On May 27, 2026, Square Enix published their own announcement in the form of a nine minute update, which highlighted several announcements for existing and upcoming Dragon Quest games.
Here is the full list of announcements:
- DRAGON QUEST XII underwent a restart in development under a new structure, with its title changed from DRAGON QUEST XII: The Flames of Fate to DRAGON QUEST XII: Beyond Dreams. Alongside this change, the game’s logo has also been completely refreshed. To accompany this announcement, messages from Yuji Horii, game designer, and Yosuke Saito, executive producer, have been released, along with in-development gameplay footage.
- The newest addition to the DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS series, DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Withered World is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, XBOX Series X|S and PC via Steam and Windows. The title follows dual protagonists Bianca and Nera, famously from DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride.
- The critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Sept. 24. Enjoy all the features of the previous DRAGON QUEST XI S release, as well as a new feature that allows players to choose between two display modes, which prioritize graphics or performance (frame rate). Pre-orders for the game begin today, May 27.
- In celebration of Dragon Quest Day, DRAGON QUEST Smash/Grow players can take part in a limited-time campaign featuring a range of in-game events and rewards. Highlights include the co-op battle event “Drive Back the Dragonlord’s Army,” the opportunity to obtain Princess Gwaelin’s exclusive equipment and a special DQ Anniversary Login Bonus offering up to 1,000 free Gems. Additionally, the DRAGON QUEST I collaboration remains ongoing, providing players with even more content to explore. Players can download the game now on the App Store and Google Play store.
- To commemorate the 40th anniversary of DRAGON QUEST, SQUARE ENIX also released a new illustration which pays homage to iconic characters that have defined the DRAGON QUEST series.
- Additionally, SQUARE ENIX also announced on DQ Day that the recently released and critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, which tell the tale of the Edrick Trilogy, have now sold a combined 4 million globally. First released in 1986, DRAGON QUEST stands as a pioneer in the role-playing game genre and has spawned a critically acclaimed global phenomenon franchise with 11 main series titles, many spin-off games, and a host of films, anime, novels, manga and merchandise. The DRAGON QUEST series has continued to shape the role-playing genre as the gold standard for turn-based combat, story-driven exploration, stirring visuals, stunning soundtracks and player-friendly design. Decades later, it remains one of the most approachable and enduring series in all of gaming. Earlier this month, the original DRAGON QUEST game was inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame.
[Source: Press Release from Square Enix]
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