Square Enix first announced Dragon Quest XII in 2021 as the next mainline entry in the long-running Dragon Quest series.
The franchise, created by Yuji Horii and historically developed by Enix (now Square Enix), has been a cornerstone of Japanese role-playing games since the original release in 1986.
Character designer Akira Toriyama and a rotating roster of designers and producers have long been associated with the series.
Earlier mainline entries, including Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition, reached Nintendo Switch in September 2019, demonstrating the series’ continued presence on Nintendo hardware.
Recent remarks from series creator Yuji Horii addressed lingering questions about Dragon Quest XII’s development timeline.
Horii told listeners on his radio program KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku that Square Enix is still actively working on the title and that he regretted any confusion that led some fans to believe the project had been canceled.
Rewriting his statement in journalistic terms: Horii confirmed that development of Dragon Quest XII continues under Square Enix and offered an apology for any misunderstanding about the game’s status.
What is verified and public: Square Enix announced Dragon Quest XII in 2021, and the company remains the franchise holder and developer.
Yuji Horii continues to be publicly associated with the series as its creator.
Nintendo has hosted Dragon Quest releases across its platforms historically — most recently with Dragon Quest XI S on Nintendo Switch — but Square Enix has not published an official release date or confirmed target platforms for Dragon Quest XII.
Unverified or speculative claims circulating online should be treated cautiously.
At the time of writing, Square Enix has not issued a formal, detailed production update that includes a release window or definitive platform list for Dragon Quest XII.
Fans can look to official channels such as Square Enix press releases, Nintendo Direct broadcasts, and the Nintendo eShop for future announcements.
The Dragon Quest franchise remains one of the industry’s best-known JRPG series, with decades of console history and a global fanbase.
For now, Horii’s statement provides the clearest public reassurance that Square Enix continues work on Dragon Quest XII; developers and publishers typically release formal production milestones through official corporate communications when plans are firm.
Readers should watch Square Enix and Nintendo’s official outlets for confirmed news.
The franchise, created by Yuji Horii and historically developed by Enix (now Square Enix), has been a cornerstone of Japanese role-playing games since the original release in 1986.
Character designer Akira Toriyama and a rotating roster of designers and producers have long been associated with the series.
Earlier mainline entries, including Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — Definitive Edition, reached Nintendo Switch in September 2019, demonstrating the series’ continued presence on Nintendo hardware.
Recent remarks from series creator Yuji Horii addressed lingering questions about Dragon Quest XII’s development timeline.
Horii told listeners on his radio program KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku that Square Enix is still actively working on the title and that he regretted any confusion that led some fans to believe the project had been canceled.
Rewriting his statement in journalistic terms: Horii confirmed that development of Dragon Quest XII continues under Square Enix and offered an apology for any misunderstanding about the game’s status.
What is verified and public: Square Enix announced Dragon Quest XII in 2021, and the company remains the franchise holder and developer.
Yuji Horii continues to be publicly associated with the series as its creator.
Nintendo has hosted Dragon Quest releases across its platforms historically — most recently with Dragon Quest XI S on Nintendo Switch — but Square Enix has not published an official release date or confirmed target platforms for Dragon Quest XII.
Unverified or speculative claims circulating online should be treated cautiously.
At the time of writing, Square Enix has not issued a formal, detailed production update that includes a release window or definitive platform list for Dragon Quest XII.
Fans can look to official channels such as Square Enix press releases, Nintendo Direct broadcasts, and the Nintendo eShop for future announcements.
The Dragon Quest franchise remains one of the industry’s best-known JRPG series, with decades of console history and a global fanbase.
For now, Horii’s statement provides the clearest public reassurance that Square Enix continues work on Dragon Quest XII; developers and publishers typically release formal production milestones through official corporate communications when plans are firm.
Readers should watch Square Enix and Nintendo’s official outlets for confirmed news.
