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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch | 0 comments

The latest issue of Weekly Jump magazine contained some new information on Dragon Quest Builders 2 (thanks to Gematsu for the translation). First up, some details on the game’s story: when the protagonist is washed ashore on the vacant island where the game takes place, they hear a mysterious voice telling them to go to the top of the island’s mountain. There, they find a mysterious stone monument bearing five crests. There are also numerous stone pillars on the island which are engraved with trials, which the protagonist must pass if they want to become a “Master Builder”.

There are also some new and improved gameplay elements compared to the first game, such as diving, gliding with the wind mantle, dashing, waterfalls and making diagonally-shaped blocks.

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In a press release sent out today, Square Enix announced that Octopath Traveler will be receiving a full soundtrack release in Japan. Fans will be able to purchase the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack alongside the RPG on July 13.

Over 80 songs will be included spread across 4 CDs. Pricing is set at 4,104 yen.

At this time, it’s unclear if the Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack will be sold outside of Japan. However, we’ll keep you informed about any import options that pop up.

Thanks to m_t for the tip.

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Nintendo has released the latest trailer for Octopath Traveler in English which first came out in Japanese earlier today. The video details newly-revealed characters H’aanit the Hunter and Therion the Thief, Path Actions, and side stories. Watch the video below.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Videos | 0 comments

Square Enix has published a new (Japanese) trailer for Octopath Traveler. This “April overview” video covers a couple of topics, most importantly two new playable characters. The game’s official website has also been updated.

H’aanit is a hunter who lives a solitary life in a village deep in the woods. Her mentor left the village a year ago to hunt a demon called “Red Eyes”. Worried, H’aanit sets out to look for her mentor and the demon. Her Path Action is “Incite”, which she can use to set animals she has tamed on someone. In combat, she uses bows, a weapon class that has high accuracy. Hunters can also increase the critical hit chance of allies or delay the actions of enemies.

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The special Traveler’s Compendium Edition for Octopath Traveler is available once again on Amazon Germany. To reserve it, head on over here.

The Octopath Traveler – Traveler’s Compendium Edition includes the game, a pop-up book, a map of Orsterra and a replica coin.

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Update: Bumped to the top with some screenshots below.

Original: Dragon Quest Builders 2 takes places after defeating the main antagonist Malroth; of the NES Dragon Quest II. This creates a new villainous order that takes the spotlight as the antagonists for the newest builder game, the Hargon Order.

Gematsu has translated some of the info from the official Japanese site and you can check all of the details in the source below. Some significant points shared by the site include:

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Ahead of Octopath Traveler’s release in July, the game recently received an age rating in Australia. The Australian Classification Board gave the game an “M” (Mature) rating. An “M” rating is given to games that have “content of a moderate impact and are recommended for teenagers aged 15 years and over.” For Octopath Traveler specifically, the Classification Board states that the game has “mature themes, sexual references and violence” of a “moderate impact” in addition to having a “mild impact” in the use of language.

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Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in 3DS, News, Switch | 0 comments

Square Enix has very slowly been speaking about what to expect from Dragon Quest XI on Switch. Although the RPG initially launched in Japan last year and is heading west in September, the Switch version is still a long way off.

We at least have confirmation now that Dragon Quest XI on Nintendo’s console is based on the PlayStation 4 release. Producer Hokuto Okamoto finally shared the news at PAX East 2018 last weekend. This had been widely speculated in the past, but it’s the first time Square Enix has gone on the record with that news officially.

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We’ve known that Square Enix has had plans to bring Dragon Quest XI to Switch for a very long time. Even before the system had its name, back when it was known as NX, there was talk about putting the RPG on Nintendo’s newest platform. Yet even after a few years, we’ve yet to see a single piece of media for the Switch version.

So why make such an early announcement? In an interview with Game Informer, Dragon Quest XI producer Hokuto Okamoto spoke about Square Enix confirming Dragon Quest XI for Switch when it did.

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It seems that Dragon Quest Builders 2 will be taking place not too long after the actual Dragon Quest 2 game that came out on NES featuring an order that revolves around the antagonists of those games. Down below is a more in-depth description by Gematsu:

“In Dragon Quest II, the corrupt cleric Hargon (who planned to destroy the world by sacrificing his own life to summon the God of Destruction) and the God of Destruction Malroth were defeated by the descendants of the heroes, and peace visited the land, but a religious order that inherited Hargon’s intentions appeared with the intention of eradicating the Builders.

The peace that came after Hargon’s death collapsed with the rise of the “Hargon Order,” whose goal is to destroy the world. The Hargon Order spearheads the destruction of towns and castles all over the world. The earth falls into ruin, and there are little remains left of peoples’ lives.”

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