TheDragon Questseries is getting six new games, as announced during the series’ 35th-anniversary livestream. The list includesDragon Quest XII: Flames of Fate, a 2D remake ofDragon Quest III, and more.
Dragon Quest XII: Flames of Fatewas the biggest announcement, though it only got a logo reveal. The RPG will be more “adult” compared to the other Dragon Quest games, according to Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii. The Command system, or the battle mechanics, will be completely different from the other games in the series and player choices will play some kind of role.
Dragon Quest IIIis getting a remake in the graphic style ofOctopath TravelerwithDragon Quest III: HD-2D Remake. The game features stylized HD-2D graphics. It will have a simultaneous worldwide release on consoles. During the interview portion of the livestream, Yuji Horii let slip that there are plans to remakeDragon QuestandDragon Quest IIin a similar fashion.
Dragon Quest Treasuresis a completely new game that follows Erik the thief fromDragon Quest XI, and his sister Mia. Nothing else was revealed about the game as both consoles and release date are unconfirmed. The trailer features Erik traversing an open world and collecting treasures, as well as summoning a dracky to help with a double-jump. Yuji Horii hinted that there will be a newDragon Quest Monstergame announcement soon, but no other details were revealed.
Dragon Quest KeshiKeshiis a free-to-play match-three puzzle game coming to iOS and Android devices later this year. The trailer showed off a doodle-like art style and cute stylized erasers with the faces of iconic characters and monsters from the series. The game will require players to match erasers in order to erase monsters.
Dragon Quest X Onlinewill have its 10-year anniversary next year and it is celebrating by releasingVersion 6of the game. Little is known about what will be included inVersion 6, however, the trailer features a Celestrian fromDragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies. This could imply players will be interacting with more Celestrians and possibly the World Tree Yggdrasil.
Finally,Dragon Quest X Offlineis the proclaimed cousin version ofDragon Quest X Online. This game will be played entirely solo and has a deformed art style to give the game a cuter look and to feel more nostalgic.Dragon Quest X Offlinewill have the same story as the online version. BothDragon Quest X OfflineandVersion 6will only be released in Japan.
