Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake dev was “worried” about Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launching first
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In the span of a year or so, Square Enix came out with both Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake launched first last November. We then just saw the new versions of the series’ first two games a few weeks ago.
In a recent interview, producer Masaaki Hayasaka spoke about the release order. Speaking with Famitsu, he mentioned how he was “worried” that Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake would be launching first – he didn’t want 1 & 2 to “seem inferior”.
Legend of Mana getting a special art book, pre-orders open
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A special Legend of Mana art book has been revealed, and pre-orders are now open.
Technically, the book isn’t new in the sense that it previously came to Japan. However, this is the very first time it’s being released in English. Square Enix is teaming up with Dark Horse to bring it over.
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Dragon Quest creator on differences between Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy
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Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, has spoken about the differences between his series and Final Fantasy.
Both IPs are juggernauts when it comes to the JRPG space. They’re now owned by Square Enix, but way back in the day, they were with separate companies. Square had Final Fantasy why Dragon Quest was with Enix.
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Octopath Traveler 0 details companions, Path Actions, Amity Levels, Party Chat, adventures at sea
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Square Enix is continuing to share information about Octopath Traveler 0, and this time around, we have details about companions you’ll journey with, Path Actions, Amity Levels, Party Chat, and adventures at sea. The latest screenshots are also available.
Here’s the full rundown:
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles 1.4.0 update out now, patch notes
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Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles has now released a new version 1.4.0 update.
Rather than new content or features, Square Enix is focusing on small improvements and adjustments. This includes improved stability, fixes, and more.
The full rundown is as follows:
Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev on challenges of developing for Nintendo Switch 2’s handheld mode
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Naoki Hamaguchi, director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, has spoken about what it’s been like working with Nintendo Switch 2 and the challenges of developing games for the system while accounting for handheld mode.
Just like Nintendo’s previous system, teams have a bit more power to work with when the system is docked. In portable mode, things need to be scaled back a bit – and there’s also the factory of battery life to account for. Hamaguchi said Square Enix (and other developers) need to think about “how you can get a version in handheld mode that doesn’t look inferior and stands up to the home console versions on other platforms.”
Octopath Traveler 0 demo out on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch today, story trailer
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Octopath Traveler 0 will be on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch next month, but before that happens, fans can check out a demo for the game. Square Enix says it’s going live today on both platforms.
The demo provides access through the opening of the game, the first chapter of the three different story arcs of the Retribution story and the first chapter of the Restoration story. This ultimately amounts to about three hours of gameplay. Progress carries over to the full game.
Learn more about the RPG with the following overview:
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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: new trailer]
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September 12: Following recent rumors, Square Enix has announced a remake of Dragon Quest 7 which is Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. The news was just shared in today’s Nintendo Direct – it’ll be on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.
Square Enix has been on a tear with Dragon Quest remakes as of late. Last year, we saw Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That’ll be followed up with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake next month.
Huge Square Enix Nintendo Switch sale live, including first discount ever for The Last Remnant Remastered after 6 years
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Square Enix has gone live with a major sale on Nintendo Switch via the eShop, with the first discount ever for The Last Remnant Remastered.
The Last Remnant Remastered came to the system way back in 2019. Square Enix has hosted multiple sales since then, but for whatever reason, it was never included. That has finally changed – after more than six years, the first discount is live. Fantasian Neo Dimension, Chocobo GP, and more have also hit new lows.
Below is the full roundup:
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake dev thinks Nintendo Switch 2 version will be one of the system’s model ports
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Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade director Naoki Hamaguchi has spoken more about the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version of the RPG, and has shared a few words of confidence.
Screen Rant was recently speaking with Hamaguchi about the game. During the discussion, he relayed his thoughts that the upcoming release “will kind of turn out to be one of the model HD games for Switch 2 ports.”
Hamaguchi said in the interview:
