Dragon Quest XI S Japanese stream reveals even more new features for the Definitive Edition (photo mode, voice drama, DQ8 music, etc)

[Deleted member 10737]

the game recently got a date and several new trailers. for those, visit here:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/dr...ver-jp-bundle-and-controller-revealed.122392/

today, there was another japanese live stream for the definitive edition, there's a lot of new stuff so i thought a sperate thread was needed. i'm posting info posted on the twitter account.
here's my previous list of new features in the definitive edition:

- "super fast" battle speed
- japanese VA
- party members follow you on the field
- you can call your horse from anywhere on the field
- killing enemies while on the horse earns you XP
- the 2D mode from the 3DS version (you can play the whole game like a SNES RPG, and can toggle between 2D and 3D mid-game)
- fully orchestrated music, can switch back to MIDI
- new story content, focusing on each of the party members
- more monsters to ride
- the retro areas from the 3DS version are back, you get to revisit areas from each of the past 10 dragon quest games
- more marriage options (you can choose to "live with" male characters as well)
- there's going to be an audio drama DLC coming after launch

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1. new trailer:



2. cover art, there's something new in the upper right corner? the cover is the same for the western version.

3. there's a voice drama DLC, 4 to 5 hours in length. included with the special edition, separate purchase for the normal edition. many stories about different characters, including stories about their past. possible to display the character the story is talking about?

4. another bit of DLC included in the special edition lets you change the appearance of two characters to be like DQ8, as well as the ability to change the field music tracks to those of DQ8!

5. for japanese version, english VA is DLC included with the special edition. text is still japanese only. western versions get japanese and english VA, no dlc.

6. hardware bundle

7. new monsters to ride

8. super fast battle speed

9. photo mode!

10. retro areas from DQ 1 to 10 return form the 3DS version. previously, the areas from DQ 1 to 6 were 2D, and the areas from DQ 7 to 10 were 3D. in this version, all areas are 2D.

11. revival spell! you can carry over your progress from the 3DS or PS4 version and continue from were you left off in those versions, using a code. probably japan-only.

12. a look at the hero in DQ8 costume

13. an area from DQ8 translated to pixel art

14. long list of additions/improvements in the definitive edition

15. you can do blacksmithing from anywhere on the field, can also buy missing material on the spot

16. more photo mode screens

17. slime pro controller

woof, that was exhausting. i haven't played the game and i'm using twitter translations, let me know if there's anything wrong.

 

[Skittzo]

Crap, how much am I gonna have to pay to import those joycons?

 

[MegaXZero]

That slime controller both intrigues me and discomforts me.

 

[Lant_War]

The blacksmithing changes are so good. If they don't plan on updating the other versions I'm definitely double dipping on the Switch when I get one.

 

[Draconian]

So excited for this. Those are awesome improvements. They are going all out with this.

 

[jakoo]

I wish there was some way to import your progress from the PS4 version into the Switch version. I just finished Act 2 on the PS4 and I have no idea if I want to just finish it on the PS4 or restart it on the Switch. It sucks to kind have to kind of choose between versions on a game that is this long!

 

[Sawyer]

Pretty sure the DQ8 costumes were always in

 

[DanarchyReigns]

Yes blacksmithing anywhere!

I'm guessing Japan didn't get the VIII costume since America got that.

 

[Deleted member 10737]

I wish there was some way to import your progress from the PS4 version into the Switch version. I just finished Act 2 on the PS4 and I have no idea if I want to just finish it on the PS4 or restart it on the Switch. It sucks to kind have to kind of choose between versions on a game that is this long!

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there is, but it'll probably be japan-only unless they update the western ps4 future to be able to generate codes. see number 11.

I'm guessing Japan didn't get the VIII costume since America got that.

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oh they were already included? i didn't know that since i haven't played the game. so the only new thing would be the DQ8 music.

 

[Ryuman]

Wow, dual-audio? I wanted to play the other DQ games but this might be my first one, We'll see. I'll definitely be playing this at some point, either way.

 

[Brazil]

They love that dumb Slime controller template so much.

 

[PKthndr]

Yo this is crazy! You can carry over your progress from PS4! All these additions are nuts!

 

[Juryvicious]

list of the new features coming to the game in this version:

- "super fast" battle speed
- japanese VA
- party members follow you on the field
- you can call your horse from anywhere on the field
- killing enemies while on the horse earns you XP
- the 2D mode from the 3DS version (you can play the whole game like a SNES RPG, and can toggle between 2D and 3D mid-game)
- orchestrated music, can switch back to MIDI (it's still not clear whether everything is orchestrated or not, but field and battle themes are confirmed)
- new story content, focusing on each of the party members
- more monsters to ride
- the retro areas from the 3DS version are back, you get to revisit areas from each of the past 10 dragon quest games
- more marriage options (you can choose to "live with" male characters as well)
- there's going to be an audio drama DLC coming after launch

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I'm completely blown away. These new features and everything in the new trailers.. simply incredible. The fully orchestrated music in the 3-D version of the game is beautiful, equally as is the midi in the 2-D version, both brought a huge smile to my face. I have to hand it to SE, they REALLY outdid themselves with this port.

My most wanted game of the year is soon upon us.

 

[jakoo]

there is, but it'll probably be japan-only unless they update the western ps4 future to be able to generate codes. see number 11.

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WOW totally misunderstood that. That would be incredibly awesome but I guess they have no incentive whatsoever for Sony to patch that feature into the USA's PS4....

 

[Comic Obsessed]

I usually don't do this but I'm expecting big reviews here.

 

[Isayas]

Hyppppeeeeddddd

 

[Deleted member 176]

that dq8 stuff was in the PS4 version yeah?

 

[Deleted member 32106]

Yes blacksmithing anywhere!

I'm guessing Japan didn't get the VIII costume since America got that.

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Yeah, They said they import VIII costume from globle version. It's not include in Japan so Switch version is first.

 

[entremet]

Definitive edition indeed.

I don't care for the PS4 to Switch stuff because the QoL stuff means that I'll replay from scratch again.

 

[Holundrian]

Save transfer is FUCKING HUGE for me wow.

 

[Panda Andino]

that dq8 stuff was in the PS4 version yeah?

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Customes yes, but Music is new.

 

[Deleted member 10737]

that dq8 stuff was in the PS4 version yeah?

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yes but looks like that was only for the west and it's a new thing for japanese players. DQ music is also a new addition.

 

[Deleted member 176]

Customes yes, but Music is new.

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yes but looks like that was only for the west and it's a new thing for japanese players. DQ music is also a new addition.

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ahhh, I see.

honestly 2D mode and faster battles are huge, I may get this

 

[Deleted member 48434]

Does 2D mode still have voice acting?

 

[HeroR]

This game is a big 'Happy Birthday to me' :). Sorry Link's Awakening, you have to wait until the Fall. Sheesh, September is a big month with Astral Chains and Daemon x Machina for me. I don't think I can finish those two games before they released. Sigh, first world problems.

 

[Deleted member 10737]

WOW totally misunderstood that. That would be incredibly awesome but I guess they have no incentive whatsoever for Sony to patch that feature into the USA's PS4....

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sony doesn't have to patch it, SE does. it's not a system feature, it's a feature in the game where it generates a code based on your levels and where you are at the game, and you can input that code in the new version to carry your progress. the japanese PS4 and 3DS versions already had that feature so they don't need to do anything about those to carry progress into the switch version, but i'm not sure if SE will patch the western pc/ps4 versions.

 

[Neoxon]

The save transfer option is huge. Also, I'm liking the Slime Blue Joy-Cons.

 

[Twingsy]

the game recently got a date and several new trailers. for those, visit here:

https://www.resetera.com/threads/dr...ver-jp-bundle-and-controller-revealed.122392/

today, there was another japanese live stream for the definitive edition, there's a lot of new stuff so i thought a sperate thread was needed. i'm posting info posted on the twitter account. i'll update the OP with more info if the come.
here's my previous list of new features in the definitive edition:



1. new trailer:



2. cover art, there's something new in the upper right corner? the cover is the same for the western version.

3. there's a voice drama DLC, 4 to 5 hours in length. included with the special edition, separate purchase for the normal edition. many stories about different characters, including stories about their past. possible to display the character the story is talking about?

4. another bit of DLC included in the special edition lets you change the appearance of two characters to be like DQ8, as well as the ability to change the field music tracks to those of DQ8!

5. for japanese version, english VA is DLC included with the special edition. text is still japanese only. western versions get japanese and english VA, no dlc.

6. hardware bundle

7. new monsters to ride

8. super fast battle speed

9. photo mode!

10. retro areas from DQ 1 to 10 return form the 3DS version. previously, the areas from DQ 1 to 6 were 2D, and the areas from DQ 7 to 10 were 3D. in this version, all areas are 2D.

11. revival spell! you can carry over your progress from the 3DS or PS4 version and continue from were you left off in those versions, using a code. probably japan-only.

12. a look at the hero in DQ8 costume

13. an area from DQ8 translated to pixel art

14. long list of additions/improvements in the definitive edition

15. you can do blacksmithing from anywhere on the field, can also buy missing material on the spot

16. more photo mode screens

17. slime pro controller

woof, that was exhausting. i haven't played the game and i'm using twitter translations, let me know if there's anything wrong.

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why japan-only?

 

[Deleted member 10737]

why japan-only?

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you mean the save transfer?

 

[Lump]

I'm playing with Slime controls!

 

[ghibli99]

Dang, that's so cool. Between this and P5R, looks like I'm replaying two of the longest JRPGs I've gone through in recent memory again. LOL

 

[mocolostrocolos]

I think this is the best definitive edition I've ever seen.

 

[Deleted member 10737]

I think this is the best definitive edition I've ever seen.

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right? they've really gone nuts with it.

 

[jakoo]

sony doesn't have to patch it, SE does. it's not a system feature, it's a feature in the game where it generates a code based on your levels and where you are at the game, and you can input that code in the new version to carry your progress. the japanese PS4 and 3DS versions already had that feature so they don't need to do anything about those to carry progress into the switch version, but i'm not sure if SE will patch the western pc/ps4 versions.

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Hm, I mean, I know Nintendo is publishing the game in the but obviously SE has a vested interest in it's success too.

It honestly feels like the least they can do if they aren't going to port these new features into the PS4 version. I am happy to pay for the upgrades on the Switch, but I don't know if I am willing to put in the 80 hours I've played on the PS4 into a Switch version all over again....

 

[RPG_Fanatic]

I want that slime pro controller just for the novelty factor.

 

[TheNotoriousAFG]

That slime controller looks like a fucking mess to use in practice, jesus

 

[Kiraly]

Fair enough to Square Enix, it sure took a while but they definitely put in a hell of an effort to make it the best version of the game and perhaps make up for it. Props! Definitely picking this up in September.

 

[Deleted member 32822]

Those slime joycons are so cute! This game is going to sell like hot cakes in Japan. I hope the U.S. gets onboard too!

 

[Deleted member 21411]

Excuse me, I can live with a man who calls me darling every day....... fuck I need this

 

[Lelouch0612]

They really went the extra mile.

The game is getting better and better and it was pretty darn good to start with !

 

[mindatlarge]

Bought the PS4 version on release day, about halfway through it, and have been meaning to return to it, but I think I'll hold off and get the Switch version. There's just too many new goodies to pass up.

 

[Plum]

I really hope that save-transfer is in the Western version. I'll probably be buying it anyway but I'd get it Day One if I knew that I didn't have to go through those beginning sections again.

 

[Draconian]

Is the voice drama dlc the previously announced new story content or is that yet to be detailed at this point?

 

[Sojiro]

Can not wait to get this game, looks to be awesome, big woof at that slime controller though lol. Thing looks horrendous to use.

 

[Deleted member 10737]

also apparently the OST has been confirmed to be fully orchestrated (there was previously doubts since it was mentioned that maybe only the field and battle themes are orchestrated). this is according to Jose Cespedes based on the stream, but it wasn't mentioned on twitter so i didn't put it on the list.

Is the voice drama dlc the previously announced new story content or is that yet to be detailed at this point?

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no, that stuff is in-game, where "each character becomes the protagonist and sets off on an adventure", the voice drama is separate.

 

[Lotus]

This is crazy

 

[Reddaye]

I'm happy I waited to get the Switch version instead of the PS4. They are really going all out here! I was happy with just getting the 2D mode, but the rest of this is just nuts.

 

[Twingsy]

you mean the save transfer?

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Yeah, but I realised the PS4 version doesn't actually have the codes in the western release.

 

[Agent Unknown]

It just keeps getting better. I'm also really happy they're using the Japanese version's ace cover art.

Is there going to be a special box set with art book, steel book, ect like the PS4 Edition of Lost Time? So far only seeing info on the Switch skin and Slime controller.

 

[Deleted member 5334]

Oh wow, uh... Japan getting the English Voices. It's DLC but that's still really cool.

Everything about this is really shaping up to be the definitive edition. I do wonder if this version will, down the road, also end up on Steam as well, but I feel the ship has sailed for PS4 owners (unfortunately). Curious if we'll see the older DQ games also ported as well (first three I believe). They did that for the 3DS and PS4 to cross promote Dragon Quest XI, so maybe they'll do that, and beyond, for this?