Square Enix has updated the Dragon Quest Heroes II official website with a table describing the game’s differences by hardware, confirming that the PlayStation 4 version will run in 1080p at 60 frames per second.
Get the table below.
| Hardware | PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 3 | PS Vita |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game Content | The content of the game is the same and gameplay does not change per platform. Utilizing each hardware’s performance to its max, you can enjoy exhilarating and intense battles. | ||
| Feature Differences | Screenshot and video sharing, broadcasting (live streams), and PS Vita remote play are supported. | The PS4 version’s mentioned features are not supported. | PlayStation TV is supported. The PS4 version’s mentioned features are not supported. |
| Resolution | Full HD (1920×1080) | HD (1280×720) | 960×544 |
| Frame Rate | 60 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Graphics | Graphics such as characters, backgrounds, and effects are more detailed. Additionally, when hordes of monsters appear, more are displayed on the screen. | Some graphics are reduced and simplified in accordance with the performance of the hardware. In some cases, far-away objects, monsters, and such are not displayed, but this doesn’t change the degree of difficulty and gameplay content. | |
| Cross-Save | By storing your save data on PlayStation Network, you can share it across PS4, PS3, and PS Vita. | ||
| Multiplayer | PS4, PS3, and PS Vita all support cross-platform multiplayer. | ||
Square Enix also announced it will host its final “Dragon Quest Heroes: The Live” broadcast for Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy’s End on May 1 at 13:00 Japan time, through which Square Enix producer Ryota Aomi and Koei Tecmo director Tomohiko Sho will share new information. It will broadcast live from Yodobashi Camera Multimedia in Akihabara, Tokyo, and you’ll be able to watch it live on YouTube and Niconico.
Dragon Quest Heroes II: The Twin Kings and the Prophecy’s End is due out for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita in Japan on May 27.
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