Yuji Horii: Dragon Quest 12 Details to Be Unveiled Gradually

Dragon Quest 12 remains in development, with series creator Yuji Horii reassuring fans that information about the game will be released gradually. Speaking on a livestream with his radio show group KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, Horii emphasized that the team at Square Enix is diligently working on the project. This update comes as the first piece of news since May 2024, following the passing of Dragon Quest's iconic character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama. Additionally, the series' lead producer, Yu Miyake, had transitioned to lead Square Enix's mobile game division by that time.

Amidst concerns from fans about the game's potential cancellation due to restructuring at Square Enix and a lack of updates, Horii's recent comments have alleviated these fears, confirming that Dragon Quest 12 is still very much in the works.

Dragon Quest 12 was unveiled during the series' 35th anniversary celebration and marks the first mainline installment since Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age in 2017. In the meantime, Square Enix has celebrated the success of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, which has sold over 2 million copies, surpassing sales expectations.