Dragon Quest 12 Details to Be Unveiled Gradually

Dragon Quest XII remains under development, with updates to be released gradually, according to series creator Yuji Horii. During a recent livestream with his radio show group, KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, Horii confirmed that the Square Enix development team is diligently working on the project.

This is the first substantial update since May 2024, following announcements regarding the passing of key figures Akira Toriyama and Koichi Sugiyama. The departure of lead producer Yu Miyake to head Square Enix's mobile game division was also previously announced.

Recent restructuring at Square Enix and a lack of updates had sparked fan concerns about the game's potential cancellation. However, Horii's statement effectively confirms that Dragon Quest XII is still actively in production.

Announced as part of the franchise's 35th-anniversary celebration, Dragon Quest XII will be the first main series installment since 2017's Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Square Enix has since reported that the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake significantly surpassed sales projections, achieving 2 million units sold.