[26/04] New trailer and beta stats released for Dragon Quest X

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New trailer and beta stats released for Dragon Quest X

A new Dragon Quest X video is posted below the break. The MMO-like RPG from Square launches in Japan on August and a Wii U version is in the works as well. Andriasang has alos posted some stats for the beta, which has seen 17,000 participants. By the end of the beta, Square hopes to have had between 30,000 and 50,000 testers. Thanks, AGB.

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http://www.vg247.com/2012/04/26/new-trailer-released-for-dragon-quest-x/#more-253976

 

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[26/04] Square Enix Shares Dragon Quest X Beta Stats


Dragon Quest X will see official release on August 2. But people are playing it now via a beta test.
Joining today's release date announcement, Square Enix shared stats for the beta. Here's some of what4Gamer shared in its report from the game's press conference today:

• The beta is being played by 17,000 people at present
• By the end of the beta test, they hope to have between 30,000 and 50,000 people
• For phase 2.1 of the beta, Square Enix plans on sending out 3,000 to 5,000 additional test kits.
• Phase 2.1 will see 24 hour server operation test, the implementation of the Jar Alchemy system (deailed earlier in the week), communication updates, and new team features.
• The game's peak usage time occurs at 22:00
• The male Wedi is the most used race, followed by male Ogre, male Pikuripo, female elf and female Wedi. Warrior is the most used job, followed by monk, thief, martial artist and mage.

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From 4Gamer, a chart showing rising player count.

4Gamer's report from today's press conference also reveals that the game will allow players to register 100 friends. You'll be able to keep track of your friends' server and location.

Source: Andriasang