Dragon Quest Heroes Collector's Edition Was No Longer Exclusive to the Square Enix Store

Wider Retail Availability

The Collector’s Edition for Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below was initially announced as an item exclusive to the Square Enix Online Store. In a shift from that initial plan, the premium version of the action RPG became available for preorder at multiple major U.S. retailers, including Amazon and GameStop. This move made the special edition more accessible to a wider audience of PlayStation 4 owners ahead of the game’s release.

Previously, fans interested in the physical extras would have had to purchase directly from the publisher, which could involve separate shipping costs and account creation. The shift to broader retail distribution allowed consumers to use different payment methods, take advantage of retailer-specific shipping programs, or apply existing store credit and gift cards. This change in strategy by Square Enix was a welcome development for players looking to secure the most comprehensive version of the game from their preferred retailer.

Collector’s Edition Contents

The main appeal of the Collector’s Edition was its collection of physical and digital items, all themed around the franchise’s iconic Slime mascot. The entire package was presented in a premium treasure box, designed to look like a classic chest from the world of Dragon Quest, making for a notable display piece.

Inside the box, buyers would find several physical collectibles. The centerpiece was a soft Slime plush, a squeezable version of the familiar blue monster. Accompanying it were a Slime-themed lanyard and a Slime keychain, allowing fans to display their affinity for the series. These physical items were exclusive to this edition and were not available for separate purchase at the time.

On the digital side, the Collector’s Edition provided a significant amount of in-game content. It included a code for nine exclusive Slime weapons, adding cosmetic and functional variety to the player’s arsenal. These included items like the Slime Sword, Goomerang, Gungenir, and Gooey Gloves, each usable by a different hero in the game. In addition to the weapons, the edition granted access to two bonus maps, offering extra challenges and content beyond the main story campaign. This collection of digital items was distinct from the bonuses offered with the standard Day One edition of the game, which included a smaller set of four Slime weapons.

Dragon Quest on PlayStation 4

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree’s Woe and the Blight Below was scheduled to launch for the PlayStation 4 on October 13, 2015. The game itself represented a notable departure for the series, blending the beloved characters, art style, and world of Dragon Quest with the large-scale, real-time battles of Omega Force’s “musou” or “warriors” style of games. This hybrid approach allowed players to control a roster of new and classic characters from the franchise’s history, fighting off massive hordes of familiar monsters in action-packed combat, a stark contrast to the traditional turn-based systems of the mainline entries.

The release of Dragon Quest Heroes was positioned as the first of several titles from the series planned for the PS4 in Western markets. Square Enix had also announced plans to bring Dragon Quest Heroes II, the block-building spin-off Dragon Quest Builders, and the next mainline entry, Dragon Quest XI, to the platform. This slate of upcoming games signaled a renewed commitment from the publisher to the franchise outside of Japan, where its popularity has always been immense. For PlayStation 4 owners and JRPG fans, it marked the beginning of a significant wave of Dragon Quest content for the console.