Square Enix used the Dragon Quest franchise's 40th anniversary livestream to formally relaunch the long-awaited twelfth mainline entry as Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
The game was first announced in 2021 during the series' 35th anniversary, and this new reveal provides the first official update on the project since that announcement.
During the anniversary broadcast, a short presentation featured series creator Yuji Horii and producer Yosuke Saito discussing the project's direction.
In journalistic terms, both Horii and Saito communicated that the title has been re-envisioned under the new name to better align with the franchise's established identity and tone.
Square Enix also presented a refreshed logo for the title, replacing the darker motif shown in 2021 with a mark that suggests a return toward the series' traditional aesthetic.
The reveal materials referenced character work by Akira Toriyama, continuing the long-running collaboration between the Dragon Quest series and the artist known for his distinctive character designs.
Square Enix's presentation emphasized that Beyond Dreams intends to preserve elements fans associate with the franchise while introducing the new vision embodied in the rebranded title.
At the time of the livestream, Square Enix did not announce a release date or confirm target platforms for Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
The company has not specified whether the game will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or across multiple systems, and no eShop or store listings are available.
Square Enix described the announcement as an early look at the project's new direction and pledged to share further details when they are ready.
This reveal follows several years of limited public updates since the original 2021 announcement.
Fans and industry observers should watch Square Enix's official channels and the Dragon Quest press releases for future information on development milestones, platform confirmations, and release timing.
Source: Square Enix press materials from the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream.
The game was first announced in 2021 during the series' 35th anniversary, and this new reveal provides the first official update on the project since that announcement.
During the anniversary broadcast, a short presentation featured series creator Yuji Horii and producer Yosuke Saito discussing the project's direction.
In journalistic terms, both Horii and Saito communicated that the title has been re-envisioned under the new name to better align with the franchise's established identity and tone.
Square Enix also presented a refreshed logo for the title, replacing the darker motif shown in 2021 with a mark that suggests a return toward the series' traditional aesthetic.
The reveal materials referenced character work by Akira Toriyama, continuing the long-running collaboration between the Dragon Quest series and the artist known for his distinctive character designs.
Square Enix's presentation emphasized that Beyond Dreams intends to preserve elements fans associate with the franchise while introducing the new vision embodied in the rebranded title.
At the time of the livestream, Square Enix did not announce a release date or confirm target platforms for Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams.
The company has not specified whether the game will launch on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, PC, or across multiple systems, and no eShop or store listings are available.
Square Enix described the announcement as an early look at the project's new direction and pledged to share further details when they are ready.
This reveal follows several years of limited public updates since the original 2021 announcement.
Fans and industry observers should watch Square Enix's official channels and the Dragon Quest press releases for future information on development milestones, platform confirmations, and release timing.
Source: Square Enix press materials from the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream.