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Dragon Quest 10 Offline has been released on mobile devices, but only in Japan.
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Despite fan demand, a Western version of the 2012 MMORPG Dragon Quest 10 is unlikely.
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An offline single player version of the game was first released in Japan in 2022.
Square Enix has announced it Dragon Quest 10 offline is now available for download on mobile devices, but only in Japan. The single-player title is also discounted in the region for a limited time, but unfortunately a Western version of Dragon Quest 10 is in the cards anytime soon.
Originally released in Japan in 2012, Dragon Quest 10 is still the only MMORPG in the long-running series. Despite being ported to many different consoles over the years, Dragon Quest 10 never saw a release in the West, making it one of the few mainline titles not to. Fan demand has been high since its initial launch, but despite members of the game's development team often expressing interest in localizing the game for foreign audiences, it seems unlikely that it will ever happen. A recently released mobile port has now been revealed, though fans in the West should temper their expectations.

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As reported by Gematsu, Dragon Quest 10 offline and its expansion, The sleeping hero and guiding allyare now available to play on iOS and Android devices exclusively in Japan. A single-player offline version of the original multiplayer title, Dragon Quest 10 offline was first released in Japan in 2022 before making its way to other Asian regions. Currently, the mobile base port is available for a discounted price of ¥1,960 ($13), which will increase to ¥2,800 ($18) on January 28. Additionally, the expansion is available for only ¥1,920 ($12) until the aforementioned date. The offline version of the title has a more compact map and a simplified graphical style compared to the original version.
Dragon Quest 10 Offline is released on mobile in Japan
First released for the Nintendo Wii, Dragon Quest 10 was later ported to Wii U, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo 3DS and PC. The title features real-time combat and a complex job system, receiving critical praise for its gameplay and ease of access for players less familiar with MMORPGs. In December 2024, a fan translation of Dragon Quest 10s story films were released, proving that demand was still strong after over a decade of radio silence from Square Enix. Year 2021, Dragon Quest franchise was celebrating its 35th anniversary, but they were eager to try Dragon Quest 10 were disappointed when no announcements were made regarding a Western release of the title.
In Japan is Dragon Quest franchise is still particularly popular, with the 2017 title Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age selling two million physical copies in its first two days in the country. The next planned mainline title, Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatewill mark the first simultaneous worldwide release of a main series game, although no release window has been announced.