After the release of Bravely Default, Square Enix got busy compiling a list of 100 questions and suggestions for their next game. A number of these have been implemented in Bravely Default: For the Sequel.
Bravely Second: End Layer comes out in less than two weeks in Japan, and to celebrate, Dengeki Online is going to have a special livestream on Friday. It will be a live playthrough of Bravely Default: For the Sequel (the augmented version of Bravely Defaut, the same one that was released in Europe and North America).
However, please note that this is going to be quite the lengthy livestream, as the Dengeki Online staff is planning to play until the end, and the True Ending. Therefore, it will be a real spoiler fest if you haven’t played the game: you have been warned! If you’ve already played Bravely Default, this will be a nice refresher course before Bravely Second: End Layer comes out on April 23rd in Japan.
Square Enix have released the new scenario for the free to play version of Bravely Default For The Sequel in Japan. Now you can play with the game up to Chapter 4.
Bravely Default: For the Sequel will get a reprint in Japan under Square Enix’s own “Greatest Hits” label. The Ultimate Hits version of Bravely Default: For the Sequel will cost 2,500 yen and will be available on August 7.
So guessing with this game they're going to listen to fan instead of trying to "appeal to a broader audience" but doesn't that just invite diminishing returns? The inevitable backlash when they stop listening and try to increase their audience?