The goddamn assets are in the game and this contradicts a previous interview, where they said it is coming.
We miss it, we lose out on the best goddamn magic tank and cutest!
Far late to this party, but I was afraid of this happening.
Gumi says yes.... but Squeenix has cold feet on the matter. That puts a very serious damper on any future collabs that are Squeenix IPs making it out of Japan. If DQ can't make it, I wouldn't expect the Monster Hunter or the Imperial Saga collabs to make it across the ocean either.
Instead, be prepared for more Global Exclusive Content.
From the responses, as we kind of already knew, Gumi is aware of what was meta-shifting in JP and is taking active stances to avoid introducing these units as long as possible.
Going to FF6 skips right over BF-2. Tilith 6* is going to be delayed for a really, really long time intentionally, just like Orlandeau.
Interesting other responses on events in JP not appearing on Global:
-- Why no Dunes/Gil Snapper PRO? --> Because they want people to run the events and not the weekend events. They strongly dislike how the PRO floors have altered JP player behavior.
-- Why is there an weekend event rotation for Global when the dungeons are all up every weekend on JP? ---> Same answer as the previous question. Devs specifically noted that at this time, there is no consideration to implement this in the future for Global.
-- Where is INT Maze? --> Specifically mentioned to be too OP for global. Again, same answer as above. Ask again in a few months, perhaps around the anniversary.
-- Also.... Ling may be coming back on a future banner (for Muku). Pretty strong tease there.
-- Also, in development currently.... unit specific equipment loadouts per team, which are saved for future convenience. Working towards JP implementation --> then Global.
Also, Reddit seems to be saying Mysidia Part 2 will be next week as well? Already? I don't mind the free lapis. Bring it on.