Dragon Quest Smash/Grow players are running out of time to finish the Dragon Quest I collaboration event. The limited-time event officially ends on June 16, 2026, at 2:59 am UTC, giving players only a few weeks to clear the remaining content, collect exclusive rewards, and spend event currency before everything disappears.
With Chapter 3 now available, the final stretch of the event is focused on Dragonlord Shrine, including Dragonlord EX content, as well as the Erdrick’s Hollow route. Players who have been waiting to complete the event should start now, especially if they want to secure Erdrick’s Equipment before it leaves the game.
One of the biggest rewards leaving on June 16 is Erdrick’s Sword. This S-tier weapon is one of the main highlights of the Dragon Quest I collaboration, featuring the powerful Gigaslash Coup de Grace and a lightning-based follow-up attack on standard strikes. Once the event ends, Erdrick’s Sword will no longer be available through the collaboration.
The Dragonlord’s Staff is also part of the limited-time lineup. This S-tier weapon comes with the Kasizz Coup de Grace and can deal 350% magical damage, making it an appealing option for players building magic-focused teams. Like Erdrick’s Sword, the Dragonlord’s Staff will leave when the event ends.
Players who still have gems saved should decide soon whether they want to pull for these weapons. Waiting until the final hours could be risky, especially for anyone still farming event currency or trying to finish Chapter 3 missions.
The Dragon Quest I login bonus is another important reward track that ends on June 16. By logging in daily during the event period, players can earn up to 1,200 gems in total. Even those who are not actively grinding every stage should continue checking in each day, since these free gems will no longer be available once the collaboration closes.
DQ I Event Coins remain the main currency for the event Swap Shop. These coins can be earned through daily event missions and special event content. Players should make sure to spend them before the exchange period ends, as the limited rewards and tickets tied to the Dragon Quest I event will not remain available forever.
For players focused on efficient farming, Gold Golems are the key target. These enemies appear across the Alefgard event maps and are one of the best ways to boost DQ I Event Coin earnings before the deadline. Anyone who still needs shop rewards should prioritize hunting Gold Golems while clearing remaining event routes.
The main checklist before June 16 is simple: finish Chapter 3, clear Dragonlord Shrine, complete Erdrick’s Hollow, collect login bonus gems, farm DQ I Event Coins, and spend all limited-time currency in the Swap Shop. Players who have already saved coins from earlier chapters will have more flexibility, but those who are behind still have time if they focus on the event now.
As for what comes next, Square Enix has not yet announced the next Dragon Quest Smash/Grow event after the Dragon Quest I collaboration ends. The official DQSG Classified Report video series is currently the most likely place for future updates. A Dragon Quest II collaboration would make sense as a possible follow-up, especially after the recent release of the Dragon Quest I and II HD-2D Remake, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
For now, the priority is clear: Dragon Quest Smash/Grow players should use the remaining time wisely. The Dragon Quest I event brings exclusive gear, valuable gems, special missions, and limited exchange rewards, all of which vanish on June 16. If Erdrick’s Sword, Dragonlord’s Staff, or the final Chapter 3 rewards are still on your list, this is the time to act.
