Dragon Quest XII Rebooted as Beyond Dreams, New Trailer Shown
Square Enix has rebooted development for Dragon Quest XII, now titled Beyond Dreams. A new trailer was revealed, but a release date remains unannounced.
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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 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 XII Beyond Dreams was rebooted and new trailer showcased
Square Enix has revealed that Dragon Quest XII has undergone a significant reboot and is now titled Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. The team showcased the first trailer from the rebooted game, acknowledging that it is still some time away from release due to development challenges. Preparations for the next installment in the Dragon Quest series were also briefly mentioned by executive producer Yuu Miyake.
