ThisThe 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.
i was hoping DQ 1-3 would be announced as well.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?
i don't think any special edition has been revealed for non-japanese markets. japan has 4 different editions for the game. normal, special, super special and a hardware bundle.I don't yet see a special edition with DQ8 tracks on US retailers?
it just requires SE to add the feature already existing in the japanese version to western versions. i have a feeling they won't tho, as that would just make the people who want patches for the existing versions even more angry.What are the odds you'll be able to transfer your PC save to Switch?
I put like 40 hours into the PC version, but chose to hard stop and wait for Switch. These additions are too meaty to ignore.
it just requires to add the feature already existing in the japanese version to western versions. i have a feeling they won't tho, as that would just make the people who want patches for the existing versions even more angry.
yeah but PC version was just made for when they localized the game, it's not really a big deal for them in japan. if they were to add the save-transfer future to western PS4 version, i assume PC would get the patch too.Isn't it just PS4 to Switch that's confirmed as a save transfer?
it just requires SE to add the feature already existing in the japanese version to western versions. i have a feeling they won't tho, as that would just make the people who want patches for the existing versions even more angry.
yeah but PC version was just made for when they localized the game, it's not really a big deal for them in japan. if they were to add the save-transfer future to western PS4 version, i assume PC would get the patch too.
I mean the base game already received 90 scores - this version offers much more so high scores are a given.
yep, announced in august 2016 for NXLet's all remember that this was the first game ever announced for the Switch. They're really going all out with it.
I put 80 hours into the PC version but fell off in the middle of the post game and I'm still buying the Switch version lolI bought the pc version like 2 days after launch but never put time into because it didn't run as well as I hoped. Am I stupid for buying the Switch version and just writing the pc version off as a waste of money?
I mean, I would love say a $20 DLC update for the changes (don't need orchestral thanks to modding) , but it's not likely to happen. So, might as well unfortunately.I bought the pc version like 2 days after launch but never put time into because it didn't run as well as I hoped. Am I stupid for buying the Switch version and just writing the pc version off as a waste of money?
the game recently got a date and several new trailers. for those, visit here:
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.
Especially when talking the intial japanese PS4 release the western version was already a solid update.Calling the PS4 version a beta almost seems too generous at this point. More like an alpha.
Dragon Quest games have never had voice acting in Japan. The first release didn't as well to keep up with tradition. Many japanese fans prefer to play the game that way. They just added them to this version as a value added proposition.I am shocked to see Japanese voice acting was only added now. It is so odd because I watched two reviews where they clearly loved it but the original game sounds more and more like a paid beta when I read details like this.
bummed that this won't be patched in/offered as dlc for the existing dqxi verisons :(
Support DQ, bro! We need more of these games.Same, even if the PS4 got the QoL features for a price I would be happy.
No interest in the 3DS nonsense, the story DLC from the look of it won't be much. May be half an hour for each character if it is what I expect. Probably won't get the audio drama either.
I am buying it second hand for switch. SE or Nintendo aren't getting any more of my money for this title other than a PS4 patch.
I put 80 hours into the PC version but fell off in the middle of the post game and I'm still buying the Switch version lol