Dragon Quest Champions is a new RPG coming to Android and iOS devices

Dragon Quest Champions is an upcoming "melee command battle RPG" on iOS and Android devices that was just unveiled by publisher Square Enix and creator Koei Tecmo. However, there was no mention of a release date just yet.

The game's chief director is Tomohiko Sho of Koei Tecmo, and Takuma Shiraishi of Square Enix is its producer. It was also announced that on February 6 to 13, Dragon Quest Champions will enter a closed beta test. Applications are accessible here until the 29th of January. There will only be 20,000 users allowed; 10,000 iOS users and 10,000 Android users, so you better hurry up and grab a slot.

The following is an overview of Dragon Quest Champions according to its official website:

About​

A melee Dragon Quest command battle RPG that you can play solo! Utilizing the series’ familiar command-style battle system, players will aim to win tournaments of wisdom and courage against various enemies to become a true hero. In Tournament Mode, up to 50 players will battle in real-time. Fight fair and square, run away, or even barge your way into other people’s fights. Obtain the title of Champion by your own methods!

Additionally, there are plenty of solo gameplay elements such as Story Mode and all sorts of quests. Get ready to set off on a new adventure that everyone can enjoy!

Story​

Victory will open the door of promise.

Long, long ago… the Demon King’s plan to rule the world was crushed by the hero and their two companions.

Some time has passed since then… In a world of continued peace, the people are absorbed in the “Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments” that honor the legacy of the ancient hero.

Meanwhile, a young person sets off from a certain village to participate in the tournaments.

With the words their father once told them when they were young held closely in their heart.

“Only those who have won all Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments can become true heroes. We must accomplish this by our own hands.”

And so now is the time to follow in their father’s footsteps and fulfill their promise. A new legend is about to be born!

Characters​

• Protagonist – An adventurer who aspires to become a hero. To find their missing father, they decide to participate in the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments.
• Elmia – A lively, self-proclaimed manager who shares the protagonist’s fate. She is old friends with the healslime Homit.
• Homit – A charming guide who loves to cheer on others. While he is not good at fighting on his own, he is always there to advise the protagonist.
• Zelam – The protagonist’s rival. Determined and confident. He dislikes relying on or cooperating with others.
• Dralin – A dracky that provides live commentary for the Heroic Martial Arts Tournaments. His funky style and passionate commentary livens up the tournament.

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