

Both Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default 2 were eventually released on PC via Steam, even though both games were published by Nintendo. However, it’s possible that it could come to at least PC in the future. Because Nintendo is publishing the game is only planned for Nintendo Switch at the moment.


The Nintendo eShop does have a pre-load for the game, meaning you’re able to download it and play it the minute it releases. Live A Live launches on Jexclusively for Nintendo Switch. Just like with the past two titles Nintendo is publishing the game as well, so here’s everything you might need to know about the Live A Live remake.

Western fans likely aren’t familiar with Live A Live, as the game never made its way outside of Japan until now. The next title getting the HD-2D treatment is a bit different, however, as it’s a remake of a cult classic JRPG from the ‘90s, Live A Live. And while it may not be as beloved as that game or as intense an object of fan desire as Mother 3, it looks to be a fascinating recovery from the vaults.Square Enix has already seen some phenomenal success with its HD-2D series of games, with both Octopath Traveler and Triangle Strategyselling over 1 million copies apiece. Live A Live isn’t the only classic Square Enix RPG getting the HD-2D treatment: A remake of Dragon Quest 3 is also in development. And if you are one of those cognoscenti, then you may want to ogle the luxurious Japanese special edition of the game (via Nintendo Life), which comes with a model kit, soundtrack CDs, and an actual board game, among other things. If you want to understand why the game is so beloved of the cognoscenti, IGN’s Peer Schneider posted a passionate and enlightening Twitter thread about Live A Live after the remake’s announcement. It’s certainly an ambitious premise, and the game has a great pedigree too: It was directed by Final Fantasy 6 designer and Chrono Trigger director Takashi Tokita, with music by the legendary Yoko Shimomura ( Street Fighter 2, Kingdom Hearts).
