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| series= ''[[Dragon Quest]]'' | | series= ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' | ||
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{{translation|'''Dragon Quest of the Stars'''|星のドラゴンクエスト|, Hoshi no Doragon Kuesuto | commonly abbreviated as "星ドラ"<ref group="">This abbrevation is also used officially. For example the name of the [https://twitter.com/hoshidora_info official Japanese twitter account] is "星のドラゴンクエスト(星ドラ)公式" </ref>}}<ref group="">The reason that the somewhat unnatural English name is chosen, rather than more natural "Dragon Quest ''of the Planets''", is guessed to be due to a translation glitch.[https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/title-of-the-stars]</ref> is a free-to-play touch based RPG for smartphones that is part of the | {{translation|'''Dragon Quest of the Stars'''|星のドラゴンクエスト|, Hoshi no Doragon Kuesuto | commonly abbreviated as "星ドラ"<ref group="">This abbrevation is also used officially. For example the name of the [https://twitter.com/hoshidora_info official Japanese twitter account] is "星のドラゴンクエスト(星ドラ)公式" </ref>}}<ref group="">The reason that the somewhat unnatural English name is chosen, rather than more natural "Dragon Quest ''of the Planets''", is guessed to be due to a translation glitch.[https://en-d9w.hatenablog.com/entry/title-of-the-stars]</ref> is a free-to-play touch based RPG for smartphones that is part of the {{DQSeries}}. The game was released on October 15, 2015 in Japan and globally on February 25th, 2020.<ref name="global-release">[https://square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/dragon-quest-stars DRAGON QUEST OF THE STARS now available on iOS and Android]. ''Square Enix''. Retrieved on 2021-03-30.</ref> The new mobile title features stickers from popular LINE emoji artist [http://www.kanahei.com/ Kanahei]. On September 30th, 2019, Square Enix announced that the game would be released internationally in 2020, with a closed beta for Android users that ran from October 30th to November 28th. On March 30, 2021 Square Enix announced that the global game servers will be shut down on June 30, 2021. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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==Global version== | ==Global version== | ||
The global version of Dragon Quest of the Stars was developed and operated by Koei Tecmo Games, and Koei Tecmo Singapore. | The global version of ''Dragon Quest of the Stars'' was developed and operated by Koei Tecmo Games, and Koei Tecmo Singapore. | ||
===Pre-launch=== | ===Pre-launch=== | ||
On September 30<ref group="">[https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/30/20891178/dragon-quest-of-the-stars-closed-beta-android Polygon: Dragon Quest mobile RPG finally coming to the West after five years]. Published on September 30, 2019.</ref>, 2019 Square Enix announced that the game would recieve a Global release and that it would have a closed beta test for the English version of the game on Android devices in Canada and Taiwan from October 30 to November 28, 2019. Game data from this beta test didn't transfer to the full game, but beta testers could get a commemorative in-game badge when the game actually launched. | On September 30<ref group="">[https://www.polygon.com/2019/9/30/20891178/dragon-quest-of-the-stars-closed-beta-android Polygon: ''Dragon Quest'' mobile RPG finally coming to the West after five years]. Published on September 30, 2019.</ref>, 2019 Square Enix announced that the game would recieve a Global release and that it would have a closed beta test for the English version of the game on Android devices in Canada and Taiwan from October 30 to November 28, 2019. Game data from this beta test didn't transfer to the full game, but beta testers could get a commemorative in-game badge when the game actually launched. | ||
On February 23, 2020 Square Enix announced Stars had reached 500,000 pre-registrations. | On February 23, 2020 Square Enix announced Stars had reached 500,000 pre-registrations. | ||
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Most stamps were translated in each language, except 4 which were kept in English, Chinese, French, German and Spanish regardless of which language you were playing in. These four stamps were the Hello, Thanks, See you later and Good game stamps. | Most stamps were translated in each language, except 4 which were kept in English, Chinese, French, German and Spanish regardless of which language you were playing in. These four stamps were the Hello, Thanks, See you later and Good game stamps. | ||
The global version had some exclusive content: the Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia collaboration event & equipment, the Lunar New Year event & equipment, and the paid beginner sets equipment sets. | The global version had some exclusive content: the ''Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'' collaboration event & equipment, the Lunar New Year event & equipment, and the paid beginner sets equipment sets. | ||
The Covid-19 epidemic hit the development team early during development, leading into the content being released at a slower pace. The game had miscommunication issues between the development team and players, which lead to frustration on both parts. After the summer of 2020, Square Enix assigned a community manager to help improve the relationship between fans and developers. Square Enix held a few livestreams to detail new content and banners, and upcoming roadmaps. The live-streams also served as Q&A sessions where players would send questions to the CM via Discord and Reddit and he would show players the answer the developers had. The first live-stream was held on November 25, 2020; the second on December 16, 2020. The final livestream for the game was the 1st Anniverary Live-stream, on February 25, 2021. | The Covid-19 epidemic hit the development team early during development, leading into the content being released at a slower pace. The game had miscommunication issues between the development team and players, which lead to frustration on both parts. After the summer of 2020, Square Enix assigned a community manager to help improve the relationship between fans and developers. Square Enix held a few livestreams to detail new content and banners, and upcoming roadmaps. The live-streams also served as Q&A sessions where players would send questions to the CM via Discord and Reddit and he would show players the answer the developers had. The first live-stream was held on November 25, 2020; the second on December 16, 2020. The final livestream for the game was the 1st Anniverary Live-stream, on February 25, 2021. | ||
During its lifespan, the Global version saw story events for the first seven mainline Dragon Quest titles, two crossover events, two Giga-Battle events, and a big array of miscellaneous events including experience and upgrade events. | During its lifespan, the Global version saw story events for the first seven mainline ''Dragon Quest'' titles, two crossover events, two Giga-Battle events, and a big array of miscellaneous events including experience and upgrade events. | ||
===Closure=== | ===Closure=== | ||
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===Crossovers (Global)=== | ===Crossovers (Global)=== | ||
====[[Final Fantasy]]==== | ====[[Final Fantasy]]==== | ||
On October thirteenth, 2020 the game began a crossover with the Cell phone game ''Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia''. Features in the game include [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Mog_(Opera_Omnia) Mog] and Manikins as bosses. Players could obtain a Mog suit and various accessories. There were also banners with equipment based on Cloud and Warrior of Light, and several other FF weapons such as Yuna's Magistral Rod. | On October thirteenth, 2020 the game began a crossover with the Cell phone game ''Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia''. Features in the game include [https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Mog_(Opera_Omnia) Mog] and Manikins as bosses. Players could obtain a Mog suit and various accessories. There were also banners with equipment based on Cloud and Warrior of Light, and several other ''FF'' weapons such as Yuna's Magistral Rod. | ||
Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia players could get some DQotS stickers while the event lasted. | ''Dissida Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'' players could get some ''DQotS'' stickers while the event lasted. | ||
===Crossovers (Japan)=== | ===Crossovers (Japan)=== | ||
====Godzilla event==== | ====Godzilla event==== | ||
On August fourth, 2020 the game received a surprise crossover with the Godzilla series of films in a joint collaboration between Square Enix and Toho studios. The kaiju appearing in the game are the Hesei-era versions of Godzilla, Biollante, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Rodan. In addition, cosplay equipment based on the monsters and the Japanese Special Defense Force have been made available as well. | On August fourth, 2020 the game received a surprise crossover with the ''Godzilla'' series of films in a joint collaboration between Square Enix and Toho studios. The kaiju appearing in the game are the Hesei-era versions of Godzilla, Biollante, Mothra, King Ghidorah, and Rodan. In addition, cosplay equipment based on the monsters and the Japanese Special Defense Force have been made available as well. | ||
====Monster Hunter Riders==== | ====Monster Hunter Riders==== | ||
On Janurary fifteenth 2021, a crossover event with Japan-only mobile game ''Monster Hunter Riders'' began. It featured classic beasts from the Monster Hunter series like the Rathalos, and a special crafting mechanic that allowed players to craft weapons, armor, accessories and sigils based on MHR characters, Felynes and monsters. There were several Monster Hunter-themed banners, offering the weapons and outfits of various MHR characters such as Halcion or Shino. | On Janurary fifteenth 2021, a crossover event with Japan-only mobile game ''Monster Hunter Riders'' began. It featured classic beasts from the ''Monster Hunter'' series like the Rathalos, and a special crafting mechanic that allowed players to craft weapons, armor, accessories and sigils based on MHR characters, Felynes and monsters. There were several ''Monster Hunter''-themed banners, offering the weapons and outfits of various ''MHR'' characters such as Halcion or Shino. | ||
On Monster Hunter Riders, they had story events featuring Cyril and various MHR characters dressed as Dragon Quest series characters -like Mary using Alena's outfit-. These characters could also be pulled for. Certain monsters like Slimes or Sabercats could be obtained as partners for the players. | On 'Monster Hunter Riders'', they had story events featuring Cyril and various ''MHR'' characters dressed as ''Dragon Quest'' series characters -like Mary using Alena's outfit-. These characters could also be pulled for. Certain monsters like Slimes or Sabercats could be obtained as partners for the players. | ||
===Other Events (Global)=== | ===Other Events (Global)=== | ||
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====Winter (2020)==== | ====Winter (2020)==== | ||
From | From December 15th to December 25th, 2020, the game celebrated the coming of Winter with an event called Winter Holiday. The event involved farming points for Santa, which were obtained by fighting him and his minions. He would offer the players gifts in exchange for points. Santa is a variation of [[Numen]], and his minions were variants of other monsters like [[Healslime]], [[Dracky]] and [[Sabercub]], only with Christmas hats, reindeer horns and other festive decorations. These monsters could also drop crafting materials for Winter-themed equipment. During this event, Squirrel Santa could be seen in the Atlas, and the game offered a cosmetic banner. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===<small>Events</small>=== | ===<small>Events</small>=== | ||
<div align=center><gallery> | <div align=center><gallery> | ||
DQS_Hero_VS_Dragonlord.png| | DQS_Hero_VS_Dragonlord.png|{{Dragon Quest}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ2.png| | DQotS DQ2.png|{{Dragon Quest II}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ3 Pt1.png|First part of the | DQotS DQ3 Pt1.png|First part of the {{Dragon Quest III}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ3 Pt2.png|Second part of the | DQotS DQ3 Pt2.png|Second part of the {{Dragon Quest III}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ4 Pt1.png|First part of the | DQotS DQ4 Pt1.png|First part of the {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ4 Pt2.png|Second part of the | DQotS DQ4 Pt2.png|Second part of the {{Dragon Quest IV}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ5 Pt1.png|First part of the | DQotS DQ5 Pt1.png|First part of the {{Dragon Quest V}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ5 Pt2.png|Second part of the | DQotS DQ5 Pt2.png|Second part of the {{Dragon Quest V}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ6 Pt1.png|First part of the | DQotS DQ6 Pt1.png|First part of the {{Dragon Quest VI}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ6 Pt2.png|Second part of the | DQotS DQ6 Pt2.png|Second part of the {{Dragon Quest VI}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ7 Pt1.png|First part of the | DQotS DQ7 Pt1.png|First part of the {{Dragon Quest VII}} event. | ||
DQotS DQ7 Pt2.png|Second part of the | DQotS DQ7 Pt2.png|Second part of the {{Dragon Quest VI}} event. | ||
DQotS_GBRL.png|Guided by Rubiss Light permament event. | DQotS_GBRL.png|Guided by Rubiss Light permament event. | ||
DQotS_HGD.png|Heavenly Golden Dragon permanent event. | DQotS_HGD.png|Heavenly Golden Dragon permanent event. | ||
DQotS DQSB.png|[[Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers]] collaboration event. | DQotS DQSB.png|''[[Dragon Quest: Scan Battlers]]'' collaboration event. | ||
DFFOO_DQotS_Teaser.jpg|Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia collaboration. | DFFOO_DQotS_Teaser.jpg|''Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia'' collaboration. | ||
DFFOO_Collab_WoL_Cloud.jpeg|Warrior of Light and Cloud outfits. | DFFOO_Collab_WoL_Cloud.jpeg|Warrior of Light and Cloud outfits. | ||
DQotS_Portal Cravesse Event.png|Explanation of the first Giga-battle event: Portal Cravesse. | DQotS_Portal Cravesse Event.png|Explanation of the first Giga-battle event: Portal Cravesse. | ||
DQotS The Guardian Beasts and the Accursed Star Event.png|Explanation of the second Giga-battle event: The Guardian Beasts and the Accursed Star. | DQotS The Guardian Beasts and the Accursed Star Event.png|Explanation of the second Giga-battle event: The Guardian Beasts and the Accursed Star. | ||
Godzilla collab poster.png|Digital poster for the Godzilla collaboration even. | Godzilla collab poster.png|Digital poster for the ''Godzilla'' collaboration even. | ||
Godzilla collab screenshot ad.png| | Godzilla collab screenshot ad.png| | ||
Godzilla collab prizes.png| | Godzilla collab prizes.png| | ||
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Kaiju kosplay.jpg|Costumes based on the Toho monsters. | Kaiju kosplay.jpg|Costumes based on the Toho monsters. | ||
Kaiju kosplay transparent.png| | Kaiju kosplay transparent.png| | ||
Hoshidora x MHR.jpg|Japanese collaboration event with Monster Hunter Riders. | Hoshidora x MHR.jpg|Japanese collaboration event with ''Monster Hunter Riders''. | ||
DQotS_x_MHR_Costumes_1.png| | DQotS_x_MHR_Costumes_1.png| | ||
DQotS_x_MHR_Costumes_2.png| | DQotS_x_MHR_Costumes_2.png| | ||
DQotS_x_MHR_Rathalos.jpg| | DQotS_x_MHR_Rathalos.jpg| | ||
MHR_x_Hoshidora.jpg|DQotS collaboration in MHR. | MHR_x_Hoshidora.jpg|DQotS collaboration in ''MHR''. | ||
MHR_Hilda_Rubiss_Cosplay.jpg|Hilda from MHR wearing the Rubiss's Robe. | MHR_Hilda_Rubiss_Cosplay.jpg|Hilda from ''MHR'' wearing the Rubiss's Robe. | ||
</gallery></div></center> | </gallery></div></center> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*Biollante's inclusion in the Godzilla event is an homage to the fact that [[Koichi Sugiyama]] wrote and performed the score for 1989's ''Godzilla vs Biollante''. | *Biollante's inclusion in the ''Godzilla'' event is an homage to the fact that [[Koichi Sugiyama]] wrote and performed the score for 1989's ''Godzilla vs Biollante''. | ||
*Rodan's event cinematic is an homage to the monster perching atop a building in New York City in 2004's ''Godzilla: Final Wars''. | *Rodan's event cinematic is an homage to the monster perching atop a building in New York City in 2004's ''Godzilla: Final Wars''. | ||
*Cobarara is the only original monster from this game to appear in other Dragon Quest games, as he appeared in {{DQMJ3P}} and the mobile releases of {{DQM3D}} and {{DQM2R}}. | *Cobarara is the only original monster from this game to appear in other ''Dragon Quest'' games, as he appeared in {{DQMJ3P}} and the mobile releases of {{DQM3D}} and {{DQM2R}}. | ||
*新しい地図 join ミュージック (''Atarashiichizu join MUSIC'') released a special song, 星のファンファーレ (''Hoshi no fanfare''), to celebrate the milestone of 20 million downloads in Japan alone. The song was composed by Nakajin. | *新しい地図 join ミュージック (''Atarashiichizu join MUSIC'') released a special song, 星のファンファーレ (''Hoshi no fanfare''), to celebrate the milestone of 20 million downloads in Japan alone. The song was composed by Nakajin. | ||