Mistwalker Update News

In a recent interview with Famitsu, Mistwalker's Hironobu Sakaguchi has expressed satisfaction with the performance of his first Xbox 360 RPG, Blue Dragon, across Japan. Although the title failed to set cash registers alight and significantly boost the appeal of Microsoft's box throughout Japan, the 135,000 units represent the most successful 360 title to date across the territory.

Confirming that the team are currently localising the RPG in eight different languages for a release across the West later in the year, Sakaguchi also mentions that the team are working on downloadable content to be released shortly. Pledging extra content for the shoot-em-up sections, the update will also allow players to run through the game on a second occasion whilst keeping character stats intact.

Finally, Sakaguchi provided a heads up on his other projects. Work is still underway at Artoon on the next Xbox 360 RPG, Lost Odyssey, whilst the DS RPG ASH: Archaic Sealed Heat is also ongoing. Sakaguchi is also assisting with the Cavia developed Xbox 360 Action-RPG, Cry On, though details on this still remain sketchy for the time being.