Square Enix confirms Dragon Quest VII, VIII for western release

Nintendo has officially confirmed the upcoming western release for a pair of Dragon Quest titles.

As part of its Nintendo Direct event this week, the firm announced Square Enix will deliver Dragon Quest VII and VIII to Europe and North America 3DS owners next year.

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past is scheduled to arrive in early 2016, while Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King is expected out later in the year.

Both games will be enhanced versions of their original PlayStation releases.