for several game releases in 2025, including potential new titles and beloved game remakes.
- Fans are buzzing with the possibility of a new Bravely Default installment and a sequel to Live A Live.
Team Asano, a prominent division of Square Enix renowned for its successful titles like Bravely Default and Octopath Traveler, is set to unveil an array of projects in 2025. This exciting information was shared by studio head Tomoya Asano during a recent conversation detailing the developers’ aspirations for the upcoming year. Additionally, Team Asano has been instrumental in crafting the HD-2D graphics engine, which has already enhanced several Square Enix remakes, such as the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. This development raises the possibility that their 2025 output could feature entirely new games alongside refreshed classics.
In a notable rumor from June, sources suggested that Team Asano is deep in development on a sequel, with strong speculation revolving around a new chapter in the Bravely Default franchise, following the release of Bravely Default 2 in February 2021. The community has also speculated about the potential for a sequel to Live A Live, a remake of the 1994 classic that garnered positive attention. Other projects from Team Asano include the tactical RPG Triangle Strategy and the life simulator Various Daylife, though the latter is considered less likely due to its mediocre reception.
In an interview with 4Gamer (translated by Gematsu), Asano expressed his ambitious plans for 2025, stating that the team would unveil “the various things we’ve been preparing.”Among these projects is the anticipated release of remakes for Dragon Quest 1 and 2, expected to follow the same beloved HD-2D aesthetic as the Dragon Quest 3 remake. As the term “various things”suggests, fans can anticipate multiple announcements, indicating that the two Dragon Quest titles may be launched as a single offering rather than two separate releases.
Anticipated Announcements from Team Asano in 2025
Following the announcement of the Live A Live remake in 2022, Square Enix revealed intentions for additional HD-2D remakes. While Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D had been announced, the iconic first two entries of the series remained under wraps. Given the enduring popularity of many classic Square Enix titles, it’s entirely plausible that more games are poised for an HD-2D revival, potentially aligning with the projected launch of the Switch 2 in 2025.
However, while Tomoya Asano’s vision for the upcoming releases is undoubtedly thrilling for fans of Square Enix’s classic Japanese role-playing games (JRPGs), it’s essential to remember that past experiences have demonstrated an inconsistency between excitement and delivery. In February 2024, Asano sparked speculation among Bravely Default enthusiasts with a statement indicating that they would soon share news about the series. Yet, with little time remaining in 2024, it seems likely that significant updates regarding Bravely Default and other anticipated projects will emerge in 2025.