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 <h3 style="padding: 2px; text-align: center; border-radius: 5px; background-color: #0096FF;">News</h3>
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+;January 7, 2026
+:In a [https://press.na.square-enix.com/START-DRAGON-QUEST-VII-REIMAGINED-EARLY-WITH-A-FREE-DEMO-AVAILABLE-NOW press release] for ''Dragon Quest VII Reimagined'', Square Enix announced that {{DQ11}} has sold over 9,000,000 units across all platforms and become the highest-selling entry in the series. Also notable is that an earlier press release from March of 2025 listed the game at 8,500,000 units, meaning the title has sold over 500,000 units in less than ten months and asserted itself as an evergreen RPG
+;January 5, 2026
+:{{DQ7R}}'s opening cinematic has been [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL2-tty-p4M released], along with the announcement of a demo to be made available on January seventh. Save data can be carried into the full game, and players who use the demo will receive a costume for Maribel called the day off dress
+;December 26, 2025
+:The McDonalds corporation has expanded upon its happy meal promotion with menu items based on [[king she-slime]]s, [[great sabrecat]]s, [[killing machine]]s, and regular [[slime]]s. The collaboration was announced through an [https://x.com/McDonaldsJapan/status/2004001651145810280#m x.com video] where a kaiju-sized Zoma attacks a McDonalds franchise
+;December 23, 2025
+:The official ''Dragon Quest'' x.com account has begun releasing [https://x.com/DQ_PR/status/2003782711698407810#m short preview videos] summarizing the scenarios of {{DQ7R}}. The first video covers [[Vogograd]], and is presented in the form of a horror drama
+;December 19, 2025
+:Square-Enix of America has published an exclusive [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzQN2DH8oHE English trailer] for {{DQ7R}}, narrated by [[Kiefer]]
+;December 18, 2025
+:The first round of the [[Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent]] crossover with {{DQ3HD}} is held once again, from December 18, 2025 through January 15, 2026
+;December 18, 2025
+:The [https://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/dragonquest-2026-swdf3/?mdjr=1&utm_campaign=dragonquest-slp-2026&utm_medium=social&utm_source=x McDonalds corporation] has begun a promotion with the ''Dragon Quest'' series in Japan, releasing happy meal toys resembling matryoshka dolls in the shape of slimes and printed with McDonalds characters
+;December 5, 2025
+:Manga-ka Kamui Fujiwara announces ''Dragon Quest Ending'', the canonical sequel to ''Dragon Quest: Warriors of Eden'', his adaptation of ''Dragon Quest VII'' which was prematurely cancelled in 2006. It will begin serialization in Square-Enix's [https://magazine.jp.square-enix.com/yg/ Young Gan-Gan] magazine on January 5th 2026, approximately twenty years after the original ceased
+;November 27, 2025
+:A gag manga written by Shiragari Kotobuki, titled ''Dragon Quest: Heppoko Hero'', begins serialization in [https://televi-kun.net/ Televi-Kun] magazine, marking the first dedicated comedy manga for the series beyond 4koma compilations
+;November 15, 2025
+:The twentieth anniversary of the North American release of {{DQ8}}, the first title to use the modern localization standard created by [[Richard Honeywood]] and be published by [[Square-Enix]]
+;November 11, 2025
+:{{DQ7R}} has received [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6HMdCStmQ a new trailer], revealing an older Prince [[Kiefer]] as the sixth party member
+;November 3, 2025
+:[[Yuji Horii]] has been awarded the auspicious [https://www.dragonquest.jp/news/detail/4158/ Order of the Rising Sun] for his contributions to Japanese culture and the arts. The award is one of the highest decorations that can be bestowed upon a civilian and Horii is the first representative of the video game industry to receive it. During his acceptance speech Horri honored the fans and development staff who helped make the series what is, saying:
+:<center>"{{tt|I am deeply honored and profoundly moved to have been bestowed this decoration.This award is not solely my achievement. I am profoundly grateful for the support of all players who enjoy the game, the development staff who have supported me thus far, and everyone involved in the game<big><big>*</big></big>|このたびは叙勲の栄に浴し、身に余る光栄なことと、とても感激しています。今回の受章は、ボクひとりでの力ではなく、ゲームを楽しんでくれているプレイヤーの皆さま、今まで支えてくださった開発スタッフの皆さん、そしてゲームに関わるすべての皆さまのご支援のおかげで深く感謝しております}}"</center>
+;October 30, 2025
+:{{DQ1&2HD}} launches worldwide, bringing the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] to a close once more. A day-one patch for the game was also published
+:Bandai Namco has announced a series of [https://www.bandai.co.jp/candy/products/2025/4570117925603000.html trading cards] based on the Erdrick Trilogy, featuring three new art pieces by series illustrator [[Yoshiya Fujisaki]], set to be released on November 17th
+;October 23, 2025
+:Square-Enix has published the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9ftV2fsHM final trailer] for {{DQ1&2HD}}
+;October 21, 2025
+:The [https://paselabo.pasela.co.jp/luidas_bar/ real-life Luida's bar] in Tokyo is hosting a menu themed around {{DQ1&2HD}} beginning on Halloween and lasting through January 13th, 2026. Guests can enjoy theme cuisine such as a puppy-shaped tiramisu parfait like the cursed [[Princess of Moonbrooke]], and also receive commemorative postcards and drink coasters
+;October 16, 2025
+:The [https://tonmana.co.jp/ Tonmana] company is hosting a [https://dragonquest1and2-aeon-cp.jp/ mini medal scavenger hunt] to celebrate the release of {{DQ1&2HD}}, lasting from October 16th to November 30th at participating Aeon stores throughout Japan. It is an campaign meant for families, with parents encouraged to find mini medals within the stores with their children and post photos to xitter under the hastag #親子でドラクエ (DraQue for parents and kids) to win prizes such as plush [[Erdrick Equipment]] and slime beanbag chairs
+;September 26, 2025
+:The Tokyo Game Show takes place with live streams for [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVWhtrFifPA Dragon Quest VII Reimagined] and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyaQNPEJlJg Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake] revealing new content for the games. Of note is the announcement of which islands and bonus content have been removed from the former and the addition of the underwater kingdom of [[Mersea]] to the latter
+;September 17, 2025
+:''[[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]'', a new rougelike mobile game, has been announced through a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3mPefOfho teaster trailer]
+;September 12, 2025
+:''[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]]'' has been [https://www.square-enix-games.com/en_US/news/dragon-quest-vii-reimagined announced], set for release on February 5th 2026. As implied by the title the game is a complete reworking of the classic story featuring new battle mechanics, a hand-crafted artstyle, and non-linear, vignette-styled gameplay that replaces the original's slower tempo
+:A new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x60H0alsB5w trailer] for {{DQ1&2HD}} was included in the Japanese Nintendo Direct, showcasing undersea travel and the inclusion of [[mermaid]]s
+;September 4, 2025
+:Square-Enix published a new [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEsHUslhTQ gameplay trailer] for {{DQ1&2HD}} showcasing battle details such the new scroll system and revealing more details of the games' plots regarding the [[5 Sigils]]
+:[[V-jump]] magazine published a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rly-detnvQA twenty minute long video] showcasing an early playthrough of the [[Lighthouse (Dragon Quest II)|Lighthouse]] dungeon
+;August 30, 2025
+:{{DQ3HD}} has been patched to fix minor bugs and increase the influence of the wisdom stat on spell attack power, rising from a maximum of 30% damage to 60% per spell
+;August 1, 2025
+:Zoma continues his [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jU-m4Th5i0A v-tuber career], releasing nearly an hour's worth of new footage of {{DQ1&2HD}}
+;July 31, 2025
+:Square Enix releases a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi0KQGiTMZM new trailer] for the upcoming ''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake]]''
+:A Nintendo Switch 2 [https://www.dragonquest.jp/roto-trilogy/dq3/faq/en.html update patch] has been released for {{DQ3HD}}, improving overall performance on the more powerful hardware
+;July 27, 2025
+:''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]'' crosses over into [https://en.ffviiec.com/ Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis] in a worldwide event, with Cloud Strife donning [[Erdrick's Armour]] and [[Erdrick's Sword]] while Aerith Gainsborough equips the [[Divine dress|Supreme Sage Garb]] and [[Sage's staff|Supreme Sage Staff]]. Sephiroth appears as the event villain in {{Psaro C}}'s attire under the name of Banesword Sephiroth, and players can complete missions to get a [[great sabrecat]] fur coat for Red XIII
+;May 23, 2025
+:{{DQ3HD}} has been patched to version 1.1.0 for consoles and 1.2.0 for steam, adding several quality of life features and adjusting combat balance
+;April 30, 2025
+:Yuji Horii has [https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000002.000157995.html announced] that he is collaborating with mangaka [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muneyuki_Kaneshiro Muneyuki Kaneshiro] of ''Blue Lock'' fame for a new board-game styled title exclusive to the [[Nintendo Switch]].  The project is themed around reincarnation and karma with players encouraged to mess with one another incessantly, and is being is being developed by the long-standing ''Dragon Quest'' developer [[Arte Piazza]] for tentative 2026 release
+;April 26, 2025
+:[[Dragon Quest Island]] celebrates its fourth anniversary with special events held through May 15th
+;April 25, 2025
+:''[[Dragon Quest Tact]]'' has collaborated with [https://www.dragonquest.jp/tact/ffviiec_event/ Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis], lasting through August 28th. The collaboration includes popular Final Fantasy characters Cloud Strife, Tifa Lockheart, Aeries Gainsborough, and a metallic cactuar amongst others
+;March 27, 2025
+:The first trailer of ''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake]]'' is revealed during a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CC1iBil7DR0 Nintendo Direct presentation], showcasing new features such as diagonal-facing movement sprites and the [[Princess of Cannock]] joining the Luminaries as the new fourth party member
 ;March 13, 2025
 :The collaboration between ''[[Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent]]'' and {{DQ3HD}} has entered its second round, with the characters Partitio Yellowil, Signa, and Therese Shermot becoming a [[Martial Artist]], [[Warrior]], and [[Priest]]ess respectively. Additionally a [[dracky]] has been added to the list of ''Dragon Quest''-themed keepers and several monsters from {{Dragon Quest II}} appear, including [[Hargon]]'s infernal trio of lieutenants
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 ;January 20, 2025
 :A [https://archive.is/zypQJ Dragon Quest Carnival] has been announced for Tokyo that will take place from February 1st through March 16th. The event will be held in the Nihonbashi district and is themed around {{Dragon Quest III}}, with guests encouraged to collect the [[Six Orbs|six orbs in the form of stamps]] to receive promotional artwork featuring [[Ramia]], the [[List of vocations in Dragon Quest III|vocations]], [[Robbin' 'Ood]], and [[Orochi]], as well as a plush based on Ramia's likeness. A pop-up shop selling goods featuring Dragon Quest monsters themed around historic Japan will also be open for the duration of the carnival, and select restaurants in the area will host a menu based on the series
-;December 17, 2024
-:[[Yuji Horii]] is honored with the [https://archive.is/v7AyH Cultural Affairs’ Commissioner’s award] for his contributions to Japanese society. He reflected that forty years ago video games were frowned upon, and that today the industry is welcomed by the nation at large as a part of Japanese culture
-;November 22, 2024
-:[[Zoma]], the Lord of the Underworld and embodiment of human suffering, has become a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDWFSq-wED0 vtuber].
-;November 14, 2024
-:''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]'' is released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch, Sony PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, and Steam.
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