All good things must come to an end, and this time, it’s a Dragon Quest game that says goodbye. And as always in this kind of situation, it’s a little sad for everyone.
Video games are made up of new things, but also stops and endings. Every month, new titles disappear and inevitably, it’s always a little sad, especially when it comes to games that we were able to enjoy or quite simply big licenses that we love to love. In this specific case, it is a title from the famous Dragon Quest saga. What can we learn?
The end for this Dragon Quest game
Thus, Square Enix announced the end of service of Dragon Quest Champions, a tactical role-playing game oriented to melee combat, on July 30 at 8:00 a.m. This announcement marks the end of an adventure that lasted a little over a year, the game having been launched on June 13, 2023 on iOS and Android in Japan. Obviously, it’s always a little sad. Dragon Quest Champions was introduced to the market as a role-playing game with close combat controls, providing a new experience for fans of the Dragon Quest franchise. Despite initially positive reception, the game failed to maintain a sufficient player base to warrant its continuation. Square Enix therefore made the difficult decision to end the service.
All purchases of gems, the game’s virtual currency, have been stopped as of today. This measure aims to prepare players for the game’s impending shutdown, while avoiding additional expenses on a service that is shutting down soon. For players wanting to keep track of their adventures, Square Enix plans to launch an “Adventure Journal” after the service ends. This log will allow players to view certain data, such as their player information, on a dedicated website. Specific details of this service will be communicated later by the publisher.
Back to the game
Dragon Quest Champions was a mobile game focused on real-time strategic battles, where players had to use commands to engage in close-quarters combat. The game was part of the expansive DQ franchise, known for its fantasy worlds. Although the game didn’t last long, it offered a unique experience that enriched the Dragon Quest universe.