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Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams Revealed After Dev Restart

Square Enix restarted Dragon Quest XII from scratch and gave it a new name: Beyond Dreams. Here's everything confirmed at the 40th anniversary event.

Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams Revealed After Dev Restart
TL;DR — Key Points
  • Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate has been renamed Beyond Dreams and restarted from scratch after hitting 'a lot of hurdles.'
  • Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World was announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC — starring DQ5's Bianca and Nera.
  • Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — the most recent mainline entry and a visual benchmark for the series.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age — the most recent mainline entry and a visual benchmark for the series.
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Dragon Quest XI S remains the gold standard for the series' blend of story, world design, and turn-based combat.
Dragon Quest XI S remains the gold standard for the series' blend of story, world design, and turn-based combat.
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Key Takeaway

Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams has no release date and no confirmed platforms — expect a multi-year wait. In the meantime, Dragon Quest XI S arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026, and Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World is set to launch even before DQ12. Keep an eye on Square Enix's official channels for the next update.

What happened to Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate?
It was renamed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams after Square Enix restarted the game's development from scratch. Executive producer Yosuke Saito cited 'a lot of hurdles' during the original development. The name and premise changed significantly, shifting away from the darker tone previously teased.
When will Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams release?
No release date has been confirmed. Square Enix announced the title at the Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in May 2026 but gave no launch window. Given the full development restart, the game is likely several years away.
What platforms will Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams be on?
Square Enix has not officially announced platforms for Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. Previous mainline entries have launched on PlayStation and PC, with later ports to other platforms.
Game Info
Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams

Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams

Developer
Square Enix
Publisher
Square Enix
Release Date
TBA
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series X
Genres
RPG · JRPG
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