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Dragon Quest 9 Remains Nintendo DS Exclusive After 17 Years, Creator Reflects on Fan Reaction
Dragon Quest 9, released in 2009 as a Nintendo DS exclusive, has not been remade or ported to other platforms despite fan demand, and creator Yuji Horii recently commented on the team's disappointment with the initial fan response.
Key points
- Dragon Quest 9 launched exclusively on the Nintendo DS in 2009.
- Square Enix has not remade or ported the game to other platforms despite fan interest.
- Franchise creator Yuji Horii expressed disappointment with fans' initial reaction to the DS exclusivity.
- The game marked a shift from previous mainline entries, which debuted on home consoles.
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Nintendo EverythingDragon Quest creator comments on why DQ9 was a Nintendo DS exclusive, team was “a little disheartened” by the fan reaction
GamesRadar+Dragon Quest 9 has been trapped on the Nintendo DS for 17 years, and franchise creator Yuji Horii was "a little disheartened" to learn fans never wanted that