

There were a lot of notable video game birthdays in 2021. While there is no release date, we do have confirmation of a worldwide simultaneous release for the game. A 12th game is one way to celebrate the 35th anniversary of Dragon Quest. Fans were treated to a short teaser trailer revealing the logo, and a brief explanation following it. Series creator Yuji Horii and character designer Akira Toriyama are involved, though not much else is known about the project. The game will focus on giving players choices, potentially changing the outcome of events in the game. While the command system isn’t going away entirely, there will be changes to the classic battle system. The Flames of Fate is being described as a Dragon Quest for adults.

Titled Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate, the upcoming sequel is aiming to take a slight detour from the traditional franchise. Dragon Quest XII is in development, though there’s no confirmation on platforms or release timing yet. While only a couple of these are confirmed for a western release, the big news was the final announcement. Included were announcements for Dragon Quest Keshi Keshi, Dragon Quest X Version 6, Dragon Quest X Offline, Dragon Quest Treasures, and a Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake. During the Dragon Quest 35th Anniversary live stream, Square Enix made several announcements for the franchise.
