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Poliwrathlord on 05 September 2014

Original article on gameranx.com: http://www.gameranx.com/updates/id/23997/article/square-enix-want-to-localize-dragon-quest-vii-x-but-can-t/

 

Square Enix Wants to Localize Dragon Quest VII & X but Can't

Siliconera spoke with two Dragon Quest producers at PAX.

by Tony Ponce on 4th Sep, 2014

Today, Dragon Quest X was released on 3DS, a version of the MMO that interacts perfectly with the previous Wii, Wii U, and Windows versions. Last year, Square Enix released a remake of Dragon Quest VII for 3DS in Japan, leaving Dragon Quest VIII as the only title in the main series that hasn't yet appeared on a Nintendo handheld. Both games have been quite successful in their home country, but despite that, Square Enix has not announced plans to bring them overseas.

Yet the company claims that it would love to.

At PAX last weekend, Siliconera was able to chat with Dragon Quest executive producer Yuu Miyake and mobile producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto, using this opportunity to ask about possible localizations. Regarding VII, Fujimoto replied:

In terms of DQVII, it has a lot of text to go through and translate, and we’ve received so many requests and so much positive feedback about the game, but unfortunately, we have to consider the cost and the manpower needed to handle the sheer load of text. In terms of scenario and script, the game is probably one of the largest in the DQ franchise. If a lot of people can buy it and support it… well, we can’t promise anything.

As for X, Miyake responded:

In terms of this being an MMO, again, we have to consider the operation and logistics of how to make that feasible. We also have to think about it from a business standpoint. With Final Fantasy XI and XIV, it’s a global-scale endeavor. In terms of Dragon Quest, the way it’s perceived in the different countries is very, very different. How it’s perceived in Japan is different than how it’s perceived in the United States.

It's unfortunate that the company is thinking this way considering how every other major Dragon Quest title was brought over. In recent years, Nintendo even helped to publish and promote the games outside of Japan, but that partnership seems to have fizzled following the poor Western performance of a number of spin-off titles. Would Nintendo be willing to take on the task again?

Even more unfortunate is that back in March, Square Enix president Yosuke Matsuda expressed a renewed interest in bringing JRPGs to the West following the global success of Bravely Default. Did that interest wane before it had a chance to bear fruit?

Hopefully this story has a happy ending for patient Dragon Quest fans worldwide.



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AZWification on 05 September 2014

Square Enix never disappoints...



                
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zorg1000 on 05 September 2014

Nintendo should publish them in the west.



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Jizz_Beard_thePirate on 05 September 2014

Man, just get Xseed to do it if ur that lazy



                  

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Poliwrathlord on 05 September 2014

I think they need to turn that 'can't do' attitude to a 'can do' one.

And Nintendo, seriously, help them translate it. There's more 3rd party support if you offer to help.



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Jumpin on 05 September 2014

Well, this blows. Looks like we need Nintendo to step in once again.



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Namiirei on 05 September 2014

Poliwrathlord said:

In terms of DQVII, it has a lot of text to go through and translate, and we’ve received so many requests and so much positive feedback about the game, but unfortunately, we have to consider the cost and the manpower needed to handle the sheer load of text. In terms of scenario and script, the game is probably one of the largest in the DQ franchise. If a lot of people can buy it and support it… well, we can’t promise anything.

What a joke.

If they're afraid of the cost, they can let the translation to the fans, it will be free and probably great. then they can releas ethe game on the E-store = 100% profit.

Square-enix...



Maciveli on 05 September 2014

Cultural issues aside the fact remains SE is not exactly in the best financial position. Things we see as must have must happen are possibly beyond their current capabilities.

Hope PS4 sales and user base can be used and as beneficial to them as was PS1s and PS2s.



VanceIX on 05 September 2014

So, PR spin for what amounts to a big F U?

Seriously, translations aren't THAT godamn hard, SE...



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amak11 on 05 September 2014

Here's we go again. Square Enix making stupid decisions... Should have just made English text while making the game...

It would be nice for Nintendo to offer some assistance in translation for the games on Wii U and 3DS but I don't think they should foot an entire bill for it either.