Dragon Quest Surpasses 100 Million Sales
Square Enix has announced that the Dragon Quest franchise has surpassed 100 million units sold worldwide, marking a major milestone during the series' 40th anniversary year.
Since the original Dragon Quest launched in Japan in 1986, the franchise has grown into one of the most recognizable JRPG series in the world, with 11 mainline titles, numerous spin-offs, and adaptations across anime, films, novels, manga, and merchandise.
The series has become known for its accessible gameplay, memorable characters and monsters, distinctive visuals, and iconic music, helping establish many of the elements associated with JRPGs today.
Recent Dragon Quest Remakes
In recent years, Square Enix has released several remakes of classic Dragon Quest games.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake and Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake together tell the complete story of the Erdrick Trilogy, featuring the series' signature HD-2D visual style alongside new story content and gameplay updates.
Earlier in 2026, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launched as a remake of 2000's Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. The game reimagines Akira Toriyama's character designs in a handcrafted 3D style, alongside diorama-inspired environments, streamlined exploration, and an expanded narrative.
What's Next?
The franchise is continuing to expand as it enters its fifth decade.
Dragon Quest Heroes: Torneko's Mystery Dungeon -Classic HD- recently launched, allowing players to revisit another classic entry in the series.
Meanwhile, Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams remains in development as the next mainline game.
Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age is also coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
The Dragon Quest Monsters series will return with Dragon Quest Monsters: The Withered World, launching on December 3, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Xbox on PC.
Square Enix celebrated the 100 million sales milestone with a special video featuring Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii, marking 40 years of the series and its continued popularity around the world.