Dragon Quest XII Restarted, New Monsters Game Announced
Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has restarted development, a new Dragon Quest Monsters game was revealed, and DQ11 is heading to Switch 2.
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Watch the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream here
A livestream celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series is scheduled to take place. The event will feature an update directly from the Dragon Quest development team.
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 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 40th Anniversary Livestream Announced for May 27th With An “Update” From the Team
Square Enix has announced a Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary livestream for May 27th, which is expected to provide an update on Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate. The stream will also feature a special anniversary page and a segment hosted by Eiko Kano. This event follows recent news about the development of a remake for Dragon Quest 7.
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The Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Stream is scheduled for tomorrow and will feature new announcements. Separately, BitSummit 2026 has set a new attendance record, with a 17% increase to 68,208 attendees.
Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary Show Confirmed, But It's Only 10 Minutes Long
Square Enix will host a 10-minute broadcast on May 27th to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series. The event will be available in Japanese with English subtitles and is expected to feature a brief introduction from creator Yuji Horii and potentially trailers, possibly for Dragon Quest 12.
Square Enix reveals more information on Dragon Quest 40th anniversary broadcast
Square Enix has announced further details for the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary broadcast scheduled for May 27th. The ten-minute event, airing at 6am PT/2pm BST, is expected to reveal future plans for the beloved franchise. Square Enix has also teased surprises and announcements for Dragon Quest and Nier in 2026.
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary ‘Update from the Dragon Quest Team’ live stream set for May 27
Square Enix will host a "Update from the Dragon Quest Team" live stream on May 27 to celebrate the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary. The stream will provide updates from the development team regarding the franchise.
Dragon Quest 40th anniversary ‘Update from the Dragon Quest Team’ broadcast set for May 27
Square Enix will host a special "Update from the Dragon Quest Team" broadcast on May 27 to celebrate the Dragon Quest series' 40th anniversary. The event is expected to provide updates on the franchise's future.