Dragon Quest Crosses 100 Million Copies Sold As Series Celebrates 40th Anniversary
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dragon Quest has surpassed 100 million lifetime sales during its 40th anniversary, alongside an update that Dragon Quest 12 has been renamed to Beyond Dreams.
As reported by Polygon, Square Enix has plenty of reasons to celebrate as the legendary Dragon Quest franchise officially crosses 100 million units sold worldwide. Reaching its 40th anniversary since the original release in Japan back in 1986, series creator Yuji Horii thanked fans for their ongoing support and promised more adventures to come. Across eleven mainline entries, countless spin-offs, and various multimedia adaptations, the franchise has solidified its place as a cornerstone of the RPG genre across multiple generations of hardware.
The milestone celebration also brought a major update on the long-awaited next installment, Dragon Quest 12. Initially announced back in 2021 as The Flames of Fate, executive producer Yosuke Saito confirmed during the anniversary livestream that the development team faced significant hurdles and decided to start fresh under a new title, Dragon Quest 12: Beyond Dreams. While the shift means fans will be waiting a bit longer for a release date, the pivot aims to align the upcoming entry more closely with traditional series expectations.
For a community that treats long-running RPGs as both a cozy nostalgia trip and a major social event, hitting the 100 million mark is a massive testament to the staying power of classic game design. As we wait for more gameplay details on Beyond Dreams, this anniversary serves as a great reminder of how far the genre has come since its 8-bit origins, proving that traditional turn-based roots still hold massive appeal for modern cross-platform players.
Tags: RPG, Square Enix, Dragon Quest, Gaming News
Original article: Polygon