Dragon Quest X Headed to Wii and Wii U

Dragon Quest X Details

Square-Enix announced today that their latest game in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest X, will be coming to Wii, as well as Nintendo’s upcoming console, Wii U. The developer has stated that the game is an online RPG, though you can beat the game in full on your own with the help of NPC characters. Dragon Quest X will feature a changeable job system, customizable housing, character skill points, and a ton of quests for players to complete.

Square-Enix also said that a Wii U version of the game is currently in development, and will take advantage of the system’s more powerful hardware. Players who create characters on the Wii version of the game will be able to interact in the same world with those who decide to wait for the Wii U version. Save files from Wii will be transferable over to the Wii U so that players can continue their journey once the superior iteration is released. The developers are considering the idea of including the ability to wirelessly send character(s) to a Nintendo 3DS, in order to make use of Streetpass. Streetpass is a feature on the Nintendo 3DS that allows 3DS units to communicate with each other while their owners pass one another on a street, bus, etc.

Though major details are unclear at this point, a beta for Dragon Quest X has been confirmed. Players will need a USB storage device to participate in the beta; at the same time, it will set up the potential for DLC and patches. The title will support a number of popular input options, including: Wiimote and Nunchuk, Classic Controller and Classic Controller Pro, and a USB keyboard.

Dragon Quest X Release Date

Dragon Quest X is currently set to launch for the Nintendo Wii sometime next year. The Wii U version of the game has been given a date of TBA. More details about the game, as well as the beta, will be available soon. We will be sure to update this post if any future developments arise.