Dragon Quest gets a 40th anniversary stream from Square Enix tomorrow
Polygon.com • • technology
Key Points:
- Square Enix will host a 10-minute streaming event on May 27 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Dragon Quest series, airing on the official Dragon Quest YouTube channel at 6 a.m. PST / 9 a.m. EST / 2 p.m. BST.
- The event is expected to focus on the future of the series, potentially featuring new details or a fresh look at Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, which was first announced in 2021.
- Dragon Quest has seen renewed international popularity since 2017, with recent and upcoming HD remakes of early titles, including Dragon Quest 3 (2024), Dragon Quest 1 + 2 (2025), and Dragon Quest 7 (2026).
- Series creator Yuji Horii hinted at an announcement about the next game during a recent livestream, though the video was quickly removed, suggesting the reveal at the anniversary event may be significant.
- Additional updates or trailers for Dragon Quest 12 could follow at major gaming showcases later in early June, such as PlayStation's State of Play, Summer Game Fest, or the Xbox Games Showcase.