The internet may be filled with hype for Dragon Quest XI, the latest adventure in Square Enix's long running role-playing series, but it's worth remembering that the game has yet to be officially announced for a Western release. Fortunately, franchise producer Yu Miyake has hinted rather strongly that the publisher is looking to bring the title overseas in the latest issue of Edge magazine.
"We're trying to put a lot more effort into promoting overseas the spin-off titles we've been working on – Dragon Quest Builders and Dragon Quest Heroes – in order to soften up the ground for Dragon Quest XI," Miyake told the publication. In other words, Square Enix is attempting to grow Dragon Quest's popularity here in the West. Miyake goes on to compare the series with the likes of Final Fantasy, suggesting that the company is looking to replicate its success.
It's a bit of a weird one, we suppose. Dragon Quest, as most of you are no doubt aware, is a massive deal over in Japan, but the series has never quite caught on overseas, even if most of the games that have been published here are kept in high regard.
Would you like to see Dragon Quest flourish in the West? Is it possible? Assemble a party and adventure into the comments section below.
[source gematsu.com]
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Yeah, no surprise here. I'd hazard that part of the reason this bespoke PS4 version exists is BECAUSE of the Western market.
great i love the Dragon Quest games
shame we never got 10 though
I thought they already confirmed the western release when they officially revealed the game. Then again I could be remembering things wrong.
It's an important series in gaming. And the console market stronghold is now firmly in the west. So yes, DQXI simply HAS to come to the West.
I dearly hope it sells well overseas, it's my favorite series of all time. They did a wonderful job localizing DQVII and VIII for the 3DS and both spin-offs for the PS4. I was afraid that, after the release of the DQVI remake for the DS (which didn't sell very well), the series would be dead on the West. I'm so glad that they are giving it another shot.
Having said that, I don't think it will ever be as big as it is in Japan, but there's a vocal, dedicated fan base on the West, so I hope Square has conservative expectations and keeps bringing them over if they reach acceptable sales.
I would be shocked if it didnt come over tbh. If Square are prepared to soften the ground with heroes and builders, then surely a main series sequel should be a cert. Then again, it still surprises me the series isnt more popular. 8 was a wonderful game.
Relieved and excited to hear this because part of the reason I bought Dragon Quest Heroes and Dragon Quest Builders was to support the franchise in the first place.Loved both games but you can't beat a "Proper" DQ game
@Wazeddie22 I liked DQH, but was surprised to see how much FUN is DQB. Such an addicting game!
@fchinaski Yep without a doubt the better of the two and felt more like a DQ game than Heroes with its funny characters and dialogue.Can't stand Minecraft but Builders is brilliant
And yet I just bought a copy of Dragon Warrior for the NES. Definitely no marked for gamers who've been starved of the Dragon Quest series and feverishly latch onto anything with the name on it.
fingers crossed for 2017 release
@Rob_230 I would pay full price for a remaster of that game it was awsome.
@Flaming_Kaiser I would be there day one. Gutted the rerelease is only on 3ds. I will still get it, but wish it was at least on vita too. Maybe square will release it as a ps2 classic? Heres hoping!
Who wants to take bets on the 3DS version not getting localized?
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