Dragon Quest X Could Maybe, Possibly Include Wii U Support, Too

Now that Nintendo's unveiled plans for its next console, don't be surprised see companies reconsidering releases on the existing Wii. Andriasang is reporting that Square Enix is currently considering adding "support" for Wii U to Dragon Quest X.

Shigeru Miyamoto has been developing a new Pikmin game for years, the result of intense fan demand for a proper sequel, and then revealed at E3 that project has officially begun moving onto Wii U.

There's a stark difference between what Miyamoto's doing and what Square Enix is proposing, though. "Support" for Wii U could be nothing more than some light Wii U hooks inside of Dragon Quest X, rather than taking what's been worked on for Wii and completely upgrading for Wii U. It's also possible that Square Enix could be considering a separate, Wii U-enhanced release in 2012.

As Andriasang points out, it's impossible to say what Square Enix could pull off, as it's unclear whether Wii discs could even support Wii U. Companies haven't had development kits for very long, and considering the launch isn't until at least summer of next year, much can change.

yeh

damn you beat me, but DQX looks alright

Dragon Quest U

I want new Dragon Quest placed inside my eye receptacles.

I've put over 200 hours into Dragon Quest IX the past year, and my playtime has just started tapering off the past couple months. My body is ready for Dragon Quest X, regardless of platform.

Pretty sure Dragon Quest X qualifies as vaporware.

There is a lot of potential for the Wii U controller (as a strategy playmaker, inventory screen, map, dungeon master board) but 3rd parties really have to make the best of it and create unique game mechanics.

We don't want to go through another generation of games where it is just a bullet point - it has to be integral and relevant. DQX will be a huge game, hopefully Square Enix will take the technology seriously and not just put out a prettier rehash of the other titles.

With the parity between the systems, Nintendo stands alone with its vision and talent for putting out new ideas and experiences for broad audiences. We have to except that sometimes it may not be created for us.

If Dragon Quest X were a Wii U launch title, all of Japan would buy that thing.

@SuperfluousMoniker: Classic Controller support!! I hope. ):

I don't understand what people see in these games.

Just port it over to the Wii U and have it be a launch title. It'll probably boost the sales 200%.

Pretty sure Dragon Quest X qualifies as vaporware.

I'm just happy to see that this game isn't dead. We haven't heard anything about it for a long time.

Nice

I wish DQX was on PS3. My favourite DQ is 8 on the PS2.

Oh gods. Must. Not. Drool. ξ

I'll just be happy it's back on a console.

DQX would be a system seller for me.  Probably the only one currently associated to Nintendo platforms.  I'd prefer it on the Vita since I really want one of those, but would also accept it on the 3DS.  I'm not sold on the Wii U yet, but this game could sway me to take the plunge provided its as fully realized as DQIX was on the DS.   However, I won't be buying a Wii for the game.  As it stands today, I see potential in the Wii U, while I am not interested in owning a Wii at all.   Only time will tell how this all plays out, of course.

Just port it over to the Wii U and have it be a launch title. It'll probably boost the sales 200%.

Pretty sure Dragon Quest X qualifies as vaporware.

Im still playing 9 on my 3DS, its a pretty good series and definitely a system seller for me personally.

Not going to buy it for Wii U support, but I could go for a new Pikmin.

Glad to hear anything about this game. Not being tied to Wiimote controls would be great.

I never did finish Dragon Quest 8.