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[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 stage schedule announced[/FONT]
Published 12 hours ago. 1 comment.

Full schedule to be live streamed on YouTube and Niconico.

Square Enix has announced the stage schedule for its May-announced Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017, which will take place at Tokyo Big Sight West Hall 4 on August 5 and 6.
The entire stage schedule will be live streamed on YouTube and Niconico.
Here is the full schedule:

August 5

• 10:00 – Event Opening
• 11:00 to 11:15 – Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 Opening – Featuring appearances by Ayana Tsubaki, Yosuke Saito, and Yuji Horii.
• 11:30 to 12:30 – Official Live Broadcast “Rainama” at Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 – The Dragon Quest Summer Festival edition of the monthly program “Dragon Quest Monsters Super Light Live Broadcast,” or “Rainama” for short, which is broadcast live on Niconico. It will include discussion by those appearing, as well as the latest information. Featuring appearances by Takamasa Shiba (producer), Naoto Chiba (administrative producer), Ryou Hirohashi (voice actor), Aru (live streamer), and Saito-V (V-Jump editorial department).
• 13:00 to 14:30 – Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional Official Tournament “Great Masters’ GP” Finals – The Joker series’ final battle between the eight players who won through the East Japan and Westn Japan regional preliminaries that took place starting in May, and the Square Enix Members preliminaries that were held online. Who will be the strongest monster master!? Featuring appearances by Taichi Inuzuka (producer), Reiko Mihashi (MC), Saki Suzuki (MC), and guests Yuji Horii (game designer) Hiroki Yasumoto (voice actor).
• 16:00 to 19:30 – Dragon Quest X Five Year Celebration Stage
  • Part 1: Theater Company Inuccoro Produce’s “The Adventurers’ Hotel” – A group performance set in a certain hotel lounge. A live performance themed after those who participated in a Dragon Quest X offline meeting. Written and directed by Syu Hani. Featuring appearances by Ryutaro Ishikawa, Keiko Isobe, Inko-san, Takesho Ooyama, Ibuki Kaneda, Noboru Koizuka, Masahiko Saito, Tetsuro Adachi, Sanae Fuku, Leena, and Miyu Watanabe.
  • Part 2: Dragon Quest X TV Summer Festival 2017 Special – In addition to the latest information on Dragon Quest X, we’re preparing a number of projects only available at the Summer Festival, with different content on both days. Let’s celebrate five years of Dragon Quest X together! Featuring appearances by Ayana Tsubaki (MC), Yuji Horii (game designer), Yosuke Saito (producer), Chikara Saito (director), Takashi Anzai (chief planner), Saito-V (V-Jump editorial department), Dragon Quest X Novice Ambassador, and guests Satoru Akahori (author) and Natsuki Kato (actress).
• 19:30 – Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 Grand Finale – Featuring Ayana Tsubaki, Yosuke Saito, Yuji Horii, etc.
• 20:00 – Event Closing

August 6

• 10:00 – Event Opening
• 11:00 to 11:15 – Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 Opening – Featuring appearances by Ayana Tsubaki, Yosuke Saito, and Yuji Horii.
• 11:30 to 13:45
  • Dragon Quest Series Special Stage – Featuring Ranze Fukishima.
  • Dragon Quest Builders Builders School Summer Course – The long-awaited revival of the regular Dragon Quest Builders program, “Builder’s School.” This will focus mainly on the announcement of the best works in a free build contest held for the Summer Festival. The title of the free build contest is “Your Memory of Dragon Quest.” Submit your creations to Twitter with the hashtag “#DQBコンテスト” with a word that describes your Dragon Quest memory. Submissions will be accepted until July 18. Featuring Ranze Fukishima (MC), Noriyoshi Fujimoto (producer), Takuma Shiraishi (assistant producer), Yohei Murakami (PR), and Saito-V (V-Jump editorial department).
  • Itadaki Street Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary Dice On! Stage – To all the Itadaki Street fans, thank you for waiting so long! This stage event will finally divulge details on Itadaki Street Dragon Quest & Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary. Featuring Ranze Fukishima (MC) and Takuma Shiraishi (producer).
  • Dragon Quest Rivals Stage – A special stage focused on the smartphone-due competitive digital card game Dragon Quest Rivals! Learn the appeal of the newly announced game, including how to play, and the Dragon Quest characters and monsters that will appear. Featuring Ranze Fukishima (MC), Tatsuhiro Futagi (producer), and Yuusuke Tomita (administrative producer).
• 14:30 to 15:15 – Dragon Quest XI Special Talk Stage – A special round-table discussion where the creator of Dragon Quest, as well as each producer and the director gather for the Summer Festival. Featuring Yosuke Saito (producer), Yuji Horii (game designer and scenario), Takeshi Uchikawa (director), Hokuto Okamoto (PlayStation 4 version producer), and Kento Yokota (3DS version producer).
• 16:00 to 19:30 – Dragon Quest X Five Year Celebration Stage
  • Part 1: Theater Company Inuccoro Produce’s “The Adventurers’ Hotel” – A group performance set in a certain hotel lounge. A live performance themed after those who participated in a Dragon Quest X offline meeting. Written and directed by Syu Hani. Featuring appearances by Ryutaro Ishikawa, Keiko Isobe, Inko-san, Takesho Ooyama, Ibuki Kaneda, Noboru Koizuka, Masahiko Saito, Tetsuro Adachi, Sanae Fuku, Leena, and Miyu Watanabe.
  • Part 2: Dragon Quest X TV Summer Festival 2017 Special – In addition to the latest information on Dragon Quest X, we’re preparing a number of projects only available at the Summer Festival, with different content on both days. Let’s celebrate five years of Dragon Quest X together! Featuring appearances by Ayana Tsubaki (MC), Yuji Horii (game designer), Yosuke Saito (producer), Chikara Saito (director), Takashi Anzai (chief planner), Saito-V (V-Jump editorial department), Dragon Quest X Novice Ambassador, and guests Takashi Kondo (voice actor) and Naoki Yoshida (Final Fantasy XIV director and producer).
• 19:30 – Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 Grand Finale – Featuring Ayana Tsubaki, Yosuke Saito, Yuji Horii, etc.
• 20:00 – Event Closing

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[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI Nintendo Direct details 3DS-exclusive features[/FONT]
Published 8 hours ago. 11 comments.

Go to the worlds of past Dragon Quest games.

Nintendo hosted a Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time-themed Nintendo Direct today, revealing a host of details specific to the 3DS version of the game. Among those details, it was revealed that players will be able to take on various quests in which they travel to the worlds of past Dragon Quest games.






Here are all the new details:

• In 2D mode, there are secret locations called “Hidden Spots” that you can find.
• In 3D mode, there are symbol-based encounters. By using the A button, you can perform a preemptive attack.
• 2D mode uses random encounters.
• The bottom screen displays the map. You can switch between the full map and the area map.
• There is a “Travel Memories” feature that lets you look back on events in 2D and 3D modes.
• The circle pad is used for 3D screen movement, while the d-pad is used for 2D screen movement.
• The 3DS version uses “StreetPass” functionality.
• The main element of StreetPass sees players interacting with a race known as the Yocchi.
• The Yocchi will request that you rescue the Yocchi in critical situations that you encounter along your journey.
• The key to rescuing Yocchi is a dungeon called the “Labyrinth Beyond Time.”
• You can form a party of up to eight Yocchi from among the Yocchi you gather, and send them off into the dungeon.
• In the dungeon, you can choose whether to control the Yocchi directly or proceed automatically. Choosing the latter means both movement and battles are automatic.
• There are treasure chests and you can obtain items in the dungeon.
• The abilities of each Yocchi differ, and various types exist from weak to strong. They will not return if they’re killed by the enemy. You can gather Yocchi in the field or from other players through StreetPass.
• By defeating the “Gate Keeper” awaiting at the end of the dungeon, you will obtain an “Adventure Log Password.”
• By giving the Adventure Log Password to the Yocchi elder, you can go the worlds of past Dragon Quest games.(In the Nintendo Direct, we see the player visit the worlds of Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest V.)
• There are problems occurring in the worlds of past Dragon Quest games, and resolving them has something to do with saving the Yocchi.

The Nintendo Direct also revealed that starting today, 3DS users in Japan will be able to pre-load Dragon Quest XI from the Nintendo eShop.
Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.


Watch the Nintendo Direct below.
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3DS
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI details 3DS-exclusive features[/FONT]
Published 5 hours ago. 9 comments.

3D and 2D modes, Yocchi Village, and past Dragon Quest worlds.
Square Enix has updated the official website for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time with new information and screenshots about the game’s 3DS-exclusive features.
Get the details below.

? With 3D Mode and 2D Mode, You Get Two Experiences in One Game

In the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI, you can experience two visual styles in one game. In “3D Mode,” characters move vividly in a three-dimensional world, and in “2D Mode,” the game is depicted in nostalgic pixel graphics. Experience Dragon Quest XI in your favorite visual mode.
At the start of your adventure, 3D Mode is depicted on the upper screen, and 2D Mode is depicted on the lower screen.
When the two modes are displayed at the same time, conversations and such are displayed on the upper screen when using the slide pad, and on the lower screen when using the d-pad.

As you progress on your adventure, you will choose which one of the two modes to you want to continue playing with. After that, you can visit the church to switch between modes.

? Two Battle Styles
3D Mode
—Battle with lively moving monsters on the field.

—You can get surrounded by enemies, too.

—Monsters will attack if they notice the protagonist running by.

—During battle, the party’s status and actions are displayed on the bottom screen.

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2D Mode
—Battle with classic pixel graphics.

—Various expressions decorate the battle.

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—You will encounter monsters randomly while walking.

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—During battle, the party’s status and actions are displayed on the bottom screen.

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? Memories of Your Journey
As you progress on your adventure, you will be able to see the “Memories of Your Journey” at certain places. In the 3DS version, you can look back on important scenes in the story that you have already seen in your favorite visual mode, allowing you to also see how that scene played out in the style you are not playing in.

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? Labyrinth Beyond Time
In the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI, there is a village where a special tribe among the Incarnations of Time known as the “Yocchi” live, and where you can make use of the system’s StreetPass feature. You can also discover a dungeon that only the Yocchi can enter called the “Labyrinth Beyond Time,” where you can send in the Yocchi you gathered through StreetPass to explore. Exploring the Labyrinth Beyond Time may open the door to even more surprising amusements.
—Incarnations of Time are mysterious creatures that appear in Lotozetasia.

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—The Yocchi seek help from the protagonist.

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—The protagonist is guided to a mysterious place called “Yocchi Village.”

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—Gather Yocchi through Streetpass and take on the Labryinth Beyond Time. You can even get items from treasure chests.

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—In the depths of the labyrinth are boss battles against Gate Keepers. These are formidable foes that cannot be taken down by ordinary means. Use spells to defeat them. Then explore even further.

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? The Yocchi’s Important Mission
The Yocchi have an important mission, and want the protagonist to help them carry it out. In order to help the Yocchi, it seems that it is necessary to find “Adventure Log Passwords” in the Labyrinth Beyond Time. What kind of adventure awaits the player?
—A mysterious place called “The Altar.” Jorocchi, the Yocchi elder, tells the player of the Adventure Logs on each altar engraved with the achievements of legendary heroes from different worlds.

—A dirty Adventure Log sits upon the altar. As Jorocchi tells the player, the Adventure Logs were recently destroyed and blacked out.

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—In order to enter the worlds of each Adventure Log, it is necessary to find Adventure Log Passwords in the Labyrinth Beyond Time.

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—Is this Galenholm from Dragon Quest I?

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—And Erinn’s inn from Dragon Quest IX?

Unravel the mysteries of these worlds yourself!
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Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI details Martina and Row, town of Grotta[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 33 comments.

The elegantly beautiful fighter and the mysterious old man.

Square Enix has updated the official website for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time with new information and screenshots about character Martina and Row, and the town of Grotta.
Get the details below.

? Characters
Martina

A female fighter who travels the world with Row in order to carry out a certain objective. Her strong legs boast of unrivaled destructive power. With her elegant beauty and commanding demeanor, she seems to be more than just an ordinary fighter…

A female fighter with elegant beauty and strong legs!
Martina has trained her body and specializes at going in head-first in battle. She can attack using a spear or claws, and plays the role of an attacker using her specialty kick techniques. Her beautiful looks are also a reliable power in battle, and she can use special skills that water down monsters.
—Spear Special Skill: “Hell Spark”

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—Seductive Special Skill: “Sexy Beam”

—Claw Special Skill: “Witch Nail”

—Seductive Special Skill: “Sexy Beam”

Row

An old man of many mysteries. His appearance of having a staff and carrying large luggage is like that of any traveler, but he can used advanced spells and boasts of extraordinary martial arts skills. Just who is this old man with such unfathomable hidden ability?

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A mysterious old man with unfathomable ability!
Row is equipped with high power that allows him to play the role of both an attacker and a healer. He specializes in recovery spells that both heal and revive allies, as well as attack spells that deal a great amount of damage to enemies. He can fight using a two-handed staff or claws, and can handle his role in battle by changing weapons based on the situation.
—Row’s Spell: “Kazing”

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—Claws Special Skill: “Liger Crash”

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—Row’s Spell: “Kacrack”

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—Row’s Spell: “Kazam”

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—Enlightenment Special Skill: “Baptism of Zero”

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—Two-Handed Staff Special Skill: “Revival Staff”

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? World
Town of Grotta

A flourishing town in the northern part of the continent. A “Masked Fighters Tournament,” in which masked fighters fight in pairs, is held here. During tournament season, the town is bustling with fighters that gathered to test their strength and tourists who have come to see the Fighters Tournament.
—There is an arena in Grotta, in which the Fighters Tournament is held. In a building connected to the arena, a statue that gives praise to Delcadar’s General Greig has been erected.

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Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
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[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest X PS4 version and All In One Package introduction trailers[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 9 comments.

PlayStation 4 version due out on August 17.

Square Enix has released a new trailer for the PlayStation 4 version of Dragon Quest X, and another for the “All In One Package” edition of the game including Versions 1, 2, and 3 of the MMORPG.




Dragon Quest X is due out for PlayStation 4 on August 17 in Japan, followed by Switch on September 21. It is currently available for PC, Wii U, and mobile devices.




Watch the trailers below.
PlayStation 4 Version Trailer

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All In One Package Trailer

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source: Gematsu

 

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[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI introduces the protagonist and Camus’ spells and special skills[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 15 comments.

Plus, redo your Skill Panel at the church.





The latest issue of Weekly Jump has new information about the protagonist of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time, as well as party member Camus.
The protagonist can use spells and special skills unique to a hero. He can equip both a one-handed sword and two-handed sword.

Skills that he can use include:

• “Sword Dance” – A sword god skill in which the protagonist attacks the enemy many times over as if he’s dancing.
• “All-Out Slash” – A two-handed sword skill in which the protagonist hits the enemy with a blow from his sword that has all of his power put into it.
• “Zone Hit” – A hero skill that guarantees the protagonist will enter the powered up Zone state.
• “Dragon Slash” – A two-handed sword skill in which the protagonist unleashes a strong blow to enemies of the dragon family.

Spells that he can use include:

• “Kaclang” – Turns one ally into iron and makes them invulnerable to damage.

Camus can use daggers, two-handed swords, and boomerangs, allowing him to adjust how he fights based on the situation.
Skills that he can use include:

• “Clone” – A divine skill that triples Camus’ effect by creating two duplicates.
• “Sword Guard” – A two-handed sword skill that allows Camus to easily guarding from an enemy’s attack with his weapon.
• “Assassin Attack” – A dagger skill in which Camus thrusts at the enemy’s vitals for an instant death.
• “Starburst Throw” – A boomerang skill in which blades of light rain down to attack every enemy.

Spells that he can use include:

• “Jibariina” – Spreads out a magic circle that damages enemies when they perform actions.

The magazine also reveals that by progressing through the story, you will be able redo your Skill Panel at the church. You will be able to distribute multiple points at once or do a reset.
Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.

source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI ‘Silvia’s Parade’ gameplay[/FONT]
Published 9 hours ago. 16 comments.

Dragon Quest X to host Dragon Quest XI launch commemoration events.

Square Enix has posted a short gameplay video of Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time showing the protagonist participating in the parade of Silvia, the traveling entertainer that joins your party.




The company also announced a Dragon Quest XI launch commemoration events for Dragon Quest X in which Silvia and the Incarnation of Time Kerucchi appear.




Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.




Watch the video below.
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source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI details the protagonist and Camus, more on the Skill Panel, general FAQ[/FONT]
Published 5 hours ago. 13 comments.

The last of the party member introductions.


Square Enix has updated the official website for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time with new information and screenshots about the protagonist and party member Camus, more on the Skill Panel, and a general FAQ..
Get the details below.

? Characters
Protagonist

A young man who lives in the peaceful Ishi Village. The protagonist, faced with a coming-of-age ceremony in turning age 16, learns an astonishing truth. He is the reincarnation of the “hero” who once saved the world, who carries the burden of a major mission. What is the hero? What is his mission? In order to confirm his fate with his own eyes, the protagonist leaves his hometown and steps forward into the vast world.

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The protagonist is equipped with top-class power!
The protagonist can equip one-handed and two-handed swords, and mainly attacks using various sword techniques. The leader of the party, he uses spells and special skills unique to a hero, including “Zone Hit,” which guarantees he enters the Zone state.
—The Protagonist’s Spell: “Kaclang”

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—The Protagonist’s Two-Handed Sword Skill: “All-Out Slash”

—The Protagonist’s Sword God Special Skill: “Sword Dance”

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—The Protagonist’s Two-Handed Sword Special Skill: “Dragon Slash”

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—The Protagonist’s Hero Special Skill: “Zone Hit”

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—The Protagonist’s Sword God Special Skill: “Giga Slash”

Camus

A reliable partner. He is a blue-haired thief that the protagonist encounters on his journey. Although there is a rude side to his behavior and speech, he possesses a strong sense of duty and a warm heart. As a partner used to the ways of the world, he supports and guides the novice protagonist.

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Freely use weapons to adapt to the current battle situation!
Camus makes full use of the dexterity only a thief can have. He can equip three types of weapons, including daggers, one-handed swords, and boomerangs, and can adapt to the situation to unleash single blows that deal great damage or take down multiple enemies all at once.
—Camus’ Divine Special Skill: “Clone”

—Camus’ Dagger Special Skill: “Assassin Attack”

—Camus’ Spell: “Jibariina”

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—Camus’ Two-Handed Sword Special Skill: “Sword Guard”

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—Camus’ Boomerang Special Skill: “Starburst Throw”

? System
Skill Panel
Learn various skills and grow!
The protagonist and company each have “skills” that match the types of weapons they can equip and their personality (thief, entertainer, etc.). Outside of those that teach new special skills and spells, there are also skill that offer various effects.
—Improve your ability by learning skills.

—The skill panel also has special effects such as being able to equip dual swords.

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—By performing a skill reset at the church, you can redo your skill points.

? FAQ
? Game-Related
Is there any story differences between the PlayStation 4 and 3DS versions of Dragon Quest XI?
There are no story differences between the PlayStation 4 and 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI.
Do I have to play previous Dragon Quest titles to enjoy Dragon Quest XI?
Since this is a completely new game, even users who have never played a previous Dragon Quest game can enjoy Dragon Quest XI.
Do I need an Internet connection to play Dragon Quest XI?
Since there is not an online gameplay element, you do not need an Internet connection to enjoy Dragon Quest XI. (However, an Internet connection is required to redeem the early purchase bonus items.)
Can I create several different save datas?
You can create up to nine save datas. The PlayStation 4 version has an auto-save feature, allowing you to start your adventure from the most recent auto-save. The 3DS version has a suspended save feature, allowing you to suspend your adventure at places other than the church.
? Character-Related
Can I change the protagonist’s name?
You can freely set the protagonist’s name when creating the Adventure Log (save data). (You cannot change the protagonist’s name during your adventure.)
Can I change the protagonist’s appearance?
There is not a character creation feature that allows you to change the protagonist’s hairdo and face, but some equipment will change the character’s outfit.
Are the characters voiced?
The characters are not voiced.
? PlayStation 4 Hardware-Related
Does Dragon Quest XI support PlayStation 4 Pro?
Dragon Quest XI supports PlayStation 4 Pro. You can enjoy the game in 4K resolution, excluding some movies.
Does Dragon Quest XI support PS Vita remote play?
Dragon Quest XI supports PS Vita remote play.
Does Dragon Quest XI support PlayStation 4 Share functionality?
Dragon Quest XI supports screenshot and streaming Share functionality through the use of the Share button the DualShock 4 controller, excluding some movies. (Share Play is only available at the beginning of the story.) Guidelines are available here:

• Please clearly display the copyright owner on anything you publish or stream. For exampleC) 2017 ARMOR PROJECT / BIRD STUDIO / SQUARE ENIX All Rights Reserved.
  (C) SUGIYAMA KOBO
  When using the PlayStation 4 version’s Share functionality, the copyright owner will be displayed automatically.
• When streaming scenes largely related to the game’s story, please add a “spoiler” notice as not to take away the experience from those who have yet to play the game.
• Live streaming, recording, or screenshots of anything that is blocked from being captured using the PlayStation 4 version’s Share functionality is prohibited.
• Please do not reuse published content. For example, please do not redistribute published content in a different medium such as a summary book, regardless of whether it is paid or free.
• Please do not publish to websites in which a charge is necessary to view content. (With the exception of Niconico’s Premium Service.)
• Please do not perform acts that slander specific players.
• No matter the reason, if requested by Square Enix, please immediately stop posting images or video. Additionally, Square Enix may delete videos and broadcasts that it deems are inappropriate.
• Square Enix makes no guarantees regarding the publication of images and videos on the Internet, including not infringing on the rights of third parties. Also, Square Enix will not compensate for disputes with third parties, including other players, for any damages caused as a result of using an image or video.

? 3DS Hardware-Related
Does Dragon Quest XI support stereoscopic 3D?
Dragon Quest XI does not support stereoscopic 3D.
? Other
Is it OK to host Dragon Quest XI videos on streaming websites?
Please review the guidelines (also above).
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Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
View the screenshots at the gallery.

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source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI scan teases story scenes[/FONT]
Published 6 hours ago. 2 comments.

Is that the protagonist of Dragon Quest III wielding Loto's Sword?




The latest issue of Weekly Jump teases various story scenes in Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time.
Here’s a translation of each section:

Allies’ Pasts and Secrets (Upper Left)
What are your allies’ pasts? What is the resolve that they hold dear to their hearts?
The People Who Hold the Keys to the Truth (Upper Right)
Just who are the various people and beautiful women in this still unseen world?
Who are they? (Middle Right)
This is…! Who are they? It is all still wrapped in mystery!
The Great Tree of Life (Bottom)
The Great Tree of Life! What will become of Lotozetasia? The protagonist and company’s adventure will finally lead to the great truth of the world!
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Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.

source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI prologue video; free PS4 and 3DS themes launch July 18 in Japan
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Published 15 hours ago. 43 comments.

A look at how the hero's story begins.

Square Enix has released the prologue video from Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time.




The upcoming RPG, which a return to origin for the series, depicts the story of the protagonist, the reincarnation of the “hero” who once saved the world, and who carries the burden of a major mission.




Square Enix also announced that it will release free PlayStation 4 and 3DS themes on July 18 in Japan via the PlayStation Store and Nintendo eShop, respectively. Here’s a preview of each:

3DS Theme

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PlayStation 4 Theme

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The company also announced that it will host a countdown live stream for Dragon Quest XI on July 28 at 23:00 JST, an hour before the game officially launches in Japan.

Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
Watch the prologue video below.
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[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI story scene screenshots[/FONT]
Published 12 hours ago. 17 comments.

[/FONT]A vast world full of encounters awaits.

Square Enix has updated the official website for Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time with new screenshots showcasing story-related scenes.




The screenshots include some new text. Though nothing about it reveals anything new:

The “Hero” Being Pursued and His Allies
The hero and his allies go on an adventurous journey to unravel the mystery of the legend concerning the hero.
In order to unravel that mystery, they will head for the “Great Tree of Life” together.
New Encounters Await in an Unseen World
The protagonist and company’s journey will go beyond the ocean, and as far as to the bottom of the ocean and into the sky. Various people await them there to encounter.
Before Long, Their Adventure Will Lead to the Great “Truth” of the World
Why was the hero called a demon child? On your adventure seeking an answer to this question, you will arrive at a certain truth.
Once again. The “Time of the Hero” begins.
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Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
View the screenshots at the gallery.

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source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI staff discuss lack of voice acting, Dragon Quest III PS4 technical test, more[/FONT]
Published 12 hours ago. 174 comments.

Yosuke Saito, Yuji Horii, and Takeshi Uchikawa interviewed in Famitsu.

The latest issue of Weekly Famitsu has an interview with Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time producer Yosuke Saito, game designer Yuji Horii, and director Takeshi Uchikawa, who share various new details about the game.




Get the tidbits below.

• The plan from the beginning was to release Dragon Quest XI on PlayStation 4 and 3DS.
• Regarding the PlayStation 4 version, Horii said that he wants users to play together with family and friends on a big screen.
• Since the hardware specifications of PlayStation 4 and 3DS are completely different, it was easy to draw out the benefits of each hardware.
• Originally, all of the music was supposed to be completely new, but since there was a lot of homage material, they also used music from previous entries in the series.
• The concept of the game as a whole is a “return to origin” and the “story of a hero.” However, they were not only aiming for a return to origin, as Horii hoped to create something that would simultaneously become a new starting point.
• The theme of Dragon Quest XI is the “chased hero.” As for what kind of existence the hero is, that will be answered through the story.
• (Regarding the appearance of Loto / Erdrick) His appearance does not mean that those who have never played the Dragon Quest series will not be able to enjoy Dragon Quest XI. It can be enjoyed 100-percent without knowledge of previous games. On the other hand, they would like players who are interested in Dragon Quest XI to check out previous entries in the series. As for the meaning behind his appearance, that is a secret. They do not want to give any preconceptions.
• The design of the last boss is truly amazing. It is a final boss that could only have been designed by Akira Toriyama.
• They paid mind “not to create any useless characters.” Since they are really delving properly into the characters, they hope that players take a liking to the entire party.
• Whether or not to include voice acting was a significant debate during development. They wanted to protect the traditional style of Dragon Quest. Voice-over recording would take considerable time, and would make it difficult to change the script later on. Horii was also fixated on seeing the story through to the very end this time. Horii did tuning and changed details of the dialogue until the end of the end.
• There were adjustments as not to part with the fact that the player is the protagonist. For example, Horii said that they avoided expressions for the protagonist such as “getting angry” as much as possible. When he is angry, the protagonist shows it only by eye movement, not body language.
• In creating Dragon Quest XI in Unreal Engine 4, they first did a technical test. Dragon Quest III‘s continent of Aliahan (although not in its entirety) was chosen as the subject. In other words, they created a PlayStation 4 version of Dragon Quest III. They made models of the hero, his mother, the Warrior, Priest, and Mage, Aliahan castle and the castle town, as well a pointlessly high-quality king, and verified the size of the map. The test version took a significant amount of time and labor, but was exciting and fruitful. Since it was only a technical test, they did not do any optimization. If the opportunity presents itself, they would like to showcase the PlayStation 4 technical test of Dragon Quest III.
• Since the L2 button on PlayStation 4’s DualShock 4 controller is located near the decision button, you can play with only your left hand while doing something else.
• “Tactics” can also be set for the protagonist, which should also make it easier to earn experience points.
• The protagonist can be removed from the party.
• “Restricted Play” is interesting for those who use the Share feature. They recommend using the “Ashamed Curse” restriction.
• There are no plans for downloadable content.
• An Internet connection is not required, but if you connect online after clearing the game, there may be a little something nice. This does not mean that there is online play. But again, there may be a surprise if you connect to the Internet. They hope someone will discover it.
• They want everyone to play Dragon Quest XI until the end.
• Horii loves surprises, so there will often be surprises during the course of the story.
• Since the story will change again and again, even when you think “so this is what it is basically about,” the truth is that there will be things behind the scenes that you will not understand until the very end.
• Even compared to the surprises of previous Dragon Quest titles, the content of Dragon Quest XI is considerably surprising.
• Development started on PlayStation 4, but they decided that they could also start making the 3DS version in the middle of production. (Horii)
• At the beginning of the 3DS version’s development, the field map was a little bigger. But once they dropped the map into 2D mode, the 2D mode map became too big.
• Since there are two modes in the 3DS version, there were inevitably inconsistencies due to differences in appearance and specifications. But they pulled through with various ideas.
• In both the PlayStation 4 and 3DS versions, the number of items that can be picked up, such as through shiny spots on the field or treasure chests, has been adjusted to be the same. However, there is a difference regarding elements that are only in one version of the game. It is easier to discover treasure chests in the 3DS version’s 2D mode.
• “Delcadar” (a city in Dragon Quest XI) has a similar ring to “Delcondar” from Dragon Quest II (known as “Osterfair” in the English localization), but the similarity was truly only by chance.
• They aimed to make Dragon Quest XI relatively easy to recognize as a homage. There are masquerade balls and merchant brothers who compete with each other for price cuts.
• “Puff-Puff” is a Dragon Quest element that has been passed down for some time, so they want to do it well.
• Mahjong was proposed as a casino game, but it ended up not happening. (Uchikawa)
• While there is a problem with the “Spell of Restoration” in that users can cheat, they wanted to include it. They want users to play around with the Spell of Restoration. There may even be interesting things that occur as a result.
• If you play normally, there shouldn’t be many things that stop you in that you have to raise your level.
• They would rather players not rush through the game, but thoroughly enjoy it. Since there is little stopping, they want you to progress without looking up guides as much as possible.
• You can play quests even after clearing the game.
• They want you to talk to your party members if you get a little lost.
• Dragon Quest XI is not only a compilation of the series thus far, it is a fresh start for the series.

Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.
Thanks, Hachima Kikou (2) and Ryokutya2089 (2, 3).

source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI introduces reincarnated monsters[/FONT]
Published 18 hours ago. 6 comments.

Monsters who have lived long and changed in appearance.



The latest issue of Weekly Jump introduces a new type of monster that appears in Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time called “reincarnated monsters.”
Reincarnated monsters are monsters who have lived long and whose appearance has changed. They are a rare encounter, and thus may also drop rare items. Reincarnated monsters pictured in the magazine include the violent panda, golden cone, heart knight, and cactus gold. There are also quests that task players with defeating reincarnated monsters.

The teaser text for the next issue of Weekly Jump’s Dragon Quest section at the bottom of the page teases “the super latest information on a certain title.” Perhaps next week we will finally get a release date for Itadaki Street: Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy 30th Anniversary?

Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time will launch for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated.

source: Gematsu

 

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oh it's fianlly happening .one less thing to stress about it.



3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age coming west in 2018[/FONT]
Published 1 hour ago. 71 comments.

Latest Dragon Quest being localized into five languages.

Square Enix has announced that Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to North America and Europe in 2018. The game is currently being localized into five languages, including English.


Here’s an overview of the game, via Square Enix:

The highly anticipated latest entry to the beloved Dragon Quest video game franchise follows the adventure of a hero who must solve the mystery of his fate with the aid of a charming cast of supporting characters. Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age will offer a world of adventure, exploration and instances of heroism— all brought to life by the character art of famed manga artist Akira Toriyama and the memorable music of composer Koichi Sugiyama.
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Dragon Quest XI launched today for PlayStation 4 and 3DS in Japan. A Switch version is also planned for release in Japan, but has yet to be shown or dated. Square Enix’s localization announcement did not mention platforms.
More details about the western release will be announced this fall.


Watch a message from Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii below.

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(Multiple language version available here.)

source: Gematsu

 

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PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]“Dragon Quest (Free Version)” PS4 trophies surface[/FONT]
Published 9 hours ago. 19 comments.

Original Dragon Quest seemingly set for PlayStation 4 release.

PlayStation 4 trophies for a “Dragon Quest (Free Version)” have shown up on Exophase.
The appearance of the trophies follow the release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age for PlayStation 4 and 3DS in Japan on July 29.
The original Dragon Quest first launched for Famicom in Japan on May 27, 1986. It has since been ported to MSX, Super Famicom, Game Boy Color, mobile phones, Wii, and iOS and Android.

source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI first two-day sales top two million in Japan[/FONT]
Published 11 hours ago. 208 comments.

A massive start for the 30th anniversary Dragon Quest title.

First two-day sales for Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age topped over two million across PlayStation 4 and 3DS in Japan, Famitsu numbers reveal.
According to Famitsu, the 3DS version of Dragon Quest XI sold 1,130,468 copies, while the PlayStation 4 version sold 950,338 copies. Collectively, Dragon Quest XIsold a total of 2,080,806 copies. These sales only account for July 29 and 30.


It should be noted that these numbers include sales for the standalone game in addition to the “Dragon Quest XI Double Pack Hero’s Sword Box,” “New Nintendo 2DS LL Dragon Quest Liquid Metal Slime Edition,” and “PlayStation 4 Dragon QuestLoto Edition.” Digital sales are not included.




Hardware-wise, the release of Dragon Quest XI moved a total of 126,790 units in the 3DS family (up from 28,831 last week) and 93,954 units in the PlayStation 4 family (up from 27,530 last week).


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age launched for PlayStation 4 and 3DS on July 29 in Japan. A Switch version is also planned, but has yet to be shown or dated. Dragon Quest XI is due out for release in North America and Europe in 2018. Platforms for the west have yet to be announced.

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PS Vita, 3DS, PlayStation 4, Switch
[FONT=&quot]Media Create Sales: 7/24/17 – 7/30/17[/FONT]
Published 2 hours ago. 79 comments.

Dragon Quest XI sells 2,099,203 copies.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age sold 2,099,203 copies on 3DS and 1,148,888 copies on PlayStation 4 for a total of 950,315 sales within its first two days of release, the latest Media Create sales numbers reveal.




The release of Dragon Quest XI pushed 3DS family hardware sales to 142,600 (up from 34,145 last week) and PlayStation 4 family hardware sales to 93,356 (up 30,878 from last week). Switch also held its ground during Dragon Quest XI release week, selling an additional 89,314 units.




Get the full sales charts below.




Software Sales (followed by lifetime sales)

1. [3DS] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Square Enix, 07/29/17) – 1,148,888 (New)
2. [PS4] Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age (Square Enix, 07/29/17) – 950,315 (New)
3. [NSW] Splatoon 2 (Nintendo, 07/21/17) – 105,326 (753,411)
4. [3DS] Layton’s Mystery Journey: Katrielle and The Millionaires’ Conspiracy(Level-5, 07/20/17) – 24,491 (95,358)
5. [NSW] Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Nintendo, 04/28/17) – 13,841 (601,869)
6. [3DS] Hey! Pikmin (Nintendo, 07/13/17) – 11,900 (99,394)
7. [PS4] Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (Square Enix, 07/13/17) – 8,158 (127,971)
8. [3DS] Sumikko Gurashi: Koko, Doko Nan Desu? (Nippon Columbia, 07/20/17) – 8,027 (28,910)
9. [PSV] Kenka Bancho Otome: My Honey of Absolute Perfection (Spike Chunsoft, 07/27/17) – 6,931 (New)
10. [NSW] Arms (Nintendo, 06/16/17) – 5,959 (183,945)
11. [NSW] The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (Limited Edition Included) (Nintendo, 03/03/17) – 5,803 (548,819)
12. [PS4] Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Trilogy (Bandai Namco, 07/27/17) – 5,626 (New)
13. [PS4] Gundam Versus (Limited Edition Included) (Bandai Namco, 07/06/17) – 5,294 (149,137)
14. [3DS] Pokemon Sun / Pokemon Moon (Nintendo, 11/18/16) – 5,283 (3,300,384)
15. [PS4] Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (SIE, 07/27/17) – 4,879 (New)
16. [PSV] Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition (SIE, 03/19/15) – 3,867 (1,184,150)
17. [3DS] Animal Crossing: New Leaf Amiibo+ (Nintendo, 11/23/16) – 3,607 (208,705)
18. [PSV] Wagamama High Spec (Limited Edition Included) (iMel, 07/27/17) – 3,062 (New)
19. [PSV] The Fruit of Grisaia: Side Episode (Prototype, 07/27/17) – 3,052 (New)
20. [PSV] Hiiro no Kakera: Omoi Iro no Kioku (Limited Edition Included) (Idea Factory, 07/27/17) – 2,914 (New)

Hardware Sales (followed by last week’s sales)

1. New 2DS LL – 110,963 (17,717)
2. Switch – 89,314 (98,999)
3. PlayStation 4 – 82,368 (23,841)
4. New 3DS LL – 26,587 (13,108)
5. PlayStation 4 Pro – 10,988 (7,037)
6. PlayStation Vita – 4,967 (4,545)
7. 2DS – 3,680 (2,300)
8. New 3DS – 1,370 (1,020)
9. Wii U – 142 (176)
10. PlayStation 3 – 121 (142)
11. Xbox One – 94 (77)

Thanks, 4Gamer.net.

source: Gematsu

 

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A few articles all from the same place. (Also places like gameinformer put this up last night )



PlayStation 4, Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders 2 announced for PS4, Switch[/FONT]
Published 1 day ago. 140 comments.

Swim underwater and glide from high places.

Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Builders 2 for PlayStation 4 and Switch at Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo today.
Unlike the first Dragon Quest Builders, the sequel will feature slopes, the ability to dive underwater, a greater limit to the amount of blocks you can stack (it has increased three-fold, both high and low), the ability to fill high places with water, create waterfalls, glide down from high places with a glider, and supports four-person multiplayer.
As for what the setting is like, Square Enix gave the keywords “fellow travelers” and “young Malroth.” Malroth, also known as Sidoh, is the final enemy players face in Dragon Quest II.
A release window as not announced.




Watch the first gameplay footage below.


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Wii U, PlayStation 4, PC, Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest X Version 4 expansion announced[/FONT]
Published 2 days ago. 83 comments.

Launches on November 16 in Japan for 3,800 yen.

Square Enix announced Dragon Quest X: 5,000 Year Journey to a Faraway Hometown Online, the fourth major expansion for the online Dragon Quest game, during Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo today. It will launch for Wii U, PC, PlayStation 4, and Switch on November 16 in Japan for 3,800 yen.
Pre-orders are available now at the Square Enix e-Store. If you previously purchased the Dragon Quest X: All-In-One Package, which includes Version 1, Version 2, and Version 3 of Dragon Quest X, from the Square Enix e-Store, you will receive a 500 yen discount coupon to purchase Version 4.
Watch the reveal trailer below.
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Additionally, Square Enix released a trailer for the game’s fifth anniversary commemoration event, “The Great Demon King Zoma Challenge.” Watch that below.

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these were announced as well the one below is the most important as some of the earlier installment will be coming out and new's onthe cross over game of the Final fantasy & drgon quest game universe called Itadaki Street and news on a demo for XI the latter of which has been stated to be coming West already But I'll wait for more details update wise and when the full date happen.



PC, Smartphone
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Rivals for iOS, Android launches this fall in Japan, PC version also in development[/FONT]
Published 1 day ago. 32 comments.

Huser, Camus, and Martina character cards announced.

Dragon Quest Rivals will launch for iOS and Android in Japan this fall, Square Enix announced at Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo today.


And while it will not release at the same time as the iOS and Android versions, Square Enix also announced that a PC version of the card battle game is also in development.


Finally, Square Enix announced that Huser from Dragon Quest X, and Camus and Martina from Dragon Quest XI will appear in Dragon Quest Rivals as character cards.

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Read more about Dragon Quest Rivals here.

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3DS, PlayStation 4
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest I, II, and III coming to PS4 and 3DS in August in Japan[/FONT]
Published 1 day ago. 68 comments.

Dragon Quest I and II launch first on August 10.

Square Enix will release Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest II digitally for PlayStation 4 and 3DS in Japan on August 10 for 600 yen and 850 yen, respectively, followed by Dragon Quest III in late August for 1,500 yen, the company announced at Dragon Quest Summer Festival 2017 in Tokyo today.
If you own Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, you can get the original Dragon Quest free of charge right now by simply clearing the game and entering a specific “Spell of Restoration.” Read about that here.

source: Gematsu

 

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Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders coming to Switch in spring 2018[/FONT]
Published 4 hours ago. 23 comments.

Ride a Great Sabrecub in Free Build mode.

The original Dragon Quest Builders is coming to Switch in spring 2018, Square Enix announced.


The Switch version will allow players to ride a Great Sabrecub in the game’s Free Build mode. The Sabrecub boosts players’ speed and grants them special materials by defeating enemies.

View the first screenshots of the Switch version at the gallery.

visit gallery »
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source: Gematsu

 

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Switch
[FONT=&quot]20 minutes of Dragon Quest Builders for Switch gameplay[/FONT]
Published 18 hours ago. 15 comments.

First look at the game running on Nintendo's device.

Square Enix debuted 20 minutes of gameplay footage from the recently announced Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders during Tokyo Game Show 2017.




The Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders adds a Great Sabrecub for players to ride in the game’s Free Build mode. The Sabrecub boosts players’ speed and grants them special materials by defeating enemies.


Dragon Quest Builders is available now for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita (and for PlayStation 3 in Japan). The Switch version will launch worldwide in spring 2018.


Watch the footage below (from from 6:14:25 to 6:35:36).


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source: Gematsu

 

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Industry
[FONT=&quot]Square Enix hiring Dragon Quest series technical artist for Unreal Engine 4 work[/FONT]
Published 24 hours ago. 30 comments.

Dragon Quest III remake... maybe?

Square Enix is recruiting a technical artist for the Dragon Quest series who will work with Unreal Engine 4.




Here’s the job description:

Job Outline
As a Dragon Quest series technical artist, you will perform the following duties:

• Creation of shaders in Unreal Engine 4
• Inspection, as well as proposal, of expression techniques in order to enhance quality
• Artist workflow organization and improvement
• Coordinate with team leads

Job Appeal
You can be involved in a project in the national RPG series, Dragon Quest. Proposals of new expression techniques, workflow organization, and such are very important and indispensable to the project. It’s a big responsibility, but it is a position that is very much worth the effort.
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The PlayStation 4 version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, which launched alongside a 3DS version in Japan on July 29, was the first entry in the Dragon Quest series to use Unreal Engine 4. However, before its production, Square Enix first rebuilt the continent of Aliahan from Dragon Quest III in Unreal Engine 4 as a technical test. Given both that and today’s job listing, could it be that Square Enix is moving forward with a remake of Dragon Quest III?




Of course, it is also possible this job is related to work on the still unreleased Switch version of Dragon Quest XI.


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source: Gematsu

 

[zenith16]

Greatnews for the switch Dragon quest XI which is indeed coming west willbeusing the unreal 4 engine hopefully square can get it to look as good as mario + rabbbids optimization wise . if they can't?....


Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest XI for Switch is developed in Unreal Engine 4[/FONT]
Published 5 hours ago. 54 comments.

Likely a port of the PlayStation 4 version.

The Switch version of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age is developed using Unreal Engine 4, series creator Yuji Horii said at Epic Games Japan’s Unreal Fest East 2017 at Pacifico Yokohama Conference Center today.


Several Twitter users who attended the event reported Horii as confirming the Switch version is developed in Unreal Engine 4, suggesting that it is a port of the PlayStation 4 version rather than the 3DS version. Horii questioned whether he could talk about the Switch version being developed in Unreal Engine 4, to which Square Enix programmer Mitsuru Kamiyama replied, “you already said it!” It should be noted that Unreal Engine 4 did not officially support Switch until version 4.15, while Dragon Quest XI was originally developed in version 4.13.


Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age launched for PlayStation 4 and 3DS in Japan on July 29. A western release is planned for 2018, but platforms have yet to be announced.


Thanks, Hachima Kikou (via Twitter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
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[FONT=&quot]source: Gematsu[/FONT]

 

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Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders for Switch launches March 1 in Japan, demo launches February 1[/FONT]
Published 6 hours ago. 6 comments.

Switch version dated at Jump Festa 2018.



Dragon Quest Builders for Switch will launch on March 1, 2018 for 4,800 yen, Square Enix announced at Jump Festa 2018.


A demo will be released via the Nintendo eShop on February 1.
Early purchases will include early access to “Slime Eye” and “Slime Mouth” recipes.


Early purchases at Amazon Japan will include early access to the “Slime Lamp” recipe, and early purchases at Ion will include early access to the “King Slime Lamp” recipe.




Dragon Quest Builders is currently available for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita. In Japan, a PlayStation 3 version is also available.




Watch a new trailer for the Switch version below.
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source: Gematsu

 

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Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders for Switch launches February 9 in North America and Europe[/FONT]
Published 14 hours ago. 19 comments.

English version due out a month before Japanese version.

The Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders will launch on February 9 in North America and Europe, publisher Nintendo announced.


In Japan, the Switch version will launch on March 1.


Here is an overview of the game, via Nintendo:

This charming game offers a new experience in the classic Dragon Quest series, allowing players to reconstruct towns using gathered building materials, fight monsters in real-time battles and meet memorable characters throughout a sprawling RPG. And just like every game on Nintendo Switch, this constructive adventure can be played at home or on the go.

Dragon Quest Builders features a large world to explore, including hidden treasures to discover and epic structures to build. Players can use their creativity to fulfill characters’ requests and build incredible towns using not only fun materials, but also their imaginations. In Terra Incognita – the game’s free-build mode – players can even upload their creations online, or download buildings made by other players.


Playing Dragon Quest Builders on Nintendo Switch will offer players experiences and items exclusive to this version of the game. This includes the ability to gather rare crafting materials and battle enemies while riding the powerful (and adorable) Great Sabrecub, as well as additional crafting options for more robust building customization options.


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source: Gematsu

 

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Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders for Switch screenshots[/FONT]
Published 2 days ago. 15 comments.

Switch version due out in early February.

Square Enix has released a new set of screenshots of the Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders.




The Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders will feature exclusive experiences and items, including the ability to gather materials in Free Build Mode while riding the Great Sabrecub, as well as additional crafting options. The Great Sabrecub can attack monsters with its claws, which causes them to drop special materials called “pixels.” By obtaining pixels, you can create pixel blocks on a Famicom cartridge-themed workstation that can be used to recreate scenery from the original Dragon Quest for Famicom, including characters and world map terrain.


Dragon Quest Builders will launch for Switch on February 9 in North America and Europe, and March 1 in Japan. In Japan, a demo will be released via the Nintendo eShop on February 1. Dragon Quest Builders is available now worldwide for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, as well as for PlayStation 3 in Japan.


View the screenshots at the gallery.







visit gallery »


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source: Gematsu

 

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3DS, Switch
[FONT=&quot]Dragon Quest Builders for Switch and Kirby: Battle Royale demos now available[/FONT]
Published 18 hours ago. 17 comments.
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Now on the Nintendo eShop.

Nintendo has released demos for Kirby: Battle Royale and the Switch version of Dragon Quest Builders on the Nintendo eShop.




Kirby: Battle Royale is available now for 3DS in Japan, and will launch on January 19 in North America and Europe.


Dragon Quest Builders will launch for Switch on February 9 in North America and Europe, and March 1 in Japan. In Japan, a demo will be released via the Nintendo eShop on February 1. Dragon Quest Builders is available now worldwide for PlayStation 4 and PS Vita, as well as for PlayStation 3 in Japan.


View three new Dragon Quest Builders screenshots at the gallery.
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source: Gematsu[/FONT]

 

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Square Enix Initially Considered Making Dragon Quest XI An Open-World Game. January 23, 2018 . 8:45am

Dragon Quest XI has some features you’d often see in open-world games such as vast fields and mounts to travel, and series creator Yuji Horii explained how they originally thought about making it open-world.

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'Dragon Quest XI has features you’d often see in open-world games with its vast fields, camping, and mounts. The game’sdesigner, writer, and series creator Yuji Horii said in an interview that Square Enix originally considered making Dragon Quest XI an open-world game, kind of like

During the interview, Yuji Horii talked about the idea of Dragon Quest XI started from his desire to make a Dragon Quest game that told a time-themed story, and something that can make the players feel the 30 years of the Dragon Quest series’ history.

Yuji Horii: “Well, at first we thought about taking on the very first challenge [for the Dragon Quest series] of an open-world title.”

Huh! An open-world game. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild saw great success with the very same challenge, but to think that Dragon Quest had the same idea.
Yuji Horii: Ahh, the new Zelda game was fun. Of the games I’ve been hooked to in recent years, it would be that and Candy Crush Saga [laughs].

However, after thinking about it as a turning point that is the 30th anniversary for Dragon Quest, we decided that because the stories we make are linear to a degree, we could deviate to an extent with a taste of some open-world gameplay.

While open-world games offer plenty of freedom, they are a double-edged sword. It may be difficult for some players to know what they need to do next. And I also I believe that it is difficult to create a flow for a big story in a world that lets you go just about anywhere from the start.

As expected of the man who enlightened Japanese gamers with a kind RPG told with a linear story. Before Dragon Quest was an era with games such as Wizardry and Ultima, RPGs that were difficult for beginners to jump into.
Yuji Horii: Yes, when I first made Dragon Quest, I thought about making an RPG that uses a story as a rail, a ‘rail that provides assurance so that you can take as many detours as you want.’

I’ve been playing RPGs since the earlier years, and I’ve always thought ‘what a fun system!’ on one hand but unfortunately ‘we’re not provided with the game’s objective, so it must be difficult for new players…’ on the other. So that’s when I thought ‘how about making a story that is told on a single rail.’ That would end up becoming the very first Dragon Quest.

But you know, that rail is ‘just there’ because that’s where it belongs. If you feel like going away from it, then it is okay to go away from it. If you ever think ‘I wonder what’s over there?’ then feel free to distance yourself from the rail as much as you’d like.

Dragon Quest XI is available in Japan for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo 3DS. The game releases in the West in 2018. A release has yet to be announced for the Nintendo Switch version.

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source: [FONT=&quot]Siliconera[/FONT]