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Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Livestream to Reveal Future Plans on May 27
5/26/2026, 11:59:52 PM
Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Livestream Details
Series creator Yuji Horii confirmed a Dragon Quest-focused livestream will be broadcast on May 27, 2026 at 6 a.m. PT / 9 a.m. ET / 3 p.m. CET. The ten-minute event will be streamed in English and Japanese and will deliver an announcement concerning the next mainline title.
Series History and Recent Activity
Dragon Quest, launched in 1986, marks its 40th anniversary in 2026; after the 2021 announcement of *Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate* the title vanished, but Square Enix kept alive with HD-2D remakes of three entries, a *VII Reimagined* remake and spin-offs.
Milestones Leading to the Livestream
- 1986 – Original *Dragon Quest* launch.
- 2021 – *Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate* announced, then removed.
- 2022-2024 – HD-2D remakes of *Dragon Quest I–III* released.
- 2025 – *Dragon Quest VII Reimagined* released.
- May 27 2026 – 40th-anniversary livestream.
Numbers and Recent Releases
The series celebrates 40 years. The livestream will run ten minutes in English and Japanese. Square Enix has released HD-2D remakes of *Dragon Quest I–III* and a *VII Reimagined* remake in the past five years, plus several spin-offs.
Significance of a New Announcement
After five years without news on the next mainline entry, confirmation of *Dragon Quest XII* would fill a roadmap gap. Further remakes could expand the modern catalog, draw new players, and support Square Enix’s classic JRPG revitalization strategy.
Official Statements & Responses
Horii said the livestream will include an announcement about the next game. Wccftech noted the broadcast will deliver updates directly from the Dragon Quest team.
Criticism & Opposition
Commentators note the ten-minute format may limit depth, leaving little room for detailed reveals. Some fans want HD-2D remakes of later entries like *Dragon Quest VIII*, saying early-title focus leaves later classics underrepresented.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
No official source has confirmed whether the livestream will focus on *Dragon Quest XII* or announce new HD-2D remakes of *Dragon Quest IV–VI*. The exact content remains uncertain.
Verbatim Quotes
- “…we’ll be able to make an announcement about the next game,” — Yuji Horii, series creator
- “However, the chances of a proper first look at Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate are extremely high.” — Francesco De Meo, Wccftech
- “It is also possible that more remakes could be announced, such as 2D-HD versions of the fourth, fifth, and sixth entries in the series.” — Francesco De Meo, Wccftech
- “Airing on May 27 at 6:00 AM PT / 9:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM CET in both English and Japanese, the event will run for 10 minutes and deliver updates straight from the Dragon Quest team.” — Wccftech
What’s Next
The livestream will air on Square Enix’s official channels on May 27. Media will follow with analysis and detail any new information on upcoming titles.
