In honour of the 35th anniversary of the beloved DRAGON QUEST series, SQUARE ENIX. announced four new titles during a celebratory livestream event. Western fans can look forward to the newly announced DRAGON QUEST XII,Β DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake,Β andΒ DRAGON QUEST TREASURES. Additionally, for the first time ever in DRAGON QUEST history, these three titles, which are all currently in the early stages of development, will have global simultaneous releases. For the mobile gamers, the livestream introduced a new mobile puzzle game titledΒ DRAGON QUEST KESHI KESHI (Final Name TBC).
DRAGON QUEST XII
Following the massive hit of the critically acclaimedΒ DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeΒ andΒ DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive Edition, together the titles surpassed over 6.5 million copies worldwide,Β DRAGON QUEST XIIΒ is the newly announced mainline entry in the series.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake
In this latest visual iteration ofΒ DRAGON QUEST III, long-time fans and newcomers will be invited to experience this HD-2D version ofΒ DRAGON QUEST IIIΒ that provides a unique three-dimensional feel by adding 3D effects to pixel-based backgrounds.Β DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D RemakeΒ is planned for release on console.
DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
A completely new spinoff from theΒ DRAGON QUESTΒ series,Β DRAGON QUEST TREASURESΒ explores the childhood of the siblings Mia and Erik fromΒ DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.Β As Mia and Erik, players will embark on an RPG treasure hunting adventure in another world before the events ofΒ DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
DRAGON QUEST KESHI KESHI (Final Name TBC)
Developed with NHN PlayArt, this title is a free-to-play mobile puzzle game for iOS and Android devices that will feature popularΒ DRAGON QUESTΒ series characters, monsters and items as erasers which are used to erase graffiti in the game.
DRAGON QUEST series creator and game designer Yuji Horii shared his gratitude to fans for their continued support of the franchise over the past 35 years:
βIβd like to thank the fans who have always loved the DRAGON QUEST series and who have continued to support it throughout the years, along with the new players who are just beginning their journey in the world of DRAGON QUEST. I hope we can continue to celebrate the series for another 35 years to come!β
To celebrate these announcements and the 35thΒ anniversary, players of the popular mobile tactical RPGΒ DRAGON QUEST TACTΒ will be treated to various in-game events and exciting rewards:
- DQ Day Celebratory Quest:Β Players will receive 1,000 Gems by completing this limited-time quest, available until June 6.
- DQ Day Celebratory Special SP Scout Red and Blue:Β Players who login now until June 6 will receive 3,500 Gems. Players who login now until June 10 will also receive SP Scout Tickets, enabling them to scout beloved DRAGON QUEST monsters, such as Dragonlord (True Form), Zoma and more, from two limited-time banners.
SQUARE ENIX also announced a special sale across various platforms now through June 9th for select DRAGON QUEST titles. Highlights include:
- PlayStation Store- DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS,Β DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ and more on sale
- Microsoft Store βΒ DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ on sale – 35% off
- STEAM Store β DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ and more on sale
- Nintendo eShop βΒ DRAGON QUEST,Β DRAGON QUEST IIΒ andΒ DRAGON QUEST IIIΒ for Nintendo Switch now available for 35% off
- Square Enix Store –Β DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ and more on sale
- Stadia –Β DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ now on sale – 35% off
- Epic Games Store –Β DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ for PC now on sale – 35% off
- Humble Bundle –Β DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, DRAGON QUEST XI S:Β Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ and more on sale
- Green Man Gaming –Β DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age β Definitive EditionΒ and more on sale
More information regarding platforms and release windows forΒ DRAGON QUEST XII,Β DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, andΒ DRAGON QUEST TREASURESΒ will be announced at a later time.
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