Square Enix first told fans about Dragon Quest XII back in 2020. The game runs on Unreal Engine 5 with help from the Orca team, who made Dragon Quest XI. Fans heard almost nothing about the project for years after that announcement. Yuji Horii broke his silence at Comic-Con Napoli recently. He said his team works hard but cannot share much information.
Horii hinted the game might work with Nintendo Switch 2. This comment should not count as an official statement from Square Enix. Similar translation issues happened when people thought he announced a Chrono Trigger remake. The creator believes RPG games need strong stories rather than open worlds. He thinks RPGs appeal to serious players but can become easier with the right story approach. Players enjoy both growing stronger and following the plot in these games.
Horii hinted the game might work with Nintendo Switch 2. This comment should not count as an official statement from Square Enix. Similar translation issues happened when people thought he announced a Chrono Trigger remake. The creator believes RPG games need strong stories rather than open worlds. He thinks RPGs appeal to serious players but can become easier with the right story approach. Players enjoy both growing stronger and following the plot in these games.
