Operation Backlog Completion 2025
Mar 282018
 

We’ve been eagerly awaiting Dragon Quest XI news, and now it has a western release date: Dragon Quest XI will be out for the PS4 and PC (Steam) on September 4 in North America and Europe.

What about the mysterious Switch version? Well, Square Enix told IGN that it is coming “much later,” although it is planned for the west.

Sadly, the 3DS version isn’t being localized.

That’s disappointing to me, because the 3DS version’s two styles looked really cool. On the other hand, I’m perfectly fine with the PS4 version (which the PC version should be like) ever since we learned for sure that it is turn-based.

Dragon Quest XI’s western release will also include English voice acting, a hard mode called Draconian Quest, improved UI and menus, a Camera Mode, and a Dash function, in addition to other improvements.

Let’s check out some newly-released English gameplay footage.

Okay, 3DS version or not, I’m definitely getting this.

There will also be a special edition of the PS4 version sold through the Square Enix Store, but details haven’t been announced yet. PlayStation Store pre-orders will give you a PS4 theme along with some sort of in-game content.

Are you excited for Dragon Quest XI? Which platform are you planning to get it for?

Jul 282017
 

The Japanese release of Dragon Quest XI is imminent, and many JRPG fans like me have been waiting patiently in the hopes of localization news.

Well, it’s finally happening!

Dragon Quest XI will be brought to the West as Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age, as revealed in a special announcement. It’s due out in 2018, with more details to follow this Fall.

So far, they haven’t said which versions will be localized, but I’m hoping for both. While both the PS4 and 3DS versions of Dragon Quest XI are turn-based JRPGs, they have several differences. One of the most noticeable differences is the art style, because the 3DS version actually lets you switch to a retro 2D-style appearance.

Then there’s the mysterious Switch version, which we know nothing about… will that finally be shown this fall, when we learn more about the English release?

I’m pretty excited about this news, although I really should play more Dragon Quest games. Are you excited for Dragon Quest XI? Which version(s) do you think will be localized?

Mar 062017
 

Square Enix has provided new information about its upcoming JRPG Dragon Quest XI, and Gematsu has translated it.

According to this new information, when the main character learns he is the reincarnation of the Hero who saved the world, eh sets out to meet the king of Delcadar. When he tells the king this, however, the king calls him a “demon child.”

From there, it looks like he has to escape the king’s soldiers.

The website also includes several new screenshots of both the PS4 and 3DS versions. They still haven’t shown Dragon Quest XI on the Nintendo Switch, however.

They haven’t clarified the PS4 version’s combat system, either, although it looks pretty likely now that Dragon Quest XI is a turn-based RPG regardless of version. With many series switching to action, it’s good to know classic Dragon Quest is still being made.

I’ve still only played a single Dragon Quest game, but I hope to play more. Maybe I’ll have played more by the time Dragon Quest XI’s localization is announced!

What do you think of Dragon Quest XI?