Yuji Horii: Dragon Quest 12 Details Under Wraps, But Hard at Work

Fans of the iconic *Dragon Quest* series can breathe a sigh of relief as the series' creator, Yuji Horii, has confirmed that Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate is still very much in development and has not been canceled. Announced during the 35th anniversary celebration of the franchise back in 2021, Dragon Quest 12 marks the first mainline entry since 2017's *Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age*. Despite the extended silence since its announcement, Horii broke his silence in February, stating that the development team at Square Enix is "working hard" and that updates would be shared "little by little."

True to his word, there has been little to no information released since, but in a recent interview with Gamereactor, Horii has once again stepped forward to reassure fans. He apologized for the lack of information but emphasized his dedication to the project, stating, "Yes, indeed, I can't say anything, I apologize. I am making it, putting lots of work into it... I can only say that the next work will be great too, [I'm] working really hard. Please look forward to it is the only thing I can say." While this may not be as concrete as a trailer or screenshots, it should provide some comfort to those worried about the game's fate amid restructuring at Square Enix and the lack of updates.

In May 2024, Horii noted the deaths of Dragon Quest character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama, adding another layer of complexity to the development process. Additionally, the series' lead producer Yu Miyake had already stepped down to lead Square Enix's mobile game division by that point. Despite these challenges, Horii's commitment to delivering another great installment in the *Dragon Quest* series remains unwavering, and fans are encouraged to keep an eye out for future updates.