Square Enix Announces Livestream for Dragon Quest's 40th Anniversary: Will We Get Info on the 12th Chapter?

Square Enix has announced a special livestream dedicated to the 40th anniversary of Dragon Quest, scheduled for today, May 27, 2026. The event could represent an opportunity to finally showcase new information about Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, officially announced about five years ago and so far almost completely absent from public communications.

The announcement of the streaming has immediately captured the attention of fans of the historic RPG saga, one of the longest-lasting and most important franchises in the Japanese video game industry. The franchise, born forty years ago, continues to maintain strong popularity and remains one of the most recognizable brands of Square Enix.

According to reports, some hints directly from the series creator suggest that there might be an update on the twelfth chapter of the saga during the livestream. Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate was announced in 2021, but since then, the officially shared information has been very limited. The event can be followed via the YouTube player below:

More Details on the Upcoming Dragon Quest-Themed Event

The event also comes at a favorable time for the series, thanks in part to the recent excitement generated by the remake of the saga. The article emphasizes how the recent remake has helped rekindle interest in Dragon Quest and how a new title could take advantage of this positive momentum.

Among other content planned for the 40th anniversary, there will also be the launch of a special commemorative page and a broadcast dedicated to the celebrations, which will include participation from the program "Critikano Hit" by Eiko Kano.

The streaming event will begin at 3:00 PM (Italian time) today, May 27, 2026. For the most passionate fans, Square Enix invites everyone to prepare in advance for the live announcement. Although there have yet to be any official confirmations regarding the content of the livestream, the main anticipation remains, as previously mentioned, tied to Dragon Quest 12.