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Falcom Revives Dragon Slayer With New Console Project for 45th Anniversary

The teaser signals a return to the studio’s roots following strong international growth.

Overview

  • Nihon Falcom announced the tentatively titled Dragon Slayer Project for consoles on March 9 as part of its 45th anniversary.
  • The reveal included only a teaser website, with no genre, platforms, or release window disclosed.
  • Dragon Slayer began in 1984 and later spawned spin‑offs that evolved into The Legend of Heroes and the Trails series, alongside Ys as a company mainstay.
  • Some outlets suggest the project could land on PS5, though Falcom has not confirmed any platforms.
  • Recent reporting highlights Falcom’s profitability from global Trails and Ys launches, providing business context for reviving a legacy franchise.