Not even that. Just the game getting noticed and being played by newcomers and fans. It was legitimately heartwarming to see Persona 5 do so well. Like seeing a lot of newcomers try the game out and love it. I want to see the same happen with Dragon Quest.
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Dragon Quest XI is coming to the west
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Not even that. Just the game getting noticed and being played by newcomers and fans. It was legitimately heartwarming to see Persona 5 do so well. Like seeing a lot of newcomers try the game out and love it. I want to see the same happen with Dragon Quest.
The MIDI soundtrack kinda ruined my excitement towards the game for me, which stinks because visually it looks gorgeous. But regardless about how I feel about the game, I think a lot of people expected it to release in the West and this announcement came out of nowhere without a trailer, so there isn't much to talk about.
sir_bumble_bee
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There won't be a PC version
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
According to whom?
GhostTrick
Banned
Glitter and Gold
Banned
Maybe. The US Square Store LEs have been really wack in the past though. Including the last one which was for DQ Heroes 1 I think.
Mass_Pincup
Banned
Now PS4 or Switch (or even 3DS?) is the real question for me.
theofficefan99
Junior Member
I'm praying this gets the PS2 DQVIII treatment where the localized versions get an orchestrated soundtrack and voice acting, but I'm not holding my breath.
Funny you mention that, I'm listening to the OST which is fantastic.
It will probably be announced in a press release and a blog post than at some trade show like Gamescom.
I loved my DQ Heroes CE and was sad Builders and DQH 2 didn't get one.
It's a main line title so it will get one. Hopefully this one.
I loved my DQ Heroes CE and was sad Builders and DQH 2 didn't get one.
It's a main line title so it will get one. Hopefully this one.
Not happening this time. They REMOVED the orchestrated music for recent localizations.
No voice acting either.
MatrixMan.EXE
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lol I don't think that's entirely fair, although there's something about Dragon Quest and Monster Hunter for that matter, that elicit console wars in every thread without fail.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
The chances of this game coming to PC... are like 1 to 1,000. Square Enix are even slow bringing mainline Final Fantasy games to PC, a much, MUCH bigger franchise worldwide (that a PC release would make sense).
The only mainline DQ (unless I'm mistaken) to come to PC is DQX, an MMO with crossplay to the other versions.
I'd gladly eat crow if a PC version was announced for the West, especially if it's released within 3 years.
They haven't put any of the mainline DQ games (despite there being mobile versions of all of them they could port) or Builders on Steam, no reason to think they'd start with this one
Well my point was to say they get localized in English for Asia regions anyways if I am not mistaken so it is not solely dependent on sales in the west.
If they have released both Dragon Quest Heroes, I don't know why they would want to miss a much bigger title.
Lord of Ostia
Member
Nice to have some form of confirmation, though I would rather have SE announce it themselves along with a date/timeframe and platforms. I will buy both versions if they release them both here.
Captain Fun
Neo Member
I'm relieved to hear it's getting a release (although it's not THAT surprising). I played DQ8 on 3DS as my first proper DQ game and I loved it- just finished the postgame content the other day. I'll be picking up the PS4 version day 1.
Velcro Fly
Member
Well this is certainly welcome news.
In for whatever versions come out here.
May be the crown jewel for the 3DS if we get that version.
In for whatever versions come out here.
May be the crown jewel for the 3DS if we get that version.
InternHertz
Member
I'll be getting the PS4 version when it gets here I think.
In the meantime, I'm waiting for less than a month until my preloaded copy of DQXI unlocks on 3DS. It's going to be epic (2D FTW)
In the meantime, I'm waiting for less than a month until my preloaded copy of DQXI unlocks on 3DS. It's going to be epic (2D FTW)
Hours Left
Member
Hopefully both the 3DS and PS4 versions.
GhostTrick
Banned
If it was running on a custom engine, I'd say you're about right. Considering it's running on Unreal Engine 4, I wouldn't be so sure if I were you. And considering how NieR Automata sold on Steam, I wouldn't be surprised if Square started to change their release habits.
Dakhil
Member
I imagine Nintendo would have to ask Square Enix to allow them to localise Dragon Quest XI in the West. Hopefully Square Enix will let them.
AzureSkies
Member
I bet we'll get 3DS and Switch.
To be honest, I'd be pretty letdown if we don't get the 3DS version as it looks great.
To be honest, I'd be pretty letdown if we don't get the 3DS version as it looks great.
PSFan
Member
Nope. Yokai Watch 3 will be the 3DS swan song. DQ XI will come over 2018 and all three YW3 games into 2019.
SinCityAssassin
Member
I'll buy it for both Switch and 3DS. Try me, Square.
yeyyyyyyyyyy in for PS4 version
We don't even know anything about the switch version except that it exists. It'll likely be a degraded PS4 version though, yes
We don't even know anything about the switch version except that it exists. It'll likely be a degraded PS4 version though, yes
Stone Ocean
Member
I hope all versions come over
LiquidSolid
Member
Omega Force ports almost all of their games to PC, so it probably wasn't much more work for them. The same isn't true of Square Enix's internal teams. It might happen but the chances are pretty slim IMO.
Stone Ocean
Member
At the same time they have completely ignored Dragon Quest Builders
Doesn't mean a PC version can't happen but it's too soon to take that for granted
funkystudent
Member
By the time it comes to the west I bet the Switch version should be ready considering how long it normally takes them to localize. Could see them dropping the 3DS version.
pretty clear SE considers DQ a japanese commodity first and foremost so it'll really depend on when/if the PC mindshare over there grows. seems like it's grown somewhat, albeit at a snail's pace relative to the west
I don't quite understand the confirmation here.
So the PR agency supposedly handling PR for Dragon Quest XI in the Netherlands confirmed to Gamer.nl that Dragon Quest XI is coming west? Seems kind of like a weird thing to do. I saw the story a bit earlier and e-mailed Square about it, but am still waiting on a response.
So the PR agency supposedly handling PR for Dragon Quest XI in the Netherlands confirmed to Gamer.nl that Dragon Quest XI is coming west? Seems kind of like a weird thing to do. I saw the story a bit earlier and e-mailed Square about it, but am still waiting on a response.
It's basically "we got told this, please believe us." That's all it is.
I'm told by several of our Dutch members that the site is well-respected there, though.
Gawd, I fucking hope not. I need BOTH PS4 and 3DS versions to complete me.
VeryGooster
Banned
Will buy whatever version the US gets though if it's multiple maybe I double (or triple) dip. 
RareFantasy64
Member
Just beat DQ9 yesterday. It has an amazing post game from what I can tell so far. It almost has me looking forward more to the 3DS version of DQ11 than the PS4 one
Mihael Mello Keehl
Banned
Good, but more than likely I would be buying a different version than these 2 that I haven't seen yet
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