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DRAGON QUEST XI coming to PS4 and Steam on September 4, 2018, Switch ver. coming "Much later"
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A lot of goofy replies in this thread, but this one is especially hilarious. Are you a child?
Sweet with the international release having upgrades how will this boost the overall experience for those who played the japanese version?
Because they don't confirm the Switch version for localization!!
Oh wait..
They do.
Shrug
Jeez.
How long do they need to port that game to the Switch?
By the time the PS4 Version comes to the west, the JP-Version is already 14 month out.
And no 3DS version is a bummer. Guess expanding a series in the west doesn't include Nintendo handhelds,
unless Nintendo does the localization and distribution on its own, which doesn't really count in that regard.
How long do they need to port that game to the Switch?
By the time the PS4 Version comes to the west, the JP-Version is already 14 month out.
And no 3DS version is a bummer. Guess expanding a series in the west doesn't include Nintendo handhelds,
unless Nintendo does the localization and distribution on its own, which doesn't really count in that regard.
Just saw footage of the game. It looks so beautiful. I just wish we could get a Final Fantasy title with this kind of artistic approach.
Sad to see so many "Boycott If Not On Nintendo" posts in this thread.
Celebrate the release of a game that we all have been waiting for a long time. Let's be positive.
The game is still coming to Switch but later than other consoles, that is all, no need to be too dramatic.
Celebrate the release of a game that we all have been waiting for a long time. Let's be positive.
The game is still coming to Switch but later than other consoles, that is all, no need to be too dramatic.
$#%* Square Enix of not releasing the Switch version at the same time as the PS4 version, if its because of a Sony timed exclusivity than screw you. I was gonna get both version, but would've preferred Switch the 1st to play. Also, no love for the 3DS, seriously?
Hell, the follow-up comment about the Switch version talked about it coming specifically to the US and Europe. I don't know why people think that it's going to get silently cancelled, since there's no point in offering an update on that version if that's going to be the planned result.
Woah I didn't expect Steam at all. Will definitely pick this up on PC sometime in the future. Awesome
You're right.
But don't let that stop y'all from coming up with reasons not to buy the latest Dragon Quest game. It's always gotta be something.
I expected a PC version but not on the same release date as the PS4 version. That's nice.
Only KH left. C'mon, Square!
Only KH left. C'mon, Square!
Yooo, all those new features and even a Steam release, props to Square!
I'm pretty sad about the lack of 3DS version but it is what it is... I expected it too. Nice to see there's an added hard mode tho, I was worried about the comments about the difficulty.
All this whining though... Do people not realize that the Switch version is literally still in development and obviously not even out in Japan? Would they rather they made the rest of us wait another year until that one's finished or something?
I'm pretty sad about the lack of 3DS version but it is what it is... I expected it too. Nice to see there's an added hard mode tho, I was worried about the comments about the difficulty.
All this whining though... Do people not realize that the Switch version is literally still in development and obviously not even out in Japan? Would they rather they made the rest of us wait another year until that one's finished or something?
The Switch version is not even out in Japan, and we haven't seen a thing about it. This isn't console wars crap.
- Overhauled Menus & UI, with graphical enhancements and more intuitive navigation.
- Camera Mode, allowing players to take in views of the beautiful landscape, character renders and ferocious monsters in detail.
- A New Dash Function and many other system enhancements such as improved character and camera movement
They said they wanted to do a PS4 game because they hadn't done a major traditional console entry since 8, and obviously PS4 is the clear choice for that.
As for the West, it seems no more or less Western focused than 8. Everything about it seems quite similar really.
They want it to sell, and they want DQ to be a powerful brand in the West, certainly, part of that should be making it available to more platforms. I don't see why it's not on XBO too, it should be. But the actual process of producing a PC version of an x86 PS4 game on UE4 seems like it would be extremely painfree. Games are built on PC anyway, the engine is already on there, and beastly at that. They knew it'd take about a year for localisation, and the PC version considerably less time than that. Seems like a no brainer, and I'm extremely pleased to see it happen, even though I'll be getting it on PS4.
No, no, no, fuck this. Why did we need to have to choose between these two? Practically every game nowadays have voice acting, not just mainstream but indie games. I have absolutely no idea why Dragon Quest has to be an exception to this, and Japan is eating it up like it's nothing. Also the music is literally sounds like 8 bit music. I don't have technical expertise with regards to music, but the music range(?) just sound strangely limited, very basic tune stringed together. I did not get this feeling from previous DQ at all.
Really disappointed they are not using the orchestrated soundtrack.
As for Switch version...when even SE is saying it's going to be a long time...
...I mean we all know what "soon" means for them.
As for Switch version...when even SE is saying it's going to be a long time...
...I mean we all know what "soon" means for them.
I do admit it is super weird they are continuing to delay the Switch version, but then had the time to make a totally new PC port and are releasing that with the PS4 version and the 3DS version isn't even coming at all.
I don't think getting a PC version out with the PS4 with the tradeoff of the Switch version being still a ways off and the 3DS not coming at all is a good. Ideally they would all come out at the same time but I guess that would mean the PS4 version would continue to wait and it has been done for some time.
I don't think getting a PC version out with the PS4 with the tradeoff of the Switch version being still a ways off and the 3DS not coming at all is a good. Ideally they would all come out at the same time but I guess that would mean the PS4 version would continue to wait and it has been done for some time.
Was planning on holding out for the Switch version but given their statement I'll just go ahead and pick it up on PS4. I have no problems double dipping for Dragon Quest (I did it already with Builders).
It's all there except for camera mode/first-person view
They took the DQ8 approach for menus, not sure that I like the change, I'm not a fan for Final Fantasy-style menus taking you to a new screen for Dragon Quest.
It being announced here give me more confidence that they are not dropping the Switch version too. I just wonder why does it takes so long.
How so? Did they have a history of cancelling games after they announced them?
Probably not as they literally just announced this but hopefully soon.
Edit: or I guess above nvm taking a look
There is absolutely no reason to mention it at all in the west if that was the case.
They didn't actually change that much. It's not a DQ8-style overhaul. In this case, they only changed the texture of the windows from black/white to the brown color. The other menus are the same (equip UI is identical).
Oh man! STEAM?!? I'm so there! I might double dip for the Switch version if they add some unique features to it. Like doesn't the 3DS version have those "Retro" Sidequests and mini games? No word on Orchestra soundtracks? If they're not being added, I imagine people will find a way to mod them into the STEAM version. Sugiyama be damned!
Now if they could JUST announce the new Fortune Street for the West, I'd be all set!
Now if they could JUST announce the new Fortune Street for the West, I'd be all set!
Probably going to wait for the Switch version even if it's far off. I rarely ever finish JRPGs on anything but portables.
Bit annoying that they can't show anything about it tho.
Bit annoying that they can't show anything about it tho.
i think nintendo fans needs to take a chill pill, this thread boiled down to a ridiculous mess
Yeah but i meant all comparisons made from both versions in one footage, in this video they only show the new English version but doesn't show the differences made to the Japanese versions looks like ill have to look for Japanese version on Youtube and find all the menu, ui, camera mode, dash function etc
True hope so Square Enix didn't provide comparison shots or anything to compare with
So sad to see the 3DS version lost to us. Not surprised, but definitely sad nonetheless. Perhaps if it was completed earlier in the life of the system, Nintendo mighta published here for us. But yeah, I guess they don't wanna squander what meager footing they have with the franchise over here by watching it flounder on an audience that has greatly moved on to another system.
I'm not surprised at no 3DS, a little disappointed they couldn't make all consoles happen at once, and very sad at the loss of the fully 2D version.
Will buy Day 1! I love Dragon Quest.
Will buy Day 1! I love Dragon Quest.
If the Switch version doesn't contain the content missing from the 3DS version this will be the first DQ title of any kind I won't buy on release. I'm sure the PS4 version will be available for <$10 by that time.
SE needs to start talking about the Switch version's features to potentially win back some of the love lost with this announcement.
SE needs to start talking about the Switch version's features to potentially win back some of the love lost with this announcement.
The problem is that SE isn't even bringing a game that is already done, why people should have hope for a game that isn't even out yet in Japan? Maybe the Switch version will be localized, but SE gets no benefit of doubt with the wya they are handling the 3DS version.
I have mixed feelings about this. Getting a date sure is nice, getting a PC port is also fine (and I kind of expected it).
Not putting out the 3DS version seems silly though. The Switch version is probably going to be its own thing based on it not being ready for 2018, but, again... eh, I guess I'll just have to wait. I'm certainly not starving for JRPG this year, so I can live with DQ XI being a 2019 title.
Not putting out the 3DS version seems silly though. The Switch version is probably going to be its own thing based on it not being ready for 2018, but, again... eh, I guess I'll just have to wait. I'm certainly not starving for JRPG this year, so I can live with DQ XI being a 2019 title.
To be fair, I don't want to play it on my PS4 and probably not on my PC. I want to do what I did with Xenoblade and play sometimes on the tv but pick it up and take it on the bus or in bed or just be able to play it whenever or wherever I want.
This screams like a co-marketing thing from Sony. It seems weird but I am fine with it I guess. We may not get a straight answer but I remember the gnashing of teeth and wailing when MS secured a timed exclusive but when it appears that Sony is doing it too no one says anything. Look at this and DQ Heroes for Switch. I am amazed DQ Builders 2 was announced for same release on Switch.
It baffles me that this is the place where Sony wants to push around its weight. I am hopeful the game has a lot of success regardless, but I am going to wait for Switch or a stupid Steam sale.