Dragon Quest 12 Information to Be Revealed 'Little by Little,' Series Creator Yuji Horii Says

Dragon Quest XII: Development Update and Continued Assurance

Series creator Yuji Horii recently provided a reassuring update on the development of Dragon Quest XII. During a livestream with his radio show group, KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, Horii confirmed that the Square Enix team is diligently working on the game, releasing information "little by little."

This marks the first significant update since May 2024, following the announcement of 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 had also fueled speculation.

Recent restructuring at Square Enix and a lack of updates had led to fan concerns about the game's potential cancellation. However, Horii's statement effectively confirms that Dragon Quest XII remains in active development.

Initially announced as part of the franchise's 35th-anniversary celebration, Dragon Quest XII will be the first mainline entry since 2017's Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age. The recent success of Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, exceeding sales expectations with over 2 million copies sold, further highlights the ongoing strength of the series.