Dragon Quest VIII makes its way to the 3DS

First launching in 2004 for the PS2 & hitting iOS/Android mobile devices in 2013, Square Enix's beloved entry in the Dragon Quest series is now making its way to the Nintendo 3DS.

The 3DS version of Dragon Quest VIII includes a new scenario, new party members (Red & Morrie), voiced events, StreetPass features, and an orchestral soundtrack performed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra.

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It will be released in Japan on August 27 for 5,980yen.

Come check out the game's splash page here.

Update 1: Jump magazine has announced the voice cast for the following Dragon Quest VIII characters here.

Angelo (CV: Yoshimasa Hosoya)
Jessica (CV: Ayana Taketatsu)
Yangus (CV: Fumihiko Tachiki)
Trode (CV: Hiroshi Iwasaki)
Princess Medea (CV: Risa Taneda)
Gerda (CV: Hitomi Nabatame)
Morrie (CV: Jouji Nakata)
Dhoulmagus (CV: Takehito Koyasu)

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