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;October 3, 2024
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:In response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the Denfamico interview, Tokyo M.A.A.D. SPIN released an official [[:File:Yubo & Mashirito Koso Koso station Japanese press release 1.jpg|two]] [[:File:Yubo & Mashirito Koso Koso station Japanese press release 2.jpg|page]] statement addressing the situation. Specifically, the statement addresses the improper translation of the English word "puritan" into the phrase "sex education" by X.com user Valute News, whose post brought international attention to the interview. Valute News would also [[:File:Valute-News statement October 3 2024.png|issue an apology for the mistranslation]] before deactivating the account. An English translation of the statement was also announced, but has since been formally delayed.
;November 15, 2025
::In addition the Denfamico Gamer youtube video has since been privated, leading to [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP_tD58w6io multiple reuploadings] across the internet.
: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]]
;September 28, 2024
;November 11, 2025
:A round-table interview between [[Yuji Horii]] and [[Kazuhiko Torishima]]'s radio program "Yubo & Mashirito 's Koso Koso", a division of [https://www.j-wave.co.jp/original/maadspin/ radio station Tokyo M.A.A.D. SPIN], and [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP_tD58w6io Denfamico Gamer] was held during the 2024 Tokyo Game Show. During this interview Yuji Horii expressed his irritation and disappointment with the [https://www.cero.gr.jp/en/ Japanese CERO ratings board] for demanding the censoring of the female [[Gadabout]], female [[Warrior]], and male [[Monster Wrangler]]'s designs in order for the [[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake|HD2D remake of ''III'']] to be approved for an all-ages rating. Torishima would interject to point out that different nations have different age restriction criteria, singling out America and the UK for the strict narrow-mindedness of their ratings boards by calling the difficulties of doing business within such tight regulations to be ridiculous and frustrating. Torishima also stated that these absurd practices negatively impact Japan as well, to which Horii recalled that older games allowed players to choose between men and women for their characters, but the aforementioned ratings boards now censor the choice to "type 1 or type 2" under the guise of inclusivity. Horii further expressed his bafflement at this specific instance of foreign meddling, wondering what kind of person would even complain about the use of the words men and women in the first place.
:{{DQ7R}} has received [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf6HMdCStmQ a new trailer], revealing an older Prince [[Kiefer]] as the sixth party member
::The interview became a viral sensation overnight on the social media platform X.com thanks to the user [https://archive.is/ZqIaz Valute News], exposing the foreign-mandated censorship beyond the video game industry news channels and receiving international coverage through the likes of [https://archive.is/fIRQw Forbes magazine], which dubbed the censorship of the decades-old game for modern sensitivity to be stupid. Elon Musk, the owner of X.com, would negatively [https://archive.is/qjpp9 comment on the situation] and spread awareness of Horii's exasperation to millions.
;November 3, 2025
;September 11, 2024
:[[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:
:{{DQM3}} is ported to [https://store.steampowered.com/ Steam] and iOS/Android compatible smart phones.
 
;August 27, 2024
:<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>
:{{DQ3HD}} is shown during the [https://www.nintendo.com/us/nintendo-direct/08-27-2024/ Nintendo Direct partner showcase], officially debuting the [[Monster Wrangler]] vocation.
;October 30, 2025
;July 11, 2024
:{{DQ1&2HD}} launches worldwide, bringing the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] to a close once more. A day-one patch for the game was also published
:[[V-jump]] magazine publishes a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uhTNWzUeFk thirty minute long youtube video] showcasing new footage of ''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]'', focusing on the [[Aliahan]] continent and [[Dreamer's Tower]]. The presentation reveals much of the game's new presentation and battle system.
: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
;June 18, 2024
;October 23, 2025
:The release date for ''[[Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake]]'' is announced during the final [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iq04kEDG68| Switch-only Nintendo Direct], confirming it's worldwide launch for November 14, 2024. Additionally, ''[[Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake]]'' is announced for a 2025 release window.
:Square-Enix has published the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad9ftV2fsHM final trailer] for {{DQ1&2HD}}
;April 18, 2024
;October 21, 2025
:{{DQM3}} is updated to version 1.0.6. This patch focuses on quality of life improvements and granting total customization control of a player's monsters by adding easy-access methods to alter a beast's [[Monster sizes|size]] and [[Sparkling monsters|sparkle]]. See the update section on the game's page for further details
: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
;April 5, 2024
;October 16, 2025
:Superfan Gronya archives all 56 [[DLC Tablet]]s for the Nintendo 3DS version of ''Dragon Quest VII'' on [https://archive.org/details/dragon-quest-7-preserved_20240405 archive.org], saving the scenarios from digital limbo in light of Nintendo ceasing online services for the handheld on April 8
: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
;March 21, 2024
;September 26, 2025
:Version 7.0 of {{DQ10}} is released, titled "Door to the Future and the Sleeping Girl" (''未来への扉とまどろみの少女''). It adds the new advanced vocation [[Dragomancer]] and the [[Dogan]] family of single-target Earth spells to the game
: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
;March 20, 2024
;September 17, 2025
:Service for the Nintendo Wii U and [[Nintendo 3DS|3DS]] versions of {{DQ10}} are terminated
:''[[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]'', a new rougelike mobile game, has been announced through a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3mPefOfho teaster trailer]
;March 3, 2024
;September 12, 2025
:{{DQM3}} is updated to version 1.0.5, addressing minor bugs and altering balance adjustments
:''[[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
;March 1, 2024
: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
:Beloved artist [[Akira Toriyama]] passes away from an acute subdural hematoma
;September 4, 2025
;January 23, 2024
: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]]
:{{DQM3}} is updated to version 1.0.4, raising the probability of sparkling monsters being created via synthesis, increasing the spawn rates of metal slimes in their designated areas, and fixing miscellaneous bugs
:[[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
;December 27, 2023
;August 30, 2025
:{{DQM3}} is updated to version 1.0.3, adding the Altar of Amalgamation as a Zoom point, doubling the number of [[monster eggs]] per map, raising the base scouting chance, and other quality of life improvements
:{{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
;December 25, 2023
;August 1, 2025
:The English release of ''[[Rooming with a Gamer Gal]]'' begins
: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}}
;December 1, 2023
;July 31, 2025
:{{DQM3}} is released worldwide for the Nintendo Switch
: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
;March 6, 2025
:A collaboration between ''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]'' and Akira Toriyama's ''Dragon Ball'' has been [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksel5wmJBC8| announced on the official ''Walk'' youtube channel]. The collaboration will feature the younger iterations of Goku, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Yamcha, and Master Roshi from the earliest chapters of the manga, along with equipment based on the characters' likenesses
;Febuary 13, 2025
:A collaboration event between ''[[Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent]]'' and {{DQ3HD}} has begun, lasting from Febuary 13th through April 10th. The event entails the the Octopath characters Cyrus Albright, Viola, and Molrusso taking up the [[Hero (Vocation)|Hero]], [[Sage]], and [[Gadabout]] vocations for a tournament to face off against classic monsters in exchange for exclusive prizes
;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
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News

For older entries, see the news archive
November 15, 2025
The twentieth anniversary of the North American release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King, the first title to use the modern localization standard created by Richard Honeywood and be published by Square-Enix
November 11, 2025
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has received a new trailer, revealing an older Prince Kiefer as the sixth party member
November 3, 2025
Yuji Horii has been awarded the auspicious 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:
"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*"
October 30, 2025
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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 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 final trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
October 21, 2025
The real-life Luida's bar in Tokyo is hosting a menu themed around Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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 Tonmana company is hosting a mini medal scavenger hunt to celebrate the release of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, 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 Dragon Quest VII Reimagined and 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 teaster trailer
September 12, 2025
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has been 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 trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake was included in the Japanese Nintendo Direct, showcasing undersea travel and the inclusion of mermaids
September 4, 2025
Square-Enix published a new gameplay trailer for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake 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 twenty minute long video showcasing an early playthrough of the Lighthouse dungeon
August 30, 2025
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 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 v-tuber career, releasing nearly an hour's worth of new footage of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
July 31, 2025
Square Enix releases a new trailer for the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake
A Nintendo Switch 2 update patch has been released for Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, improving overall performance on the more powerful hardware
July 27, 2025
Dragon Quest Tact crosses over into 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 Supreme Sage Garb and Supreme Sage Staff. Sephiroth appears as the event villain in Psaro'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
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake 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 announced that he is collaborating with mangaka 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 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 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 Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has entered its second round, with the characters Partitio Yellowil, Signa, and Therese Shermot becoming a Martial Artist, Warrior, and Priestess 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
March 6, 2025
A collaboration between Dragon Quest Walk and Akira Toriyama's Dragon Ball has been announced on the official Walk youtube channel. The collaboration will feature the younger iterations of Goku, Bulma, Chi-Chi, Yamcha, and Master Roshi from the earliest chapters of the manga, along with equipment based on the characters' likenesses
Febuary 13, 2025
A collaboration event between Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has begun, lasting from Febuary 13th through April 10th. The event entails the the Octopath characters Cyrus Albright, Viola, and Molrusso taking up the Hero, Sage, and Gadabout vocations for a tournament to face off against classic monsters in exchange for exclusive prizes
January 20, 2025
A 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 in the form of stamps to receive promotional artwork featuring Ramia, the 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
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