Start a new Dragon Quest life on your special day! What are the great deals on titles you can buy on the eShop and PS Store?

Just 38 years ago, “Dragon Quest,” one of the main players in popularizing RPGs through the Famicom, was released. To commemorate its release, today, May 27th, has been designated as “Dragon Quest Day.”

Just looking at the latest title in the series currently on sale, “Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age,” the number of copies shipped worldwide, including downloads, has exceeded 6 million (as of September 2020). This shows that the series is still very popular.

Since it is a work with a long history, the time when users started playing and the titles they have played will vary from user to user. If you include spin-offs, the number of titles you have not played will surely increase even more. Why not use this anniversary as an opportunity to reach out and try out some Dragon Quest games you have not played yet?

And if you're going to buy a game, you might as well get a good deal. For those of you who want to start a new Dragon Quest life, we've compiled a list of Dragon Quest games on sale at the eShop and PlayStation Store.

■ The Roto trilogy and offline versions of “X” and “XI” are also available! The “Dragon Quest” series can be purchased at a discount on the PS Store
The “Roto Trilogy,” which includes the original Dragon Quest, the series' origin, established and solidified the popularity of Dragon Quest. The first game was the first RPG for many users, Dragon Quest II: The Gods of Evil was the first in the series to feature party play, and Dragon Quest III: Into the Legend, with its free formation and job changes, was fun to play over and over again. All of these are unforgettable masterpieces.

On the PS Store, each game based on the smartphone version is on sale for 40% off. The original prices are different for each game, but the first one is 396 yen, the second one is 561 yen, and the third one is 990 yen. Even if you buy them all together, it's less than 2,000 yen, so it might be fun to take this opportunity to experience the “Lotto Trilogy” all the way through.

Among the numbered titles, “Dragon Quest X: Awakening of the Five Tribes Offline,” a reconstruction of “Dragon Quest X” for offline play, is also on sale.

This is 42% off at 4,976 yen. In addition, the large expansion DLC “Dragon Quest X: Sleeping Hero and Guiding Ally Offline” is also on sale at 2,552 yen.

Of the numbered titles released, the 11th is the newest “Dragon Quest.” The original version was released first, but “Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age” was later released with new features, which also became a hot topic.

This “Dragon Quest XI S” is now available for 40% off at 3,286 yen. It has many features, including character voices, the addition of untold stories of companions, the ability to switch between 3D and 2D modes, and the addition of a photo mode, so it's worth playing again even if you've played the original version.

Outside of the numbered titles, Dragon Quest Builders: Revive Alefgard, which adds crafting elements to the world of Dragon Quest and provides a new level of fun, is on sale for the affordable price of 2,508 yen.

The setting of this game is Alefgard, the same as the original Dragon Quest, and depicts the world that continues from the bad ending of the original. It would be fun to play the original first, and then play Dragon Quest Builders.

In addition, the sequel to “Dragon Quest Builders”, “Dragon Quest Builders 2: God of Destruction Cid and the Empty Island”, is now available for 3,286 yen. This work is connected to the second numbered work “Dragon Quest II: Gods of Evil”, and is also a work that you should keep in mind.

[List of Dragon Quest games on sale at the PS Store](until June 5th)
・PS4 “Dragon Quest”: 396 yen
・PS4 “Dragon Quest II: The Evil Gods”: 561 yen
・PS4 “Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend…”: 990 yen
・PS5/PS4 “Dragon Quest X: Awakening of the Five Tribes Offline”: 4,976 yen
・PS5/PS4 “Dragon Quest X: Sleeping Hero and Guiding Ally Offline”: 2,552 yen
・PS4 “Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age”: 3,286 yen
・PS4 “Dragon Quest Builders: Revive Alefgard”: 2,508 yen
・PS4 “Dragon Quest Builders 2: The Destruction God Cid and the Empty Island”: 3,286 yen

■'Treasures' and 'Terry's Wonderland' are also on sale on the eShop!
Many Dragon Quest titles are also on sale on the eShop.

The Switch version's unique appeal is that it can be enjoyed on both the big screen and on your mobile device. If you value that convenience, consider purchasing it from the eShop.

The “Roto Trilogy” is on sale here, and has been arranged in a modern style and is easier to play. Therefore, it is not bad as an introductory game. By the way, a remake of the third game, “Dragon Quest III”, drawn in HD-2D, is currently in development. You can wait for the release of the HD-2D version, but why not try playing the Switch/PS4 version of “Dragon Quest III” now to compare it with the new remake?

You can also purchase Dragon Quest X: The Five Tribes Awaken Offline and the DLC Dragon Quest X: The Sleeping Hero and the Guiding Ally Offline at a discount on the eShop. The sale prices for other titles are the same as those on the PS Store, so choose which one to buy based on your environment and play style.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is also available for 3,286 yen. The PS4 version is the same, but in addition to the main game, it also includes a 10-episode voice drama and in-game items that will help you on your adventure, making it a great deal.

Outside of the numbered titles, two titles from the Dragon Quest Builders series are also included in the sale on the eShop. However, the first title, Revive Alefgard, was released after the PS4 version and has a different retail price.

Therefore, the sale price is different, with the Switch version being 3,168 yen.

The lineup up to this point is the same as that of the PlayStation Store, but the eShop is also offering sales on Dragon Quest Treasures: Azure Eyes and the Compass of the Skies and Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland Retro, making them even more affordable.

“Dragon Quest Treasures” is an action RPG in which Camus and his sister Maya, who played an active role in “Dragon Quest XI”, embark on an adventure in search of treasure. Fans of “Dragon Quest XI” who want to experience another story of Camus and his friends should not miss this game.

Another title, Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry's Wonderland RETRO, which brings back the origins of the Dragon Quest Monsters series for the Switch, is also on sale at a bargain price of 40% off at 990 yen. If you played it on the Game Boy back then, why not experience that fun again?

[List of Dragon Quest series on sale at the eShop](until June 5th)
・Switch “Dragon Quest”: 396 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest II: The Evil Gods”: 561 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest III: And into the Legend…”: 990 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest X: Awakening of the Five Tribes Offline”: 4,976 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest X: Sleeping Hero and Guiding Ally Offline”: 2,552 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age”: 3,286 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest Builders: Revive Alefgard”: 3,168 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest Builders 2: The Destruction God Cid and the Empty Island”: 3,286 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest Treasures: Blue Eyes and the Compass of the Sky”: 3,995 yen
・Switch “Dragon Quest Monsters Terry's Wonderland RETRO”: 990 yen