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All Dragon Quest Announcements from Update on May 27, 2026 - NintendoFuse
Square Enix revealed several updates for the Dragon Quest series, including a development restart and title change for Dragon Quest XII to 'Beyond Dreams'. The new Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is coming to multiple platforms, and Dragon Quest XI S is receiving a Nintendo Switch 2 version. Additionally, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake have sold a combined 4 million units globally.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Has Been Rated For Switch 1 & 2
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World has received an E10+ rating from the ESRB, indicating its upcoming release on Nintendo Switch. The game, announced as part of the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary, features turn-based combat and monster taming. A rating was also spotted for Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition, with a confirmed September 24, 2026 release date for Switch 2.
Dragon Quest V Character Debora Returns in New Dragon Quest Monsters
Square Enix has confirmed that Debora, a character from Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride, will appear in the upcoming Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Yuji Horii confirmed her inclusion, though her exact role is still unknown. The game is in development for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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 Monsters: The Withered World announced, will feature DQ5 characters
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World has been announced, featuring characters Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V. The game is a new entry in the Dragon Quest Monsters series.
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.
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.
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 12 Development Restarted From Scratch After “A Lot Of Hurdles”
Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams, formerly known as Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, has restarted development from scratch due to numerous hurdles. Executive producer Yosuke Saito announced the major decision during a Dragon Quest livestream, emphasizing the commitment to delivering a mainline Dragon Quest game that fans will love. The game will retain its art direction inspired by the late Akira Toriyama, and a sneak peek revealed new characters, landscapes, and monsters.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World Announced For Switch 1 & 2
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for the Nintendo Switch, with a vague "Coming Soon" release window. Series creator Yuji Horii expressed hope for a release before Dragon Quest XII, though development on the mainline entry has restarted. The announcement offered little detail beyond a teaser trailer.
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 Monsters: The Withered World Stars Bianca and Nera
Square Enix announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, a new entry in the spin-off series featuring younger versions of Bianca and Nera from Dragon Quest V. The game is in development for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, with no release date announced yet. Game Programmer Yuji Horii also revealed this new title during the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary update.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, a new entry in the monster-taming series. The game is set to release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World announced for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, a new entry in the spin-off series, for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Details are scarce, but the game is described as 'coming soon'. The announcement follows news that Dragon Quest XI has restarted development.
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 Monsters: The Withered World announced
Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, the latest installment in the Dragon Quest Monsters spinoff series. The game is currently in development for PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, with a release date set for "coming soon."
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.
