Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams
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Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams – Official Reveal Trailer
The official reveal trailer for Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has been released. The trailer offers a first look at the highly anticipated JRPG, though specific gameplay details remain scarce.
DRAGON QUEST XII: BEYOND DREAMS REVEALED AS DRAGON QUEST CELEBRATES ITS 40th ANNIVERSARY
SQUARE ENIX celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series with multiple announcements. Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has entered development under a new structure, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms. Additionally, Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is set for release on Nintendo Switch 2, and in-game events are planned for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow.
Dragon Quest XII Gets A New Title Following Complete Development Reset
Square Enix has revealed the new title for Dragon Quest XII as Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams, following a complete development reset. The game will feature character designs by the late Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama. While no platforms have been confirmed, early footage suggests a potential release on the Nintendo Switch 2, though a launch is expected to be some time away.
Dragon Quest 12 Renamed and Re-Revealed After Development Restart, First Gameplay Shown
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate has been renamed Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams following a development restart. Executive producer Yosuke Saito confirmed the project's overhaul, and series creator Yuji Horii stated that production is progressing well, though the game is still in its early stages. First gameplay footage was shown, revealing a new protagonist with visions.
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams reveals first trailer and details five years after announcement
Square Enix has revealed the first trailer and new details for Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams, five years after its initial announcement. Series creator Yuji Horii teased a story about a hero experiencing strange visions, noting the game has taken a different direction. The game features character designs by the late Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama.
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate Renamed to Beyond Dreams Following Development Reset
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate has been renamed Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams following a development reset at Square Enix. Executive producer Yosuke Saito cited numerous hurdles with the original vision, leading the team to restart from scratch. The new iteration promises new elements while retaining character designs by Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced, Should Launch Before Dragon Quest 12
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, featuring two new female protagonists and a trailer showcasing various monsters. The game is slated for release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch, with series creator Yuji Horii hoping for a launch before Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams, which is undergoing a development restart.
