Future of Dragon Quest series to be revealed in new 40th anniversary stream, updates on Dragon Quest XII expected

Dragon Quest is getting a special hour-long showcase tomorrow, May 27, 2026 at 9AM EST to commemorate the franchise's 40th anniversary, and updates on the next mainline DQ game are expected at the show.

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Square Enix is set to celebrate a major milestone in one of the most enduring video game franchises as its Dragon Quest RPG series turns 40 years old. The publisher is holding a Dragon Quest stream tomorrow on DQ Day that will highlight the last 4 decades of adventuring, leading to a hefty 95 million copies sold.

Specifics on what exactly will be shown during the event have not been revealed, and gamers are avidly looking forward to a myriad of projects, including remakes of Dragon Quest VIII and IX, and even Dragon Quest Builders 3. However, it's been more than four years since Square Enix revealed the teaser for Dragon Quest XII, so that game could be up next for a major showing.

It's not often that a video game franchise remains active for 40 years, and Square Enix has some of the most enduring IPs in the business that have been core, dedicated content served across multiple generations of consoles.

Faced with 15% operating margins, Square Enix has made a clear strategy that prioritizes an increase in game unit sales, not unlike its competitors. Perhaps we will see the publisher follow the lead of Capcom, who sold a record 59 million games in one year largely due to its well-timed discounts and sales strategies.

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