How to Get Dragon Quest VII and VIII DLC AFTER 3DS Shutdown!

[@GronyaQuest]

Great tutorial!! Thanks so much for leading the charge on this man :D

[@ignasia7230]

If you haven't played DQ8 yet, go into the text file for the cheats, in the first section there should be 31 codes, not 29. The original code creator missed two. So add these. Double Bubble: 08536A58 00010131 Gryphon Talon: 08536A54 0001017C

[@Alorso_]

I'm glad the DLC is playable in some form with DQ7's DLC being playable at least across save files, it should be technically possible for someone to figure out what lines of code are specific to the Tablets, put them in a save editor and have them usable at anytime, hopefully that happens at some point, thanks for helping preserve these

[@sur-shiner]

I'm grateful to hear that y'all got the DLC for DQ7 preserved. I wanted to help, but the tool kit I ordered online took too long just to reach me. Obviously I only need 1 specific screw driver, but I had 2 other things I needed to fix.

[@oldmanbiscuit7518]

remember, piracy is ok for games they refuse to let you buy.

[@ZeroTwoOne021]

Using cheat codes and modding games is legal though

[@sylnz97]

you can always pirate nintendo games, it's always morally correct

[@NickyBobby-wx6ig]

It's not ok actually. But you can fool yourself into believing that, sure.

[@Valkenhyne]

​@@NickyBobby-wx6igyou don't need to suck off the corporations, they don't care about you. The devs have made their money from this game, there's literally no harm in piracy for games that aren't available to buy new anymore.

[@johnsmith12545]

@@sylnz97 You're an idiot, are you going to pirate a brand new game? You think that's "morally correct"? And why only Nintendo games, why not Microsoft and Sony too while you're at it? Don't be a fool, only pirate games that you can't get legally by other means.

[@nubnoobsly]

Currently working on porting over the ps2 ost and symphonic sfx to the 3ds, this has nothing to do with it but because you mentioned mods I thought I’d bring it up

[@Dave-J.E.T.S]

Thank you for this

[@guilhermedornelles1107]

0:06 actually you can still download software update for games.

[@HerohammerStudios]

Weird

[@NottJoeyOfficial]

​@@HerohammerStudiosthe eShop servers didn't shut down, so updates and previously purchased items still work!

[@Swam0811]

I'm surprised the other Dragon Quest games haven't been ported to modern systems yet. The mobile ports just aren't my thing :(

[@bushspring]

I know... I wish they'd port them all too modern consoles :(

[@veghesther3204]

and if so do NOT have the 3 DS QD7 dungeons as DLC since eventually even the Switch E shop and PSN on the PS4/PS5 will eventually suffer the same fate as the 3DS servers so the best way to fix that is to ADD the DLC dungeons in game similar to the SELF made dungeons that the Links Awakening switch game has IE buyable items but not at a 5000+ gold cost for ALL 454 of them as buyable SHOP items.

[@nightwish1453]

content wise the mobile ports are refined versions of the ds (8's is the only downgrade cause it's based on ps2 jp) it's just surprising they have not thought of reporting like the 3d remakes of ff3 and 4 on steam as well as it's pixel remasters (though those i based on their original version with no extra content from other versions)

[@guilhermebrasil8333]

The problem is that Japanese REALLY love playing on their phones so this is only a problem for the rest of the world

[@veghesther3204]

Exactly that and the Mobile version has random battles in it the 3DS version for most of DQ7 did not.

[@LezSpringfield]

square enix would rather die than re release dragon quest games

[@WinspearUltima]

Square Enix Never dies

[@Mingodough]

Ikr, I don’t think it’d take that long to port 4 5 6 and 7 and 8 maybe

[@jordenfrost2329]

They actually lost a lot of the original masters in the mid 90’s

[@jordenfrost2329]

Hence why they get remade not remastered

[@Burgerking4591]

Besides the time they rereleased 1 & 2 on GB, 3 on GB, Monsters 2 on PS1, 5 on PS2, 4 on DS, 5 on DS, 6 on DS, 7 on 3DS, 8 on 3DS, monsters 2 on 3ds, 10 on switch, 1 through 3 on switch, 11 on switch, 1 on iOS/android, 2 on iOS/android, 3 on iOS/android, 4 on iOS/android, 5 on iOS/android, 6 on iOS/android, 8 on iOS/android, builders on iOS/android, yeah I wish they would rerelease their games like what's up with 9?????

[@ThunderKnight859]

Thank you so much, i havent heard about dq7 having a dlc, its amazing i can play it again

[@thatonegeeksite5251]

Just hacked my Wii u, the 3ds is next on my list and I’ll be getting this dlc. Thanks for the great video!

[@Mingodough]

That mouse pad thing you have on your desk always alludes me

[@Morgil27]

I saw it for sale on the online store RightStuf, before that site got absorbed by the demon that is Crunchyroll.

[@sylfried7298]

Hello ! First, thanks for the video and for helping the community to conserve this precious DLC. Then, I have another way to get the DLC for both DQ that will help you preserve your original save file. For DQ8, you just have to extract your save with FBI, load it in your computer and use the dedicated save editor to give you the DLC items. This will add it to your inventory, so no need to use a cheat code that will replace all your existing items. Then for DQ7, you will need another 3DS with another game (yep...) with the save that have all the DLC tablets, then you'll be able to share it to your original game and save. You can do it with an installed version of the game so you don't have to buy another cartridge.

[@sylfried7298]

@@filbgyibcfyjechik3612my bad, I've just tested with Monty and he tells me that it's not possible to share special tablets with other players... so to be able to do all the tablets in the same savegame, we'll have to wait for fan servers to open up...

[@yazzuo7213]

So what I dont understand is why is it so hard to activate these dlcs on your cartridge? Like arent there some big nerds out there that can do it? The dlc should be on the cartridge already and just needs to be activated or am I wrong?

[@stellardafellar]

I didn't even know there was DLC for these games and yet I already had them because I knew they were expensive

[@mob5613]

Although I'm not gonna do this myself. I want to thank you for making this video for others and potentially me in the future. I really wish they would just not force us to do things like this to get the full experience for a game we already paid for.

[@ChromaSoul]

Game preservation is so important. I think everyone is really waking up to this now.. Thanks for your help and contribution!

[@ZefoniusLinestraf]

Noice vid thanks for the guide this will help like the DQ9 video

[@ignasia7230]

Hey Sack. I'm still not done with my 5th and final one. I decided not to allow any DLC monster recruiting, since that's very tedious. So the tablets I've left in that file will be the last few tablets left to complete for their gear, to give people a sense of what it's like having a Super Kiefer experience. Plus a lot of extras to give options in the main game. Each SK has distinct groupings of different weapons, armours, etc. available from the main game as well. Plus different amounts of various Monster hearts, whether 5 or 3 of all the base tier, and different groupings and numbers of monster hearts for mid and upper tier, and I'll try to assure they all have the same number of Super Bumper Balls...or is it Bumper Bonus Balls. IT IS Bumper Bonus Ball. Oops. I'm going to make it 50 per. That should be solid. Plus I'll leave a certain number of seeds present beyond what the base game gives. I guess look at this like aged Bourbon or Whiskey. Gonna have to take a bit longer in the cask for the flavour to develop. Aside from sending them to you, along with my DQ8 save (which has both more items than that DLC save, and a fair amount of seeds to boot, like 100 overall split between the various types, along with multiple Double Bubbles and Super Double Bubbles...though I guess with codes that increase Gold and EXP by 10x each...no point in those unless you prefer authenticity). Oh, and I have the Gospel Ring as well, which was a special final gift. Anyhow, I should mention that the code you have isn't quite finished for DQ8. In the first section, under DLC Items, add the following two codes as two items are missing (there are 31 total): Double Bubble: 08536A58 00010131 Gryphon Talon: 08536A54 0001017C

[@sackchief]

Thanks I appreciate the FAQ and the work on your save. I’ll update the cheat file with the codes you sent too.

[@sonicmanic2556]

I feel like square at some point down the line will release the versions of 7 & 8 and turn them into HD variants for consoles.

[@Mclucasrv]

Uncensored patch for the win.

[@SorcererLance]

I wonder if your old video of getting the stuff in DQ9 still works to this day... been meaning to try it out, but put it off for so long Also for the DLC items in 8... would it be possible to get them without much issue if I put the first 29 items be the most disposable things I can be happy to trade them for, like cow manure, low-level weapons and armor, etc?

[@sackchief]

Theoretically it should work fine, there’s always a risk of a key item getting overwritten is the main concern

[@AriaCallisto]

how does this work with the cartridge, and how do you find the pathway?

[@Cuprite1024]

Minor correction, game updates are still doable even now, just like redownloads of games you already own. *1:00* Also... touché. Lol. I've only modded my old 3DS since I wanted to keep my new one in its original state, but... yeah, fair enough. I'll consider it at least.

[@RoughTake]

None of the folders he mentions were in Luma for me. I manually created them, but it still worked on a file I just started. I was just outside the gate in the first 30 minutes were you finally get to fight. But all my items were there and usable and my save file still works, did not create a new file since I just started.

[@Sora225-p2i]

I could not thank you enough for this

[@rickysantana2136]

But if I have my game in cardtrige I can play with my own progress rigth?

[@rikstr12]

Interested in this too

[@danielborg6411]

But with The latter are all the story stuff fresh like the story wasnt run through with the Dlcs cus having all 3 slots taken up but no from the beginning story would kind of suck

[@gengareric]

I wonder if anyone will ever make a mod that switches games from searching online for DLCs to searching and downloading from the SD card for DLCs so that non eshop DLCs can be added to games without needing to set up a server.

[@Argonisgema]

I plan on buying dragon quesf 8 but the price of it online is whata keeping me from doing it. Wish i bought it when it was mew but will think of this video when i eventually do buy it.

[@thepokemonqueen]

google "hshop 3ds homebrew"

[@cocaloca5402]

Restoration mod (uncensored outfits) works when there's no other patches present (like the orchestral one) but not when there are 😂 (using bootNTR Seelctor 3.6) how do you make both play nice exactly ?

[@willix006]

Hello, I need some help. I can't get any new items (new save, old save etc.). The XP or Gold boost works fine, but not the new / DLC items. I have a physical copy/version of the game, European one. Can I get some help please ?! Thanks all.

[@mrjazzhandsgo4740]

Does this method for getting the DLCS work on the citra versions of these games? If so, what would the difference in the method to accessing the dlcs be on the citra?

[@uncleiroh6127]

It doesn’t show up in the menu

[@razorbackroar]

The hero we needed

[@Ovafaze]

adding the the uncensored dq8 patch and orchestral music restoration causes the game to stutter and freeze during diologe and cutscenes sadly.

[@Ovafaze]

@aracnotrixdos890 i backed up my entire micro SD card for my 3DS and reformatted it with a cluster size of 32kb (I use a New 3DS XL) or if its a 64GB sd card or higher use a 64kb cluster size. I can't find the page i found, but google hiw to format an SD card with a new cluster size. It fixed the stuttering and load times. might have to do some extensive googling.

[@naghellboy899]

Umm i have a question why do i not see a title folder in luma when i open it ????

[@Rugend]

If i make a quick save before doing the hack on dq 8 if something gets overwritten can i go back on the quick save and over write the hacked save?

[@bzarbebo]

Is there any future plans to make a tutorial for the restoration patch? I can’t seem to figure out which folders to put the files in, or how long do I need to play the game in order to see if the patch worked

[@sackchief]

I'll consider it, the guide in the description is very good though it helped me do it

[@spiderfreak1011]

Hey, I had a quick question. I'm a bit confused on the DLC for DQ7. You said that the save files have all the DLC unlocked, and I read the readme which says that they have a lot of chests unlocked already and Kiefer grinded to level 50 and such. I was wanting to play Dragon Quest 7 blind for myself in the near future as I've never played it before, so I'm wondering, if I want to experience the game as blind and vanilla as possible, should I just play through 7 normally without the DLC, then once I beat the game I replace my save file with the premade DLC save files and resume the game from there? That's the feeling I'm getting from this, as I'd like to enjoy 7 the normal way (aka without a super strong Kiefer from the beginning of the game) before I dive into any of the DLC if that's the ideal way to experience it as the developers intended

[@sackchief]

Gronya’s save should have all of the chests locked, she told me she was doing that, if not that’s weird. Your method might be viable.

[@OnlyRealmatze]

Wait, what? There were DLC?

[@Ampathplus]

Quick question regarding the dq8res file. Does the file need to be placed on the root of the sd or in the romfs folder?

[@Non.Existnt]

Is there any possibility I can use those cheats and patches on an emulator like Citra? It is the only way I'm able to play DQVIII, and I don't know if it is even necessary to download Luma for the emulator or not

[@sonicspeed4238]

Dragon Quest and DLC are two things i never thought would be in the same sentence.

[@Rugend]

I have never played dragon quest 7 is it worth to do all of this to play a savedata with dlc or i just enjoy the normal game? And i think i am half way in dragon quest 8 is it worth to restart with the dlcs?

[@johnsmith12545]

In the video you mention the music and character model patches, but don't say how to add them to the game. How do I add them? What folder, etc. do I put them in?

[@sackchief]

There’s a tutorial linked in the description

[@johnsmith12545]

@@sackchief I looked at them but they are confusing, can you please make a video explaining it better?

[@icemeetsfire]

does anyone know if the blue chests still going to respawn?

[@daehan8227]

Weird. If DQ8 only had extra equipment as dlc you'd think they would've made it the last update before it shutting it down or making it free when saying they are going to shut it down

[@Defaultprotagonistname]

Can you do a tutorial on how to add the US restoration/uncensored patch to the 3ds, cant seem to get it to work tryna see jessica better

[@Fullbatteri]

This, I've been googling it, but I can't find a tutorial.

[@alfredoalbert7032]

Can you use this method for DQVII if you have the physical copy or is it valid only for the digital version? Because the saves are stored in the cartridge not in the SD card.

[@sackchief]

Yes it’ll overwrite the cartridge save

[@yudisusanto5705]

Work with citra emulator ?

[@JordiumZ]

am I the only one seeing a stick man on all fours on his 3ds finger prints

[@Fullbatteri]

How do you install the restoration on DQ8?

[@sackchief]

Link in the description will show you how, LayerdFS

[@loodyyy123]

What’s your opinion of DQ1-3 collection on Switch? I’ve never played 1-3 but am considering because I really like 8 & 11 and want to play more DQ.

[@sackchief]

Wait for the remake

[@veghesther3204]

About that collection really only the 3rd game is worth it but if you can download the 3rd game via the E shop on the Switch without having to do the same for the first 2 games do so.

[@ZeroTwoOne021]

@@veghesther3204 I'd argue the opposite, the mobile/Switch/PS4/3DS versions of I and II are best, but the best version of III is the SFC.

[@veghesther3204]

Sadly I don't own a SNES and Dragon quests 1 to 3 on those versions I believe never officially left Japan so the only English versions of DQ3 are either the Game boy color version or the Switch collection of the 1st 3 games. . Its just that for DQ1 and 2 on the PS4/3DS those versions never left Japan only the Switch version did.

[@ZeroTwoOne021]

@veghesther3204 I used an emulator haha I'm also not a fan of the GBC versions, the graphics and audio suck.

[@ricardassteckas6620]

Thanks man!

[@Braydostrescuatro]

SACKCHIEF DQ CONTENT LET'S GOOOOOOOOOO

[@Ballislife32]

This is awesome

[@Gabuharlock]

Hi everyone. I will play dqvii for the first time. Should i play a new game file on my own, and after i finish it, i play the dlc, or i can enjoy the story with your dlc save data?! Thanks for your channel! P.D. I finished so far dq 1 to 6 😁

[@HerohammerStudios]

They have DLC???

[@monikaguerra]

it's really crazy that we wanted to close down and send everyone home... even the other day when they closed the servers all the games were full... if ps3 can keep the store open and come back with the costs with the big games only available for 3ds I think nintendo could do it... i don't find any logical explanation... unless with the next consoles they want to thunder to make a separate fixed and a portable and that explains why they wanted to definitively tried to kill the 3ds (i had seen the end of 2023 rankings of platforms + played the 3ds was in 5 position above xbox series X/S

[@TheStickCollector]

Why am surprised there was dlc?

[@john_kramer516]

Same i didnt know

[@SneaVal]

Wait they had DLC?

[@ahlbiurgaid61]

Dlc is downloadable using hshop though?

[@sackchief]

It is not

[@veghesther3204]

That sucks since that WOULD have been the ONLY reason I would want to HACK my 3DS in the first place.

[@ZeroTwoOne021]

Is using cheat codes the *only* way? I didn't see any DLC or update files on a certain ROM site.

[@ZeroTwoOne021]

Also isn't it weird that the cheat codes unlock DLC? Seems like a Professor Layton situation where all the content is in the cartridge and the DLC just unlocks it.

[@sackchief]

The only way

[@Alorso_]

There's also a DQ8 save editor that gives you the same items, just with a different method using checkpoint

[@aaronzagar8314]

does anyone know if dq9 dlc is still accesible?

[@love4senpai449]

Yes I just got done getting all the outfits from the different rooms and accessed the special store. You just have to make sure you can connect to Wi-Fi that doesn't have security on it and connect your ds connection.

[@Ryan-xn3mt]

Wait there’s dlc for DQ8?

[@tylerpesek1091]

Yes, for a short time when it was out.

[@veghesther3204]

Yes but instead of dungeons its DLC was just for nearly WORTHLESS items/equipment as well.

[@WinspearUltima]

This is worth hacking my 3DS for.

[@HerohammerStudios]

The midi beats out the orchestral every time. Fight me.

[@Loonkleclip]

Yeah im now going to hack my 3ds, specifically because the servers are down

[@abelvinas285]

Y por eso los DLC son basura. Que costaba sacar el juego completo.

[@MasterLee2011]

Use someone else's save file?! I don't even take my own sloppy seconds.🤣

[@PreemSardine]

who in their right mind would want to replay dragon quest 7 after beating it

[@nore5888]

literally just get the hshop on the 3ds, not a big deal

[@sackchief]

It doesn’t work on hshop

[@ProjectionProjects2.7182]

@@sackchief Why would it not work?

[@veghesther3204]

I CAN'T since I'm NOT willing to HACK my 3DS so I need a way to do that WITHOUT hacking the system ITSELF.

[@ProjectionProjects2.7182]

I don't think theres a way to do it without hacking at this point and don't think there will ever be a way. You should just hack it anyway. Trust me as long as your not stupid and not follow the instructions you wont regret it. I recommend looking up written guide.

[@veghesther3204]

But hacking it JUST for the DLC dungeons IMHO still isn't worth it I don't really own any OTHER 3DS game with DLC content I do own the Tales of Abyss 3DS version but its just a PORT of the PS2 game WITHOUT ANY DLC on it at all.

[@ProjectionProjects2.7182]

@@veghesther3204 No ones hacking just for the DLC. You hack it for a multitude of other reasons.

[@veghesther3204]

But for me the DLC for DQ7 is the only game I care about I just don't really own ANY OTHER 3DS games that actually HAVE DLC in it.

[@Alorso_]

I get that people who've never hacked a system are afraid to do it, but the hacking guides are written in a way where the process step by step, and also have Q&A's regarding everything you need to know, it's easier than it sounds and doesn't ruin your system just adds a lot more options

[@dantedecastrolichi2987]

All this effort for DQ7’s extra content, might as well play the ps1 version.

[@montelhelem8707]

Lol no

[@isaiahjolin7178]

Hello Sackthief my name is Isaiah and I have something important to say to you. God loves you and like any father he wants to help you and keep you safe especially from the devil. But I am not just speaking to you about this I am also talking to your fans about this. You see the news do you not. Do you see how dark the wourld has gotten do you not. I tell you. There is still hope. For God wants to help us. Repent of your sins, come to the Lord. For he will comfort you. He will show you his grace and mercy, for he wants to ultimately help have a joyful life. But it is ultimately up to you. It is not to late. Shalom Shalom.

[@Morgil27]

Gee, good thing I already downloaded all the DLC back when I first bought the games in 2018. Now I dont have to hack my 3DS like some kind of hooligan.

[@slyrxccoon]

The DQ VIII DLC were already unavailable back in 2018, so you couldn't have downloaded them.

[@Morgil27]

@@slyrxccoon well I got the 7 stuff, at least

[@ProjectionProjects2.7182]

You should still hack it anyway.

[@arc789]

It's not just start up and download the DQVII dlc, you need to beat the 70+ hours game before being able to download the story dlc.

[@Morgil27]

@arc789 well either way, I still did it years ago when I first got the game.

[@daehan8227]

That or delayed DQ7 remake and the DQ8 remaster till they fully completed with no dlc.