Summary
Yuji Horii, the creator ofDragon Quest, said that the development team is working hard onDragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate. While this might seem like a somewhat scarce piece of information, it’s a positive update for fans who are willing to take any news they can get.Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatewas announced three years ago and players have only seen a few tiny updates since, leading many to believe it might be going through a rocky development period.
Dragon Quest 11was released in 2017 and is considered one of the masterpieces of the JRPG genre. In 2020, the series turned 25, and to celebrate,Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fatewas revealed. However, the announcement seemed a bit premature because Square Enix has disclosed very little about the next mainline entry in the series since then. The company’s focus has been on theDragon Quest 3 Remake, released last November, and now on the upcoming remake of the duology that will seeDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2DRemakereleased in 2025.
Recently, Yuji Horii provided an update (viaAutomaton) onDragon Quest 12’sdevelopment to ease fan concerns. According to Horii, the team is working hard onDragon Quest 12, and he hopes to share new information about the game little by little.The previousDragon Quest 12updateHorii provided came in May 2024, on what is known asDragon QuestDay. In the video, he said the team was “working hard” on development, showing a consistent pattern in his statements about the JRPG.
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate is Progressing Smoothly
While this might seem like an inconsequential update, any positive news aboutDragon Quest 12is already good news. Past reports indicated that the game had suffered some delays and that Yu Miyake, the longtime producer of the series, wasstepping down fromDragon Quest 12. This change in production happened during a period during which Square Enix was restructuring its internal operations, canceling multiple games, and completely changing its development pipeline.
Miyake’s departure left a bad impression on the most dedicated fans because, afterDragon Quest 12was announced, Horii mentioned that the game would introduce some changes compared to previous titles. First, the new installment would feature a darker and more mature story, something unusual for the series. Second, the creator said the team was prototyping new iterations of command-based battles, suggesting thatDragon Quest 12might not be turn-based. This revelation spurred a range of emotions in fans, who regardDragon Questas one of the few contemporary series maintaining its classic essence.
Until an official announcement is made aboutDragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate’s gameplay, any changes are speculative. For now, fans can either enjoyDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakeor await the upcomingDragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remakewhile the next mainline entry is still under wraps.
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate
Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate is an upcoming entry in the long-running Dragon Quest series. The game was announced on May 27th, 2021, which was the 35th anniversary of the iconic role-playing series.
