Dragon Quest Creator Says New Game Will Capture the Series’ Signature Feel

After four decades of adventures, Dragon Quest is preparing to take players on another journey, this time on smartphones. Dragon Quest RPG The Cursed Tree and The Chosen Isle is expected to launch in 2027.

The mobile game aims to recapture the series’ traditional turn-based RPG roots. It is being developed by Wright Flyer Studios, the Japanese studio behind smartphone titles including the Another Eden series and Heaven Burns Red.

The story begins when the goddess Belusha entrusts players with a sacred tree branch and the task of rebuilding Yyghaven. Along the way, they will explore the world, encounter monsters and lead a party through hundreds of turn-based battles. Players can also strengthen their abilities and develop a home base where they can forge weapons and prepare meals using ingredients gathered during their travels.

The announcement trailer also introduces two supporting characters, Theodore and Etica.

Yuji Horii promises a classic Dragon Quest experience

Series creator Yuji Horii has shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming release and suggested that it will offer a more traditional Dragon Quest experience than some of the franchise’s other mobile games.

According to Horii, the team wants to “capture that unmistakable Dragon Quest feeling” through familiar activities such as “exploring towns, meeting new allies, gearing up and steadily growing stronger.” That emphasis is also reflected in the decision to include “RPG” in the title. Horii describes the game as “the same classic adventure, brought to your smartphone.”

Read Yuji Horii’s message on the official Dragon Quest RPG account.

Closed beta dates and device requirements

Before the planned 2027 release, Square Enix will hold a closed beta from December 8 through December 15, 2026. Participants will be able to try the game and share feedback with the development team.

Applications are open on the Dragon Quest RPG website until November 23 at 9:59 a.m. EDT. Up to 25,000 players will be chosen through a lottery.

The minimum device requirements are:

• iOS: iOS 15.0, iPhone 11 and 4 GB of RAM.
• Android: Android 9.0, a 64-bit device, Snapdragon 855 and 6 GB of RAM.

For better performance, Square Enix recommends an iPhone 14 with 6 GB of RAM or an Android 13.0 device with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor or better.

Source: Polygon