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Square Enix to Shut Down Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and Dragon Quest of the Stars in Japan on Oct. 31

Square Enix outlines farewell events and an offline Memorial Version for Brave Exvius as Dragon Quest faces development hurdles.

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius
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Overview

  • Both mobile RPGs will end service in Japan at 12:00 on October 31, 2025, and real-money purchases have already been disabled.
  • Final Fantasy Brave Exvius will run a Grand Finale Campaign featuring a final chapter with story and battle events, plus limited merchandise releasing October 31.
  • A Memorial Version of Brave Exvius will be offered on Apple and Google platforms after shutdown, letting players reread the main story and access select archives offline.
  • Square Enix says Dragon Quest of the Stars is closing due to production and development difficulties that made delivering a satisfying experience challenging in today’s market.
  • Dragon Quest of the Stars will wrap its Demon Star Gods storyline and mark its 10th anniversary with final events, gem giveaways, and legacy gear, while Brave Exvius’ closure ends the game’s last remaining server following the 2024 global shutdown.