If there was ever any question over whether Dragon Quest IX's multiplayer mode would be playable over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection or not, there will be no more. According to Kotaku, a Square Enix PR representative has stated: "From the beginning of development, co-op play hasn't been via Wi-Fi, but rather DS wireless play."

So, it looks like multiplayer will be local only. Dragon Quest IX for the Nintendo DS is set for a Japanese release of July 11, 2009, while North American and European releases have yet to be confirmed.