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[KillerMan91]

But it doesn't mean that 3DS has no reason to be localyzed. It would also be cheaper than the remakes because they are already localyzing the PS4 version.
And "Twillight years"? 3DS just released a new SKU, and has plenty of games being localyzed this year and the next. If Atlus can locayze their games there's no excuse for SE.

That has nothing to do with 3DS hardware and both software sales being far away from peak years. I meant twilight years with purely in terms of its natural console lifecycle being in its last phase. It's past its peak and dying slowly. Also I actually agree that they should localize it too because it shouldn't be too much work as both have same script. I just originally had to reply when someone tries to equalize PS4 and 3DS markets because similar hardware sales.

 

[ThisIsMyDogKyle]

if the PS4 version and the Switch version are the same is there a chance we see them release at the same time in the west? it's not like the Switch version would require any extra localization.

 

[YankeeDonB]

Could have sworn this was announced a month or two back. Maybe I'm skipping between timelines?

 

[FStubbs]

PS4 version is 100% sure to come to west.

Now the 3DS version is the big question... maybe they will choose to release only the Switch version.

The Switch version is also questionable since Dragon Quest Heroes on the Switch seems like a no go for the West.

 

[kromeo]

Could have sworn this was announced a month or two back. Maybe I'm skipping between timelines?

Someone working on the localisation leaked it

 

[mejin]

if the PS4 version and the Switch version are the same is there a chance we see them release at the same time in the west? it's not like the Switch version would require any extra localization.

They didn't wait to launch in Japan and I hope they do the same for the West.

 

[ChasingComets]

Holy crap this official reveal came out literally of nowhere, lolol.

Nice timing with the release date.

 

[Mediking]

Yeahhhh!

 

[Tiktaalik]

Very nice! I'd still keep my 3DS around for this one.

 

[Lightning Lord]

Could have sworn this was announced a month or two back. Maybe I'm skipping between timelines?

There were a number of unofficial announcements for a while, but that's it.

The Switch version is also questionable since Dragon Quest Heroes on the Switch seems like a no go for the West.

I thought the Switch version of Heroes I & II had performance issues?

 

[Count of Monte Sawed-Off]

Sweet, loved DQ8, 9 didn't quite work for me. I have high hopes for this one.

 

[Camjo-Z]

FINALLY.

I don't expect the 3DS version but I really hope they at least do the Switch version as well as PS4. Also pls give voice acting and orchestral soundtrack.

 

[The Last One]

YESSSSS

FINALLY

 

[NSESN]

They didn't wait to launch in Japan and I hope they do the same for the West.

What? If the Switch version is released before the western version there's nothing to wait.

 

[Stone Ocean]

YESSSS

Hopefully we get all versions over

 

[ThisIsMyDogKyle]

They didn't wait to launch in Japan and I hope they do the same for the West.

What I'm saying is if the Switch version is released in Japan before localization is done, and content wise it's the same as the PS4 version, it would simply be a matter of porting over all the progress they've made on the PS4 version to the Switch version then whenever finished they'd release both.

 

[Xbro]

Also pls give voice acting and orchestral soundtrack.

 

[LifeBrandRobot]

Yesssss. Hope its not early 2018 though lol. Gimme summer 2018 pls.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

Hmm, what are the chances the Switch version is a combination of both the 3ds and PS4 versions?

3DS when in portable mode and PS4 when docked? That would make up for it launching later imo.

 

[Blunoise]

Cant wait! I wonder if th switch version will he done then

 

[Ex-Psych]

I'll most likely get the PS4 version.

However, at the rate the Switch is growing, Square would be foolish to not have a Switch version on the way.

With the momentum it has, it's going to get harder pretending it's not a viable platform.

 

[Thoraxes]

Awesome news.

But I really do hope we get all the versions, as I'd buy them all. I would be super bummed if I missed out on that awesome 3DS version, especially. And since the script should be the same, I really hope there's no reason they don't do it.

 

[Loudninja]

So awesome.

 

[Sammy Samusu]

No platform probably means the Switch version will be officially revealed this Fall, along with the localization details.

 

[Pancake Mix]

Quite a pleasant surprise.

As a DQVIII fan rather than a DQ fan (sorry Aeana), I am beyond hyped because the PS4 version looks to be in much the same vein.

 

[ChasingComets]

What I'm saying is if the Switch version is released in Japan before localization is done, and content wise it's the same as the PS4 version, it would simply be a matter of porting over all the progress they've made on the PS4 version to the Switch version then whenever finished they'd release both.

If only game development were that simple.

 

[RPGamer92]

No platform probably means the Switch version will be officially revealed this Fall, along with the localization details.

I could also see a steam version being announced for the west.

 

[Loudninja]

PlayStation Europe just retweeted this so i guess its on the PS4 atleast.

 

[GasProblem]

Good news. So...Dragon Quest XI and Ni No Kuni 2 in 2018. Along with Monster Hunter World. And The Last of Us 2, God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2.

Woooo boy.

Still playimg DQ8 on the 3DS as my first DQ. Enjoying it. And from what I've seen on Twitch the PS4 version looks great.

 

[mejin]

What? If the Switch version is released before the western version there's nothing to wait.

What I'm saying is if the Switch version is released in Japan before localization is done, and content wise it's the same as the PS4 version, it would simply be a matter of porting over all the progress they've made on the PS4 version to the Switch version then whenever finished they'd release both.

Oh, if it's really that easy I definitely wouldn't mind.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

Wondering if they'll add voice work like they did for the original DQ8 localisation.

 

[ChasingComets]

Between KH3 and DQ11, and potentially shadow of the tomb raider, square enix is going to enjoy one solid 2018.

 

[The Last One]

PlayStation Europe just retweeted this so i guess its on the PS4 atleast.

That was the most obvious platform. Now we need to know If they will also bring the 3DS version or the Switch version or both.

 

[ElephantShell]

Knew this would happen but somewhere in the back of my mind was still unreasonably worried that it wouldn't. Great news.

 

[Ridley327]

Wondering if they'll add voice work like they did for the original DQ8 localisation.

I really don't know how they would expect this to do well with newcomers in the west if they didn't. VA is a bare minimum expectation these days for a big RPG, and I'll even go as far as to say that it's a given. Squenix would be seriously hurting the sales potential in the west without it.

 

[Renmyra]

Hopefully the music is better than what I saw from some random gameplay a few months ago.

 

[YankeeDonB]

Someone working on the localisation leaked it

There were a number of unofficial announcements for a while, but that's it.

That makes sense, thanks.

 

[CheckMate]

Between KH3 and DQ11, and potentially shadow of the tomb raider, square enix is going to enjoy one solid 2018.

They also have that Marvel Project for 2018.

Squeenix gonna make bank.

 

[RPGCrazied]

Lets hope they give us some voice acting. The music I really don't care about, but give us some voice!

 

[cireza]

Might play this on Switch.

 

[Magicpaint]

Lovely subtitle.

Happy to see this confirmed.

 

[DKHF]

They also have that Marvel Project for 2018.

Squeenix gonna make bank.

They just said 2018 is when they'll start talking about the Marvel project, not that it will release then. Maybe it will but I kind of doubt it.

 

[AmyS]

Wonderful, but, it better include the 3DS version.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Fuck yeah!

 

[Eylos]

English, spanish, German, italian, french

 

[ChasingComets]

They also have that Marvel Project for 2018.

Squeenix gonna make bank.

Marvel project definitely seems like it'll be much further out.

 

[Shahed]

PlayStation Europe just retweeted this so i guess its on the PS4 atleast.

Well realistically the PS4 version was always going to happen. It's the 3DS and Switch versions that were up in the air. I think the Switch will happen. Not sure about 3DS. It's kind of why I'm hoping the Switch gets the 3DS version of the game (or both).

 

[shockthrill]

Is Toriyama still character artist?

 

[DKHF]

Is Toriyama still character artist?

Yes

 

[shockthrill]

holy heck

Yuji Horii is still the game director as well