Dragon Quest XI Direct announced for June 21

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Teeqoz on 19 June 2017

sc94597 said:

Teeqoz said:
I think they'll either not talk about the Switch version at all, or they will talk about it a lot. No inbetween. Either they commit to (for now) selling the 3DS and PS4 versions (obviously the PS4 version won't be featured in the direct) for now, and push the Switch version later, or they give the Switch version a more equal footing immediately, sacrificing some sales on the 3DS and PS4, in the hope of making it back with the Switch version later.

I think Dragon Quest is big enought that people might double-dip. 3DS owners have the incentive to buy the game again on Switch because of the better visuals, and PS4 owners have the incentive to buy the game again on Switch because of the portability. So maybe it won't affect their sales too much, since people can justify buying both versions.

Absolutely, just imo you are more likely to get more double dippers if you push solely for the PS4 and 3DS versions until they have been released, then start pushing the Switch version later. That way, people won't be as "aware" of the double dipping before they've even bought the game at all.

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Mnementh on 19 June 2017

Teeqoz said:

sc94597 said:

I think Dragon Quest is big enought that people might double-dip. 3DS owners have the incentive to buy the game again on Switch because of the better visuals, and PS4 owners have the incentive to buy the game again on Switch because of the portability. So maybe it won't affect their sales too much, since people can justify buying both versions.

Absolutely, just imo you are more likely to get more double dippers if you push solely for the PS4 and 3DS versions until they have been released, then start pushing the Switch version later. That way, people won't be as "aware" of the double dipping before they've even bought the game at all.

Yeah, therefore I don't expect actual footage of the Switch-version. But the interwebz will be in uproar, if they at least don't say: hey, don't forget, a Switch-version is also in the making.

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Miyamotoo on 19 June 2017

SegataSanshiro said:

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They will port the PS4 version to the Switch with probably a minor downgrade for portable mode.

Pretty much what I expect. 720P both modes 30FPS probably.

I don't see any reason for same resolution in both modes. For istance, they made Dragon Quest Heroes 2 1080p for docked and 720p for handheld mode.

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JC317 on 19 June 2017

Since they didn't specify 3DS, there is a possibility that a teaser or some info would be released for the Switch version.

I think what would allow the 3DS version to sell would be that the 3DS version can unlock something or be somewhat compatible with the Switch version.

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vivster on 19 June 2017

I assume the Switch port won't be far after the initial release then. Would be weird to hold a direct without mentioning at least a release window for the Switch version.

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Luke888 on 19 June 2017

Let's GO! If the Switch version comes out before the end of the year we can hope for a western release in 2018 !

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StarOcean on 19 June 2017

English release before 2019 please...

If its any later than 2019 than any possibility for the 3DS version is gone ;-;

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Lonely_Dolphin on 19 June 2017

Nintendo so weird, having Directs right before and after E3, but if they're 3DS focused it makes sense. Guess we can expect the Splatoon 2 direct in early July.