Dragon Quest RPG heads to mobile with December beta

Dragon Quest RPG is official. Square Enix's November 10 press release unveils DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, a classic turn-based adventure coming to iOS and Android in 2027, with a closed beta in December.

The reveal arrived on November 10. The series was already in the news this month, as Dragon Quest III HD-2D joins PS Plus Extra. This new entry, though, is built for smartphones from the start.

What kind of game is Dragon Quest RPG?

Square Enix calls it a classic, turn-based Dragon Quest adventure. You explore a wide world and take on all kinds of monsters. Fights use Fast Strike skills and pep powers, and the spoils you bring home help your base flourish.

The team will feel familiar to longtime fans. Series creator Yuji Horii serves as general director, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama handles character design, and Koichi Sugiyama's music is part of the package. WFS is the developer, while Square Enix leads planning and production.

The game's official English website highlights three pillars. Exploration takes you from open fields to dungeon depths. Turn-based battles stay familiar but gain extra tactics from Fast Strike. Building up your base and allies opens the way to new adventures.

Dragon Quest RPG at a glance

• Platforms: iOS and Android
• Release: 2027, global excluding certain regions
• Genre: turn-based RPG
• Developer: WFS, with planning and production by Square Enix
• Staff: Yuji Horii, Akira Toriyama and Koichi Sugiyama
• Closed beta: December 8-15, 25,000 players

What is the story about?

It begins on Monbelusha, a floating isle high above the world, during the annual Ringing Feast. Disaster strikes when the fiend Zaahl corrupts Yggdrasil, once a symbol of hope, into Grimvein, a cursed tree that spreads despair.

As Monbelusha crumbles, a boy falls toward the world below. The Goddess Belusha hands him a mysterious branch, and he sets out as Warden of the World Tree to save the world, flying across the skies on the isle of the chosen.

How do you sign up for the closed beta?

Square Enix has opened applications for the first closed beta test. You can apply until November 23. The test runs from December 8 to 15 with 25,000 participants, and if more people apply, testers will be picked by lottery.

December is a busy month for mobile betas. The Sea of Remnants mobile closed beta starts on December 3, and the Honkai: Nexus Anima final closed beta kicks off in late November.

What does it mean for mobile players?

Dragon Quest has sold over 100 million units worldwide, and the latest main entry, Dragon Quest XI S, has shipped nearly 9 million. This new game brings the series to phones with a classic structure. Gematsu's reveal coverage also names developer WFS and shares the first gameplay videos.

Square Enix's recent PC news has not always been smooth, as the NieR: Automata 366 GB Steam bug showed. Dragon Quest RPG, however, makes a promising first impression. A firm release date has not been announced yet.

Frequently asked questions

When does Dragon Quest RPG release?

Square Enix plans a global release in 2027 on iOS and Android, excluding certain regions. There is no exact date yet.

How do I join the Dragon Quest RPG closed beta?

Apply on the official application page until November 23. The test runs from December 8 to 15 with 25,000 participants, chosen by lottery if applications exceed that.

Who is making Dragon Quest RPG?

WFS develops the game and Square Enix handles planning and production. Yuji Horii is general director, with character designs by Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama.

Sources

• Square Enix (Games Press): DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle planned for mobile
• DRAGON QUEST RPG official website
• Gematsu: Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle unveiled