Director and series co-creator Yuji Horii says he wants the series' next instalment to be worthy of fellow co-creators Akira Toriyama and Koichi Sugiyama, both of whom previously passed away.
Veteran Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake is reportedly being reassigned to Square Enix's mobile games division, and is likely to be replaced by Yosuke Saito, best known for his work on the NieR series....
The long-running role-playing franchise has sold over 88 million units across the globe since its debut in 1986.
"There’ll be plenty more Dragon Quest to tide you over until it’s finished," says director and series co-creator Yuji Horii.
The Japanese game designer and scenario writer, who is best known as the xo-creator of the Dragon Quest series, gets the lifetime achievement award at the 2022 Game Developers Choice Awards.
Koichi Sugiyama passed from septic shock on September 30th. He was the sole composer for the Dragon Quest series since its debut.
The studio previously helped with development on Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age and Bandai Namco's Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown.
Square Enix's Yosuke Matsuda says some parts are consistent with series' traditional image but "new elements are also necessary."
Series creator Yuji Horii says it's a big game and will take some time to complete. However, the story is finished and ready to be implemented.
The next mainline Dragon Quest title will see changes to the battle system. No release date or platforms have been confirmed yet.
Series creator Yuji Horii teases that "that game" will be announced as well.
Is it time for Dragon Quest 12?
The classic Japanese RPG series will have a lot to celebrate come next year.
Creator Yuji Horii says he's "extremely happy" to challenge new things.
The Dragon Quest team has kicked off the process that will ultimately lead to the next mainline instalment.
Dragon Quest series creator teased CEDEC + KYUSHU 2018 attendees with scant details.
