Dragon Quest 12 remains in active development, with series creator Yuji Horii reassuring fans that updates will be released "little by little." Speaking during a livestream with his radio show group KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, as reported by Automaton, Horii emphasized that the team at Square Enix is diligently working on the game. This marks the first update since May 2024, when Horii had previously addressed the passing of Dragon Quest's iconic character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama. Additionally, by that time, lead producer Yu Miyake had transitioned to head Square Enix's mobile game division.
Amid concerns that Dragon Quest 12 might have been canceled due to restructuring at Square Enix and a lack of updates, Horii's recent comments serve as a confirmation that the project is still moving forward. The anticipation for this game has been high since its announcement as part of the series' 35th anniversary celebration, marking it as the first mainline entry following 2017's Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
In related news, Square Enix reported that the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake surpassed sales expectations, reaching 2 million copies sold. This success underscores the continued popularity and demand for the Dragon Quest franchise as fans eagerly await further details on Dragon Quest 12.
