Square Enix Announces New Mobile RPG Dragon Quest with Turn-Based Battles
Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and The Chosen Isle will launch on smartphones in 2027. Closed beta testing will begin on December 8, 2026.
The new game is being developed by the Japanese studio Wright Flyer Studios, known for Another Eden and Heaven Burns Red. The project will return to the series' classic formula with turn-based battles, world exploration, and team development.
The storyline will task players with restoring the settlement of Eghaven after the goddess Belusha entrusts them with a sacred tree branch. To achieve this, they must battle monsters, explore the surroundings, gather resources, craft weapons, and prepare food. Among the characters accompanying the protagonist will be Theodore and Etica.
Yuji Horii, the creator of Dragon Quest, noted that the developers aim to preserve the franchise's traditional atmosphere: exploring towns, meeting allies, and gradually strengthening characters.
The closed beta test will run from December 8 to December 15. Square Enix will randomly select up to 25,000 participants. Applications can be submitted on the game's official website until November 23, 9:59 AM US Eastern Time.
Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and The Chosen Isle is expected to release in 2027 on iOS and Android.
