Yuji Horii Teases Gradual Reveals for Dragon Quest 12

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

Amidst concerns from fans about potential cancellation due to restructuring at Square Enix and a lack of updates, Horii's recent comments provide reassurance that Dragon Quest 12 is still on track. The game was initially announced as part of the series' 35th anniversary celebration and is set to be the first mainline entry since Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age, released in 2017.

In other news, Square Enix reported that the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has surpassed sales expectations, having sold 2 million copies. This success highlights the continued popularity and anticipation surrounding the Dragon Quest franchise as fans eagerly await more details on Dragon Quest 12.