Dragon Quest 12 Survives Square Enix Game Purge

Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate continues to be in development despite significant cancellations at Square Enix. Series creator, Yuji Horii, confirmed on X/Twitter that the game, first announced in May 2021, remains in progress. This update was made during the series' 38th anniversary celebrations, though no new details were provided. Concerns had arisen among fans due to Square Enix taking a $140.9 million content abandonment loss and changing its development plans. Despite the lack of updates, Dragon Quest 12, announced during the 35th anniversary of the series, still aims to be a mainline entry following 2017's Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age. Additionally, the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is confirmed to be a multiplatform title nearing its release, bringing the classic RPG to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

No, despite changes at Square Enix, Dragon Quest 12 is still in development.

Dragon Quest is a long-standing RPG series by Square Enix, known for its rich storytelling, vibrant graphics, and engaging gameplay. The series has a dedicated following and has significantly influenced the RPG genre since its inception in 1986. Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age, the most recent mainline entry, received widespread acclaim for its return to classic RPG elements while incorporating modern gameplay mechanics.