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Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate announced by Square Enix

Square Enix announced Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate during a stream today celebrating the franchise’s 35th anniversary. It does not have a release date, although Square Enix did note that it is aiming for simultaneous worldwide release. We also do not know which platforms it is heading for.

This will be the first entry in the main Dragon Quest series since Dragon Quest XI released in 2017. That game became a hit, selling over 6 million copies on multiple platforms, including Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.