Dragon Quest Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary, Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams Revealed

If you’re not familiar with it, May 27th is Dragon Quest Day—a celebration of the original Dragon Quest, which launched on May 27, 1986. To mark this year’s monumental 40th anniversary, Square Enix shared exciting updates on upcoming games, including the reveal of DRAGON QUEST XII: Beyond Dreams.

The celebration began with a livestreamed event that featured messages from series creator Yuji Horii, and executive producer Yosuke Saito. The game itself has seen a development restart and a team restart since it was originally announced. Saito said that starting over from scratch was a “major decision, but I believe it was the right one to ensure the next Dragon Quest game will be the one that all of you fans of the series will really love.“

What we learned about Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.

While most details about the game remain a mystery, it features character designs by Akira Toriyama. Fans took to social media to express their admiration for the legendary manga creator and character designer, though many also voiced skepticism about whether the artwork was genuinely his. The story follows a young hero beset by strange visions in their sleep.

Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World

The Dragon Quest Monsters universe is expanding once more with the newest title, Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World. Revealed just in time for the series’ 40th anniversary, details remain scarce, though the game features characters resembling Nera and Bianca from Dragon Quest V. It will launch on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam — a first for the series.

DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is Available For Pre-Order.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition – is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2! The Definitive Edition includes all the content from the original release, plus new character-specific scenarios. It also offers players the choice between the original soundtrack or a grand orchestral version, the ability to switch between 2D and 3D graphical styles, Japanese voice acting, and two display modes that prioritize either graphics or performance (frame rate). Pre-orders are now available on Amazon and Play-Asia. The game launches on September 24, 2026.

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Dragon Quest Smash/Grow Celebrates the Dragon Quest Anniversary

As a reminder for Dragon Quest Smash/Grow players: a limited-time event is now live, packed with in-game activities and generous rewards. In particular, the co-op battle event “Drive Back the Dragonlord’s Army” gives you the chance to earn Princess Gwaelin’s exclusive equipment. There’s also a special DQ 40th Anniversary Login Bonus that offers up to 1,000 free Gems. The ongoing Dragon Quest I campaign continues to provide even more content to enjoy. It is available in the App Store and Google Play store.

Dragon Quest I, II HD, and III HD Remakes Reach a New Milestone

The critically acclaimed DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake and DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake have reached a new sales milestone. The games that tell the Tale of the Edrick have now sold a combined 4 million globally.

Square Enix releases a new Illustration for Dragon Quest Day

To commemorate the 40th Anniversary of Dragon Quest, Square Enix released a brand-new illustration that paid homage to the iconic characters who helped define the Dragon Quest Legacy.

Source: Press Release

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