Dragon Quest X dated for Wii U, beta date, more

Square Enix announced a release date for the Wii U version of Dragon Quest X today. The game is due out in Japan on March 30 for 6,980 yen. Take a look at the boxart below:

A Dragon Quest X Wii U Premium Set will be available at launch for 42,000 yen. This includes a Wii U Premium Set, Pro Controller, a copy of Dragon Quest X, a $10 pre-paid card, and an item code.

Fans will be given the opportunity to download Dragon Quest X Wii U at a cheaper price if they already purchased the game on Wii. Square Enix will be offering a 50% discount for such consumers.

Finally, the beta for Dragon Quest X Wii U will begin on March 6.