Bravely Default 2 features multiple endings, and players that want to reach the game's true conclusion have their work cut out for them. Indeed, obtaining the true ending in this new JRPG is quite an endeavor, requiring fans to overcome some challenging boss battles and more. For those players that think that they are up for the task, this guide will detail exactly what must be done in order to see Bravely Default 2's final ending.
To note, while an attempt is being made to avoid revealing too much about the events that lead up to the ultimate conclusion of the game, some spoilers are inevitable. Primarily, these spoilers relate to the final Job in Bravely Default 2, which players must unlock in order to receive the true ending. As such, fans that prefer to obtain the last asterisk without any assistance are advised to return to this guide at a later date.
With that established, the first step to earning the true ending in Bravely Default 2 is to complete the game and receive its bad conclusion. After the credits roll for the first time, JRPG fans should then reload their saves and exit the room in order to receive a new objective. Players should now follow the instructions provided by that objective, and doing so will ultimately lead them to a fairy village, a new boss battle, and the game's secret ending.
At this point, fans will need to put some time toward unlocking the three optional Jobs in Bravely Default 2. Those Jobs are Gambler, Salve-Maker, and Bravebearer, and many players will undoubtedly have come across at least the first two during standard gameplay. That said, here are full details on obtaining all three asterisks just to make sure that everything is perfectly clear:
- Gambler: Complete the Taking a Gamble quest given by Shirley in the Casino of Savalon
- Salve-Maker: Complete the In Dreams quest given by Glenn in Enderno.
- Bravebearer: Defeat Sir Sloan’s ghost at his grave in the pass between Halcyonia and Savalon.
After a player has collected these final asterisks, they should access the save menu and select the purple symbol at the bottom to view a cutscene. When that is over, fans should head to Halcyonia and speak with the Boat-Lending Woman in Bravely Default 2 to gain access to the game's final dungeon. At the end of this dungeon, players will find the title's most-challenging boss, and defeating it will unlock the true conclusion.
Bravely Default 2 is available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch.