Editing News archive 2026

For news pertaining to another year, check our [[news archive]].

;May 7, 2026
:The original [[Dragon Quest]] game has been inducted into the [https://www.museumofplay.org/press-release/2026-world-video-game-hall-of-fame-inductees-revealed/ World Video Game Hall of Fame] alognside Konami's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent%20Hill%20(video%20game) Silent Hill], EA's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_International_Soccer FIFA International Soccer] and Rovio's [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds_(video_game) Angry Birds].
;April 15, 2026
:Square Enix has announced the release date for [[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]]: April 21st, 2026. The game will be available worldwide on iOS and Android. The company also released the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZhM8l8B8sY opening movie] for this game, made by renowned animation studio [https://www.kamikazedouga.co.jp/ Kamikaze Douga].
;March 24, 2026
:[http://www.dragonquest.jp/news/detail/4221/ Dragon Quest the Dive] has been revealed. This new VR attraction is part of the 40th anniversary celebrations of the series and will be available for a limited time in Tokyo (Japan), between July 17th and September 6th.
;March 21, 2026
:Square Enix has announced that "Version 8" will conclude the main story of [[Dragon Quest X]]. The company has also announced their intention to add an AI chatbot powered by Google Gemini into the game. 
;March 17, 2026
:The pre-registration for [[Dragon Quest Smash/Grow]] on iOS and Android begins. 
;February 24, 2026
:Japanese publisher [https://www.shogakukan.co.jp/books/09270207 Shogakukan] published a biographical manga about the life and work of Dragon Quest series creator [[Yuji Horii]]. 
;February 5, 2026
:[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]] releases worldwide on PC, PS5, Switch, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X|S.
;January 7, 2026
:The demo for [[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]] is released. 
:Square Enix shared the updated sales figures for the [[Dragon Quest series]]: Up to this day, '''the series has shipped more than 95 million units worldwide'''. [[Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age|Dragon Quest XI]] has shipped over 9 million units on its own.
;January 5, 2026
:[[Dragon Quest VII Reimagined]]'s opening cinematic has been released, alongside the announcement of a demo to be made available on January 7th. Save data can be carried into the full game, and players who complete the demo will receive a special costume for Maribel.