Dragon Quest Heroes II debut trailer, gameplay, new details

30th anniversary Dragon Quest game out May 27 in Japan.

Square Enix released the debut trailer and first gameplay footage of Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy’s End during its “Dragon Quest Heroes: The Live” broadcast this morning.

The action RPG, developed by Koei Tecmo studio Omega Force, follows a new set of original characters, who are joined by heroes from across the Dragon Quest franchise, as their world where monsters and humans live together in peace is plunged into war.

New details were also revealed on the broadcast:

Game Flow
The game flow consists of town, field, and battle stages.
Expansive Fields

There are various terrains, including grasslands, forests, deserts, and snow fields. When you enter the field, you’ll move towards a destination.
Since the fields are so vast, you can warp from one place to another with Waystones.
There are a variety of places to drop by on the way to your destination, including sealed areas that are only unlocked when certain conditions are met.
The concept of weather exists. Enemies may change based on the weather, and magic may be more or less powerful.
There are enemy encounters that seamlessly transition into battle (draw your sword, return it to its sheathe).
You can dash by holding R2.
You can find materials and treasure chests.
There are field quests that can suddenly occur.
The Adventurer’s Base: The Main Country Zebion
There is a weapons and armor shop, alchemy pot, and place to take on quests.
There is Luida’s Bar (to manage your party).
There is Rikka’s Inn (the multiplayer reception desk).
There is the Dharma Priest (to change the protagonists’ jobs). Jobs include soldier, martial artist, magician, priest, and thief. Each job has various weapons it can equip. Skills will also change.
There is a costume-change counter run by a Firespirit.
etc. etc.
Weapons
Weapons have a concept of dexterity, and by using a weapon for a long time, you can learn the skills that come with it.
Co-Op Multiplayer (Up to Four Players)
You can cooperatively play “Story Battles” with friends.
There is a multiplayer exclusive dungeon called the “Space-Time Labyrinth.”
Cross-Play and Cross-Save
Cross-play multiplayer across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita is supported, as well as cross-save across the three platforms.
PlayStation TV
PlayStation TV is supported.
Free Downloadable Characters
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below playable characters Luceus, Aurora, Doric, Isla, Nera, Bianca, Yangus, and Psaro will be released as free downloadable content. It should be noted that these characters do not appear in the story and can only be used in multiplayer.
Carver
Carver is voiced by Hiroki Yasumoto.
Save Data Import Bonuses
Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below – Luceus and Aurora costumes.
Dragon Quest Builders – “Builders’ Mallet” weapon.
First-Print Copies
First-print copies will include Dragon Quest I costumes for Razel and Teresia, and a “Genki Dama” item for use in the game. For Dragon Quest Builders players, it will also include a recipe to build a Healix statue in the game.
Square Enix e-Store Limited Edition
A Square Enix e-Store-exclusive “Dragon Quest 30th Anniversary Monster Coin Set” limited edition including a copy of the game and three sets of monster coins will be sold for 9,300 yen on PlayStation 4 and 8,300 yen on PlayStation 3 or PS Vita.
Current Box Art
Next Live Stream
A “Cast Announcement Broadcast” will be live streamed via Niconico on April 8 at 15:00 Japan time.