Dragon Quest series creator Yuji Horii gives update on progress of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate's development.
Dragon Quest XII is still in full development, and new details regarding the game will be revealed on a gradual basis.
DQXII was announced so long ago. I thought it would release before FF16 even.
Hope it's still turn based. The success of DQ3 shows people still want that from the series
Dragon Quest XII has barely been spoken of since its announcement in 2021, and Square Enix will need to eventually provide an update.
It was announced during pandemic era game development. Gotta give them time. I would say a couple years for a game that was clearly pre-alpha at announcement is still fine for having nothing new to show. I also doubt SE wants to steal any hype from FF16 at this point, so even if they do have something to show, I wouldn't expect to see it before Fall at the absolute earliest.
I just hope they keep the combat system, whilst Final Fantasy has changed DQ has stayed true to its roots throughout. Hopefully Western pressure doesn't changing this
DQ11 was the culmination of the series, and DQ12 is said to be a game with huge changes that will serve as the foundation for future of the series. There will probably be major changes.
I remember the backlash when IX was announced to not be turn-based in Japan and they changed it. As we know DQ is their most popular franchise in Japan (DQ XI outsold any FF game there) I just see it as if it's not broke why fix it, DQXI and Persona 5 were massively popular. There's plenty of other games if you want action combat to not mess with a 35yo series (especially the most popular one in Japan) I mean there's even DQ Heroes. You might be right I just hoped that means because it looks to have a dark tone to the game
Andy, I hope so to. It'd be a shame and far as I know dq11 sold really well. So there's still fans for sure.
Square has to release the next two main FF games first before hauling off to DQ
KeenGamer: "See whether the major changes announced for the upcoming Dragon Quest XII are necessary. The series, renowned for resisting major changes to genre conventions, seems to be finally catching up to the way the winds have been blowing. Turn-based battles, the lighter tone and linear storytelling might all be getting the boot. However, many think these changes are unnecessary considering the triumph that was Dragon Quest XI."
I respect those who like the old tired DQ formula but I'm tire of it. It is time the franchise embrace innovation and adjust to these times. I will no longer buy a DQ game who feels like a coloring book for kids.
I thought at first you were going to complain about the combat but the artstyle is timeless
It was very painful to play XI after Persona 5. They really need to rework the combat, improve the music and get a better writter for the story.
While I'm not against them switching from classic turn based combat to action, I believe the main thing the series needed was a better story and music. The games were beginning to feel overly simplistic and samey. Very interested to see how XII turns out.
Nope. I've been playing the games since it used to be called Dragon Warrior in the US. I like that the series is sticking to its roots. Most AAA RPGs are action oriented now. That's fine for those that prefer that type of RPG but its nice to have a least one that isnt afraid to be turn based. If it ain't broke don't fix it.
It'd be nice if they'd release the original versions of Dragon Warrior I - IV on the Switch.
right. I struggled to find some quality turn based RPGs to play w/in the past year. They are a dying breed and it's sad. I'm sure there's several I've overlooked somehow but just look at how few good to great turn based RPGs even released this past gen. Top of my head obviously DQXI, Persona 5 and Trails of Cold Steel series... Dragon Quest was one of very few. I'm not opposed to games, such as the next Trails series, offering both turn based and action long as they both play great. This gives players a choice. However we need more turn based games, not less.
While there's a good chance I buy Dragon Quest regardless I will be sad and disappointed w/o turn based combat. If you want an Action RPG there are a plethora of them out there. I really don't care what kind of art style they decide to use. I think some series could benefit from changing it up and mixing things up. I love Tales of but the latest game is refreshing after so many Tales of games looking exactly the same.
end of the day I can't agree more. If it isn't broke don't fix it. though perhaps I'd be more inclined to be more open about DQ changing if we were still in the golden era of RPGs and turn based RPGs.
It seems obvious it would be since 11 has been out for a long time now and they said something about it 4 years ago. I wouldn’t be surprised if it releases in the next year or two, it’s been that long