Dragon Quest 8 for 3DS Release Date Announced

Just a few months away.

By Alex Osborn

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King releases for 3DS in North America and Europe on January 20, Nintendo has announced.

This remake of the beloved PlayStation 2 RPG boasts several additions to the original, including two new playable characters and additional side quests, as well as new dungeons and an alternate ending.

The upcoming 3DS version also features a new new Quick-Save function that gives players the ability to save and exit at any time during the game. Additionally, a photo mode has been added, as well as a Speed Up feature, which shortens the time it takes to complete battles.

While you patiently wait for the 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, which doesn't support stereoscopic 3D, check out IGN's review of the PlayStation 2 original. Also be sure to read our review of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, which just recently was released for Nintendo's handheld.

Alex Osborn is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter and subscribe to his video content on YouTube.

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