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An offline version of ''Dragon Quest X'' was announced on May 26, 2021, as part of the ''Dragon Quest'' 35th Anniversary livestream. This version is a separate release from the original, with different gameplay and aesthetics.
An offline version of ''Dragon Quest X'' was announced on May 26, 2021, as part of the ''Dragon Quest'' 35th Anniversary livestream. This version is a separate release from the original, with different gameplay and aesthetics.


Developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandai_Namco_Entertainment Bandai Namco Entertainment] studio B.B. Studio, ''Dragon Quest X Offline'' features gameplay similar to {{Dragon Quest XI}}, including a turn-based battle system with a Finishing Move gauge to unleash special moves; a Character Builder system with skill trees; and the series's traditional Vocation system. After clearing the game, players will receive a special [[Spell of Restoration]] to be used in ''Dragon Quest X Online'', which allows them to start the story with all levels at 70.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/dragon-quest-x-offline-details-guest-characters-original-episode-and-spell-of-restoration "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' details guest characters, original episode, and Spell of Restoration"]. ''Gematsu''. December 29, 2021.</ref>
Developed by [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandai_Namco_Entertainment Bandai Namco Entertainment] studio B.B. Studio, using [https:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unreal_Engine Unreal Engine 4], ''Dragon Quest X Offline'' features gameplay similar to {{Dragon Quest XI}}, including a turn-based battle system with a Finishing Move gauge to unleash special moves; a Character Builder system with skill trees; and the series's traditional Vocation system. After clearing the game, players will receive a special [[Spell of Restoration]] to be used in ''Dragon Quest X Online'', which allows them to start the story with all levels at 70.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/dragon-quest-x-offline-details-guest-characters-original-episode-and-spell-of-restoration "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' details guest characters, original episode, and Spell of Restoration"]. ''Gematsu''. December 29, 2021.</ref>


''Dragon Quest X Offline'' was originally announced to be released in Japan on February 26, 2022, with a downloadable expansion based on ''The Sleeping Hero and the Guided Allies'' set for a Spring 2022 launch.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/10/dragon-quest-x-offline-launches-february-26-2022-in-japan-for-ps5-ps4-switch-and-pc "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' launches February 26, 2022 in Japan for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC"]. ''Gematsu''. October 3, 2021.</ref> However, it was delayed to Summer 2022 for quality improvements, with the expansion postponed to Fall 2022.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/dragon-quest-x-offline-delayed-to-summer-2022-in-japan "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' delayed to summer 2022 in Japan"]. ''Gematsu''. December 26, 2021. </ref>
''Dragon Quest X Offline'' was originally announced to be released in Japan on February 26, 2022, with a downloadable expansion based on ''The Sleeping Hero and the Guided Allies'' set for a Spring 2022 launch.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/10/dragon-quest-x-offline-launches-february-26-2022-in-japan-for-ps5-ps4-switch-and-pc "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' launches February 26, 2022 in Japan for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC"]. ''Gematsu''. October 3, 2021.</ref> However, it was delayed to Summer 2022 for quality improvements, with the expansion postponed to Fall 2022.<ref>[https://www.gematsu.com/2021/12/dragon-quest-x-offline-delayed-to-summer-2022-in-japan "''Dragon Quest X Offline'' delayed to summer 2022 in Japan"]. ''Gematsu''. December 26, 2021. </ref>
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