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For news pertaining to another year, check our [[news archive]].

;September 16, 2026

:The Dragon Quest series surpassed 100 million units sold, counting both physical shipments and digital sales. Square Enix shared a video of [https://youtube.com/shorts/chkpo0t-hOU Yuji Horii thanking fans] for reaching the milestone.

;September 9, 2026

:The newest Nintendo Direct had two Dragon Quest announcements: a demo for [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]] and [[Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon HD]], an HD remaster of [[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon|Torneko's original adventure]]. Both released on all current platforms shortly after the presentation.

;July 24, 2026

:New details on [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]] have been provided by Square Enix. Bianca and Nera will have a new power: The Wrangler’s Spirit. This power can be used once per battle, and its effects are different depending on who unleashes it.

;July 21, 2026

:Square Enix announced a collaborative experience with Google Gemini called "[https://www.famitsu.com/article/202607/81963 Gemini Quest]" which will allow visitors to generate an image of themselves casting a spell from the Dragon Quest series alongisde a monster using Google's generative AI. People who successfully use Google Gemini to create an AI image will be rewarded with a commemorative mini medal.

;June 25, 2026

:The first patch of the final story expansion of the MMO [[Dragon Quest X]] has released in Japan, titled "Dragon Quest X: Lost Children of Time and Space" (ドラゴンクエストX　時空の迷い子たち). This expansion, also known as Version 8, released alongside a collection containing the base game and it's seven expansions.

;June 12, 2026

:The North American side of Square Enix announced the opening of [https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com/ an officially licensed cafe] in Los Angeles, California (USA). Visitors can enjoy food and drinks inspired by multiple Square Enix franchises such as Final Fantasy, Nier, or Dragon Quest, and purchase merchandise from these series. The cafe also has its own merchandise, featuring chocobos and slimes in Los Angeles.

;May 27,2026

:On this day, the Dragon Quest series turned 40. Yuji Horii and producer Yosuke Saito have revealed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYz_CVdowA&pp=ygUhdXBkYXRlIGZyb20gdGhlIGRyYWdvbiBxdWVzdCB0ZWFt the first footage] of ''[[Dragon Quest XII]]''. The game has been completely retooled since its original announcement, with a new logo and subtitle. ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]]'' has also been announced, "coming soon" for all current-generation platforms and Microsoft Windows. Square Enix also revealed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of [[Dragon Quest XI]].

;May 26, 2026

:Square Enix has announced that a 10-minute video titles "Update from the Dragon Quest Team" is set to be released on [[Dragon Quest Day]], to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the series.

;May 7, 2026

:The original [[Dragon Quest]] game has been inducted into the [https://www.museumofplay.org/press-release/2026-world-video-game-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed/ World Video Game Hall of Fame] alognside Konami's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent%20Hill%20(video%20game) Silent Hill], EA's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Soccer FIFA International Soccer] and Rovio's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds_(video_game) Angry Birds].

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 For news pertaining to another year, check our [[news archive]].
+;September 16, 2026
+:The Dragon Quest series surpassed 100 million units sold, counting both physical shipments and digital sales. Square Enix shared a video of [https://youtube.com/shorts/chkpo0t-hOU Yuji Horii thanking fans] for reaching the milestone.
+;September 9, 2026
+:The newest Nintendo Direct had two Dragon Quest announcements: a demo for [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]] and [[Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon HD]], an HD remaster of [[Torneko no Daibōken: Fushigi no Dungeon|Torneko's original adventure]]. Both released on all current platforms shortly after the presentation.
+;July 24, 2026
+:New details on [[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]] have been provided by Square Enix. Bianca and Nera will have a new power: The Wrangler’s Spirit. This power can be used once per battle, and its effects are different depending on who unleashes it.
+;July 21, 2026
+:Square Enix announced a collaborative experience with Google Gemini called "[https://www.famitsu.com/article/202607/81963 Gemini Quest]" which will allow visitors to generate an image of themselves casting a spell from the Dragon Quest series alongisde a monster using Google's generative AI. People who successfully use Google Gemini to create an AI image will be rewarded with a commemorative mini medal.
+;June 25, 2026
+:The first patch of the final story expansion of the MMO [[Dragon Quest X]] has released in Japan, titled "Dragon Quest X: Lost Children of Time and Space" (ドラゴンクエストX　時空の迷い子たち). This expansion, also known as Version 8, released alongside a collection containing the base game and it's seven expansions.
+;June 12, 2026
+:The North American side of Square Enix announced the opening of [https://www.sqexcafeandshopla.com/ an officially licensed cafe] in Los Angeles, California (USA). Visitors can enjoy food and drinks inspired by multiple Square Enix franchises such as Final Fantasy, Nier, or Dragon Quest, and purchase merchandise from these series. The cafe also has its own merchandise, featuring chocobos and slimes in Los Angeles.
+;May 27,2026
+:On this day, the Dragon Quest series turned 40. Yuji Horii and producer Yosuke Saito have revealed [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsYz_CVdowA&pp=ygUhdXBkYXRlIGZyb20gdGhlIGRyYWdvbiBxdWVzdCB0ZWFt the first footage] of ''[[Dragon Quest XII]]''. The game has been completely retooled since its original announcement, with a new logo and subtitle. ''[[Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World]]'' has also been announced, "coming soon" for all current-generation platforms and Microsoft Windows. Square Enix also revealed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of [[Dragon Quest XI]].
+;May 26, 2026
+:Square Enix has announced that a 10-minute video titles "Update from the Dragon Quest Team" is set to be released on [[Dragon Quest Day]], to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the series.
 ;May 7, 2026
 :The original [[Dragon Quest]] game has been inducted into the [https://www.museumofplay.org/press-release/2026-world-video-game-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed/ World Video Game Hall of Fame] alognside Konami's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent%20Hill%20(video%20game) Silent Hill], EA's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Soccer FIFA International Soccer] and Rovio's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds_(video_game) Angry Birds].