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[DJ_Lae]

I'd love to see same-screen co-op, as that was the first game's limiting factor for me (and especially my daughter). Portal Knights made an acceptable compromise between Minecraft and DQ Builders, but it lacks the story mode and actual drive that made Builders fun.

And more stuff to build/equip. The first game got more than a bit repetitive by the last chapter (even if that was the only one to finally drop the tutorial gloves).

 

[Skullwaker]

I'll get the Switch version if they bring it over. Nice surprise.

 

[Hattori]

In for the PS4 version.

I hope I'm not the only one buying the PS4 version here lol.

I'm double dipping because DQB is worth it

 

[Renegade Frost]

Multiplayer confirmed for the game too.

Aww yisssss!!!

 

[AlexFlame116]

I never played the first one but I will definitely buy the Switch version to support it! It looks good!

 

[encephalon]

I was waiting for this to happen, but I didn't expect it to be so soon. I'm still not done with the original builders (I think I'm on world 3/4), but I thoroughly enjoyed it. I really hope they can work out the quirks and deliver a smoother experience. With maybe bigger blocks and slightly smaller characters to help with camera woes.

Edit: underwater exploration!?

 

[FelipeMGM]

This on Switch will be perfection

 

[Kandinsky]

I thought this was already announced?

 

[Slackerish]

Enjoyed the first one. Will get on PS4 and maybe later on the Switch.

 

[jack_package_200]

2018 release date?

 

[CertifiedFP]

YES! Actually surprised it's not 1&2 on Switch like Heroes. The 1st was on Sony's Phyre Engine right? Might be why...

PlayStation exclusivity isn't a stipulation of using PhyreEngine. The whole point of it was to create an engine that could easily port from other systems to PS3 to appeal to lower-budget devs that were focused on X360/PC due to the PS3's... Issues.

Falcom's been using PhyreEngine for their HD titles, and all of them are getting PC ports. And there's quite a few games on Xbone using PhyreEngine.

...inb4 Dark Souls citogenesis

 

[ULTROS!]

Why wouldn't it? PhyreEngine is multiplatform.

Well for one it's a Sony engine. I believe it's free if you support only Sony platforms but there will be costs if it goes multi platform.

The other one is that I don't think it supports Switch yet (not sure, I might be wrong). It only supports PS platforms, PC, and mobile,

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

- DQ builders
- multiplayer check
- gliding check
- Ps4/ switch check

woahh!!

 

[FleetingFlowAir]

I'm liking the first one, so hearing that the sequel is coming to the Switch is definitely good news to me.

 

[Orb]

MY WALLET IS LEAKING FOR SWITCH BUILDERS!!! Gimme dat coop

 

[Camjo-Z]

>switch version

YES

I bought the first one on Vita because I knew I'd play it more on a portable but wished I could play it on the TV too sometimes. PROBLEM SOLVED

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Great news!

 

[jack_package_200]

Lost Sphear
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Builders 2
Project Octopath Traveler

Square is on a roll with Switch support

 

[Dandy Crocodile]

I... Thought this already was announced, multiplayer and everything, but maybe I was remembering the Heroes 2 prerelease stuff.
Either way, good news!

 

[Napalm_Frank]

RIP Vita

 

[Somnid]

I completely rolled my eyes at DQB when it was announced but after hearing 8-4's impressions I'm much more interested. So this will definitely be on my radar. Sounds like it would be a nice portable title.

 

[FelipeMGM]

RIP Vita

Vita spirit lives within the Switch

2018 release date?

looks like its summer 2018 (Japan at least)

 

[Jay RaR]

Since no one else has said it, they probably took inspiration from BotW's gliding. Sounds great, will buy day one.

Dragon Quest Builders of the Wild

Neat that its coming to the Switch.

 

[Unknown?]

In for PS4. Heck yeah!

 

[Tremis]

Felt burned by the first one as I was let down by the depth of the building/town mechanics. Was very surface-level stuff to me, so hopefully the mechanics go a bit deeper this time.

 

[Fantastical]

Oh shit might pick up the Switch version.

 

[jack_package_200]

looks like its summer 2018 (Japan at least)

Q4 2018 absolute earliest for NA

 

[AmayaPapaya]

It looks like they added a good amount of improvements! Gliding will give it a more adventure like feel, which is great. Can't wait to hear more. Are we looking at a 6 month delay for NA though?? Unfortunate.

 

[BitStyle]

Multiplayer confirmed for the game too.

Hell yes!

 

[clay_ghost]

I guess I will give the switch version another try.

 

[ReduxMachine]

Multiplayer confirmed for the game too.

Sweet! Loved the first one but now with multiplayer will be amazing, hopefully split screen co-op will be there rather than just online.

 

[DeuceGamer]

Guess I'll have to keep an eye on this. Need to learn more about it and know when it will release.

 

[cubicle47b]

Cool. I loved the first game. The original had framerate issues on the PS4, so I'm wondering how it will run on the Switch.

 

[OriginalPoe]

Perfect Switch game. Port 1 to Switch in the meantime... please.

 

[SkyOdin]

I'm super excited. DQB was my GotY for 2016, so I can't wait for a sequel that builds on it. The RAM limitations of the PS3 and Vita probably limited the first game's ambition, so I am curious to see what a sequel built for PS4/Switch will be like.

I'm hoping for bigger towns with more residents, at least.

 

[encephalon]

I wonder if Builders 2 will also feature music better than DQXI ...

 

[psyfi]

YESSSSSSSSSSS I'm so stoked for this, definitely getting the Switch version

 

[Nirolak]

Oh good, multiplayer.

 

[Merrydeath]

Yes!
Thank you square.
Day freaking one

 

[LiquidSolid]

Well for one it's a Sony engine. I believe it's free if you support only Sony platforms but there will be costs if it goes multi platform.

The other one is that I don't think it supports Switch yet (not sure, I might be wrong). It only supports PS platforms, PC, and mobile,

It never officially supporting any Xbox or Nintendo systems, porting it over to them is on the dev/pub. Those costs and any licensing costs may cost a bit more but it'll still be much cheaper than basically starting from scratch on a different engine.

Vita spirit lives within the Switch

PS4 gets more visual novels than Switch tho.

 

[Fou-Lu]

I absolutely loved the first one so I am STOKED!

 

[Keyouta]

Looking forward to this, I played a bit of the first game on the Vita but it was only the demo. After hearing how well it was recieved, this looks like a good follow-up.

 

[dadjumper]

Oh shit, I was just thinking of buying the first one again since I got a PS4 (played on vita) but I'll wait and grab this on Switch! Is there a date? I just see sale dates for the first game

 

[TheGamingBox]

Cool. I loved the first game. The original had framerate issues on the PS4, so I'm wondering how it will run on the Switch.

the framerate issues were only present in the localized version iirc

 

[LiveFromKyoto]

Builders 2? Yeah! My Vita is...

oh.

 

[unrealist]

No vita version It would make a great portable option..

 

[vypek]

I had a few issues with the first one but really enjoyed it a lot. Looking forward to picking this up

 

[Chasetopher]

Any idea on release? I need this game, like, now.

 

[KingdomHeartsFan]

Got the first one on my backlog, haven't got to it yet.

 

[YuriLowell]

Hope this comes west.