Editing Dragon Quest X (section)

==''[[Dragon Quest X Offline]]''==

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, 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>