Square Enix Announces Launch of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for iOS and Android

Square Enix has announced the launch of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King for iOS and Android. The game releases on the 10th Anniversary of the game's original release on PlayStation 2 will all new features including improved graphics and camera control that allows players to see the in-game world like never before. Look for Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King on iTunes and Google Play for $19.99 today.

“Following its PlayStation 2 system launch in 2004, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King saw immense success and became an instant cult classic,” said Noriyoshi Fujimoto, producer of the mobile version of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King. “The game is perfectly suited as a tremendous value for mobile and tablet as a full 60-plus hour console game with an epic tale of friendship, bravery and adventure. We've put in extra effort for the controls to be intuitive and easy to play. Its 10th anniversary is the ideal milestone to re-release the game for fans and new players alike.”

Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King lets mobile players explore the game’s vast grassy fields, snow-capped mountains, daunting dungeons and restless seas. Players can slide their screens to pan the camera in a full 360 degrees around the character. In addition, Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King also features the original title’s revolutionary synthesizer score, orchestrated by the series’ long time music composer Koichi Sugiyama.

For more information on the game, check out the official Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King website.