It's been 5 years since Dragon Quest 12: The Flames Of Fate was announced during the series' 35th anniversary livestream in 2021. Since then, Square Enix has been extremely quiet on the long-awaited RPG. Despite a logo update and some news the game had hit a hitch or two, Dragon Quest fans have gotten nothing. No hero design. No gameplay footage. Not even a cinematic trailer. Just the logo and a title.
Now, here we are, it's 2026 and Dragon Quest is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This year's livestream on YouTube (Dragon Quest Day is May 27) was admittedly shorter than expected, but it's not a short stream that everyone will remember. Because, at long last, fans have finally been given the glimpse of Dragon Quest 12 they've been waiting for. You can watch the full livestream below:
The trailer reveals a number of characters, including the hero. We also see a robot and a reptilian creature, giving serious Chrono Trigger vibes. We also get a new subtitle: Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams.
Dragon Quest 12 is said to shape the next "10–20 years" of the series, and after the immense success of Dragon Quest 11, which...
