PlayStation Plus early confirmation of Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Dynasty Warriors Origins, Digi Mart USA News: Two new Extra tier additions appear to have been confirmed early, ahead of their scheduled November and December reveals. PlayStation Plus has not impressed subscribers in recent months, with many feeling it has added more misses than hits.
Things may be looking up for the rest of the year, however, with two AAA additions seemingly confirmed ahead of time. All subscribers can now download and claim November’s Essential tier line-up, which includes Dead Island 2, Tomb Raider IV – VI Remastered, and Monster Train 2.
Within a couple of weeks, Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Dynasty Warriors Origins may also be added to the library through the Extra tier catalogue. Reddit user d0pplerRL spotted that the Japanese PlayStation Blog appears to have confirmed the inclusion of both titles a little early.
The post reportedly stated: “Furthermore, the PlayStation Plus Game Catalog will be adding Square Enix’s Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation this November, and Koei Tecmo Games’ Dynasty Warriors Origins in December.”
There are a few points to note. The original 1988 version of Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation is not playable on PlayStation, so the post may instead refer to the 2024 Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake, which is available on the console.
The PlayStation Blog also appears to use the remake’s key art.
The Japanese PlayStation Plus line-up also occasionally differs from those in other territories such as Europe and North America. Such differences usually arise when a game is unavailable in a certain region and is replaced there.
Both Dragon Quest III HD-2D and Dynasty Warriors Origins are readily available in Europe, North America and Japan, so while it is safer to wait for the full November and December reveals, the news suggests the information has already come out.
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Dynasty Warriors Origins earned a score of eight from GAMINGbible upon its release last year. The hack-and-slash RPG features large battles, with the game able to render up to 10,000 enemies in vast skirmishes.
The reviewer called it “a fantastic starting point for those new to the series like I was,” adding that the storytelling felt concise and easy to follow.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D is described as an ideal starting point for newcomers to the franchise, as the third instalment is the first chronologically, set before Dragon Quest I and II. It also scored an eight from GAMINGbible, which called it a faithful recreation that fixes the creakier aspects of a nearly 40-year-old game while keeping the original’s spirit intact.
Sony is expected to confirm PlayStation Plus’ November Extra and Premium tier games in the coming days, with the new line-up due on November 11. That reveal should clarify whether Dragon Quest III HD-2D is included.
Dynasty Warriors Origins will need to wait a couple of weeks for December’s line-up.
