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Från Agent 47 till 007 – så gick Bond-spelet till Hitman-studion
IO Interactive, known for the Hitman series, is developing a James Bond game titled 007 First Light, expected in 2025. The studio's experience with stealth and morally ambiguous characters in Hitman made them a logical choice for the Bond license, which rights holders felt had been too violent in previous iterations. The game aims to balance stealth and action, drawing parallels between Agent 47 and Agent 007.
Square Enix Has "No Plans" To Sell A Switch 2 Upgrade For Dragon Quest XI S
Square Enix has confirmed there are no plans to offer an upgrade pack for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition from the Nintendo Switch to the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version. Save data will also be incompatible between the two platforms. The Nintendo Switch 2 version will include optimizations for graphics or performance.
Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams Revealed for Series’ 40th Anniversary
Square Enix has revealed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams, formerly known as Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, as part of the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary. The game's title and logo have been updated following a restart in development under a new structure. Messages from series designer Yuji Horii and executive producer Yosuke Saito were shared, along with in-development gameplay footage, though no release date or platforms have been announced.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced for Consoles and PC
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World during Dragon Quest Day, celebrating the franchise's 40th anniversary. The game will feature dual protagonists Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V and is set for release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A teaser trailer has been released, with more details to follow.
Anticipated PS5 RPG in Beloved Franchise Gets Renamed, New Spin-off Announced
Square Enix announced significant updates for the Dragon Quest series during a 40th-anniversary livestream. The next mainline entry, previously known as Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, has been renamed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams and undergone a development restart with a shift back to a more traditional tone. Additionally, a new spin-off, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, was revealed for multiple platforms. Neither game has a release date.
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams gets new trailer and title
Square Enix has confirmed that development on Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams has been restarted from scratch. A new trailer and the official title were revealed, indicating a significant shift in the game's production.
Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams re-announced after development reboot
Square Enix has re-announced Dragon Quest XII, now titled Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams, following a complete development reboot. Executive producer Yosuke Saito explained that the original vision for "The Flames of Fate" faced hurdles, leading to a fresh start with a new protagonist and technological advancements. Series creator Yuji Horii teased a story about a hero with sleep visions, promising a bright future beyond dreams, while confirming Akira Toriyama's character designs and Koichi Sugiyama's music will return.
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams Update
Square Enix announced that development for Dragon Quest 12 has been restarted from scratch, leading to a subtitle change from "The Flames of Fate" to "Beyond Dreams." The company provided a brief update on the highly anticipated RPG sequel.
Square Enix restarted development on Dragon Quest 12 and gave it a new name
Square Enix has restarted development on the next mainline Dragon Quest title, now officially named Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. This reboot signifies a new direction for the long-running role-playing game series.
Dragon Quest XI S is coming to Switch 2 in September, but there’s no upgrades from Switch 1
Square Enix announced that Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition will be released for the Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24th. While the game includes new graphical modes and item sets, there are no upgrade paths or save transfers from the original Nintendo Switch version. The game is priced at £34.99 on both platforms.
Dragon's Quest XII Renamed and Development Restarted
Square Enix has announced that Dragon's Quest XII: The Flames of Fate has been renamed Dragon's Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. The company also indicated that development on the JRPG has effectively restarted with this new title.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, a new entry in the monster hunting series. The game is set to release on PC and consoles.
Buffs, Nerfs, and Bugs
Square Enix has removed the Denuvo digital rights management software from the PC version of Octopath Traveler. This change was noted by DSOGaming and may impact how players access or run the game.
Dragon Quest 1 & 2 and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have sold 4 million copies
Square Enix announced that the remakes Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake have collectively sold over 4 million copies worldwide. The company also shared a commemorative illustration and new details about the upcoming mainline entry, Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams.
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event reveals DQ12 restart with new title, DQ11 Switch 2 port, and the return of Dragon Quest Monsters series
During a 40th-anniversary event, Square Enix revealed that Dragon Quest 12 has restarted development under the new title Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams and will be delayed. Additionally, Dragon Quest 11 S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, and a new monster-taming spinoff, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, was announced for multiple platforms.
Dragon Quest 12 restarts development from scratch as edgy tone is scrapped
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams has restarted development from scratch, abandoning its previously announced darker, more adult tone. Executive producer Yosuke Saito confirmed the overhaul, stating it will be a significant delay before the game is released. Square Enix also announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for multiple platforms, aiming for a release before Dragon Quest 12.
Dragon Quest Has Two New Games On The Way - Dragon Quest XII And A New Monsters Title
Square Enix announced two new Dragon Quest titles during a 40th-anniversary update: Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Dragon Quest XII, previously known as The Flames of Fate, has been reworked from scratch. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is a new entry in the spinoff series and will be released for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
PlayStation × Dragon Quest: celebrating the RPG franchise’s 40th anniversary
This article celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest RPG franchise by highlighting six major mainline titles released on PlayStation platforms. It examines the historical context, innovations in storytelling and gameplay, and the evolution of the series across titles like Dragon Quest VII, VIII, XI, III, and the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest VII Reimagined.
Dragon Quest Monsters Finally Drops Nintendo Exclusivity with a New PS5 Game
A new Dragon Quest Monsters game, titled Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, has been announced for PlayStation 5, marking a significant shift from the series' traditional exclusivity on Nintendo platforms. This title, known as Dragon Quest Monsters 4 in Japan, will be the first mainline entry on a PlayStation console since Dragon Quest Monsters 1+2 on the PlayStation 1 in 2002. Further details and gameplay information are expected soon.
Dragon Quest XI S Switch 2 Version Announced
Square Enix announced a "Definitive Edition" of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age for the upcoming Switch 2 console, set to release on September 24, 2026. This version will feature graphics and performance optimization modes, distinct from the original Nintendo Switch release, and will not support save data transfer. The announcement was part of Square Enix's update celebrating the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary.
