Yuji Horii: Dragon Quest 12 Details to Unfold Gradually

Dragon Quest 12 remains in active development, with series creator Yuji Horii reassuring fans that updates on the game will be released gradually. During a livestream with his radio show group KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, as reported by Automaton, Horii mentioned that the team at Square Enix is diligently working on the project. This update marks the first news since May 2024, when Horii had previously acknowledged the passing of the franchise's iconic character designer, Akira Toriyama, and its composer, Koichi Sugiyama. Additionally, Yu Miyake, the series' lead producer, had already transitioned to head Square Enix's mobile game division by that time.

Amidst concerns that Dragon Quest 12 might have been canceled due to restructuring at Square Enix and the absence of updates, Horii's recent comments confirm that the game is indeed moving forward. Dragon Quest 12 was initially announced during the series' 35th anniversary celebration and is poised to be the first mainline entry since Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age, released in 2017.

In other news from Square Enix, the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has surpassed sales expectations, achieving over 2 million copies sold. This success highlights the continued popularity and demand for the Dragon Quest series, keeping fans eagerly awaiting further details on Dragon Quest 12.