Overview
- Series creator Yuji Horii said on the KosoKoso podcast that a livestream on May 27, 2026 will announce the next Dragon Quest game.
- The broadcast lines up with the franchise’s 40th anniversary, which falls on the same date as its 1986 debut in Japan.
- Horii added that the stream will feature “various other things” beyond the next title.
- He did not mention Dragon Quest XII by name, and outlets have noted a recent rating that points to a possible Switch 2 port of Dragon Quest XI S, which remains unconfirmed.
- Square Enix used the 35th anniversary stream in 2021 to unveil several projects, setting a precedent for big reveals during milestone showcases.