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Dragon Quest 12 has been rebooted from scratch with a new subtitle, Beyond Dreams, and no release date yet. The unveiled protagonist’s bland, sleepy look divided fans, who also speculate the lizard ally could be the same character in a dream world, and wonder if the game will tie back to Dragon Quest 9; the first trailer focuses on a quirky cast and Akira Toriyama’s art style, but concrete details remain scarce.
Square Enix restarted Dragon Quest 12 after development troubles and renamed it Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams; a brief PS5 gameplay trailer was shown, but the game is still years away with a brighter, more traditional direction and a protagonist who experiences visions, per series creator Horii.
Five years after its announcement, Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams re-emerges with its first trailer and a planned new direction under series creator Yuji Horii. The game features character design by Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama, with development restarted after a team reshuffle and logo/subtitle updates. Square Enix also announced Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World for Nintendo Switch 2.
Rumours suggest Dragon Quest Day 2026 (May 27) will feature multiple major reveals, including a potential reappearance of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate and whispers of a Dragon Quest 8 remake/remaster. Eight unlisted videos on Square Enix’s Dragon Quest YouTube playlist have sparked speculation about trailers. A livestream is planned (likely prioritizing Japanese viewers), with Push Square promising coverage as details are announced. Nothing is confirmed yet.
Square Enix's organizational reshuffle has reportedly led to the delay of Dragon Quest 12, prompting the stepping down of its top producer, Yu Miyake, who will now lead the company's Tokyo-based smart game division. Yosuke Saito, known for his work on NieR and Dragon Quest XI, is expected to replace Miyake. The game's release date and platforms remain unannounced amidst these changes.