Square Enix is shutting down mobile puzzle game Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi! on July 31, according to the game’s official website. The game ends service nearly two and a half years after its launch in Japan.
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi! originally launched on December 1, 2021 for iOS and Android in Japan. At the time, Square Enix confirmed a western release for the mobile title was planned. However, this is no longer planned now, since the game will be shutting down permanently soon.
Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi! Shutting Down After 2.5 Years of Service
As of May 23, all sales of gold (paid currency) have ended in Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi!, just two months before the game is shutting down. Dragon Quest Champions is also shutting down one day prior on July 30. It’s unknown whether Square Enix is preparing a new Dragon Quest mobile title or not.
Back in December 2023, Yuji Horii confirmed that he’s playtesting the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake. The Dragon Quest creator thanked fans for their support, since the continued support over the years made the development of the remake possible. Moreover, development of Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate is still underway with no confirmed release date.
The latest entry in the Dragon Quest series, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince, surpassed one million copies sold worldwide. The game reached this milestone in just over a month’s time since its launch on December 1, 2023. The game was especially popular in Japan with physical copies selling out quickly.
This past February, Square Enix launched a PC version of Dragon Quest Builders worldwide. The PC version includes upgraded crafting features and the Terra Incognita DLC from the 2022 mobile version. Players may build with nearly double the height of blocks stacked on their creations when compared to the original release. Additional features include single mouse-click inputs for block placements, an Undo button, Big Bash function from Dragon Quest Builders 2, collectible items, and much more.
