Dragon Quest 12 may finally get news during May 27 anniversary broadcast

Dragon Quest fans may finally have a date to circle. Series creator Yuji Horii has teased a May 27 livestream tied to the franchise’s 40th anniversary, saying there will be an announcement about the “next game” along with various other things. The obvious hope is Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, which was announced years ago and has since mostly disappeared from public view. GamingBolt notes that the project has faced delays and behind-the-scenes changes, but Horii has repeatedly assured fans that the next mainline title is still in development. For JRPG fans, this is a meaningful tease because Dragon Quest is not just another RPG series. It is one of the genre’s foundations, especially in Japan, and every mainline entry carries enormous expectation. The phrase “next game” is not a formal Dragon Quest 12 confirmation, so caution is needed. It could be another project or a broader anniversary update. Still, May 27 now looks like the next major checkpoint for anyone waiting on The Flames of Fate.