BODY: If you've been eyeing Square Enix's back catalog of JRPGs on your phone, now is the moment to pounce. On July 31, 2026, the publisher kicked off its Square Enix Smartphone Game Summer Sale across the App Store, Google Play, and other storefronts, marking down a lineup of mobile ports and originals to their lowest prices in months.
The headline deal is Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride at 40% off — a fitting discount for the entry many Japanese fans consider the emotional peak of the entire series, thanks to its generation-spanning story and the beloved option to marry your childhood friend or the noble Bianca. It's the perfect gateway for newcomers curious why this particular chapter looms so large in Japan.
Elsewhere, strategy and old-school RPG devotees get Romancing SaGa: Minstrel Song Remaster at a full 50% off. The SaGa series has a cult reputation for its non-linear "free scenario" design, and the remaster's price cut makes it an easy impulse buy for anyone who missed it the first time around.
The promotion spans a broad slice of Square Enix's mobile portfolio, so it's worth browsing the full list on your regional store — discounts and eligibility can vary by platform and territory. As with most Square Enix seasonal events, the window is limited, so procrastinators should check the end dates before the sale wraps.
The insider take
Square Enix runs these smartphone sales like clockwork around Japan's summer and winter holidays, timed to when commuters and students have extra hours to sink into a long RPG. What's notable this year is the continued push behind Dragon Quest V — a title Square Enix keeps positioning as its emotional flagship ahead of the long-awaited Dragon Quest XII. In Tokyo, mobile is where a huge share of players actually experience these classics, so a 40% cut isn't just a bargain; it's a deliberate on-ramp keeping the franchise's most cherished story in front of new eyes.
Originally reported by 4Gamer.net − 最新記事 (Japanese).