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Dragon Quests 40th Anniversary Livestream will take place on May 27, featuring news about Dragon Quest XII and other updates.
A special 40th-anniversary website will launch a day prior to the livestream on May 26.
An additional live stream event titled Eiko Kanos Critikano Hit is scheduled for May 27.
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream will be broadcast in Japanese and English, with subtitles, and may include the first trailer for Dragon Quest XII along with a few smaller updates.

Dragon Quest’s Brief 40th Anniversary Stream Highlights, Including First Look at Dragon Quest XII and More

Square Enix will host a Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Livestream on Wednesday, May 27. The broadcast is scheduled for 6:00 a.m. Pacific Time / 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (22:00 Japan Standard Time). Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii has indicated that the stream will feature news regarding the next installment in the series, alongside other updates. The event is confirmed to last 10 minutes. Prior to the main livestream, Square Enix will launch a special 40th-anniversary website on May 26 at 8:00 p.m. PT / 11:00 p.m. ET (May 27 at 12:00 JST in Japan). Additionally, a 10-minute live stream event titled Eiko Kano’s Critikano Hit will take place on May 27 at 4:00 p.m. PT / 7:00 p.m. ET (20:00 JST in Japan). The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary livestream will be broadcast on Square Enix’s official YouTube channel. A live countdown is available on YouTube, which also provides a schedule for various time zones. The stream will be presented in Japanese and English, with subtitles. With a 10-minute duration, the broadcast may not accommodate extensive reveals, but it is sufficient time for announcements such as the first trailer for Dragon Quest XII and potentially one or two smaller updates.

In Case You Missed It

In our continued coverage of the gaming world’s pulse, we couldn’t resist sharing three must-read pieces from Jonathan Dubinski and Marcus Thompson. First up, Dubinski’s recent article, “Dragon Quest XII Set to be Unveiled at End of May,” published on May 11th, is a thrilling read for fans eagerly awaiting more details on the upcoming epic from Square Enix. Mark your calendars, as we might finally catch our first glimpse of Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate during the live stream event on May 27th – don’t miss it! Dragon Quest XII Set to be Unveiled at End of May

Next, Thompson surprises us with his latest piece, “Nintendo States It Did Not Fully Transfer Switch 2 Cost Increases to Consumers,” published on the same day. He reveals that Nintendo has opted not to pass on all component inflation costs to consumers, aiming instead to absorb these increases and compensate through their robust software lineup. With rumors swirling about remakes of beloved titles like Star Fox 64 and Fire Emblem, as well as potential revivals of classics such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Thompson’s insightful article is a must-read for any Switch enthusiast eager to stay informed about the console’s future. Check it out here Nintendo States It Did Not Fully Transfer Switch 2 Cost Increases to Consumers.

Lastly, Thompson brings us an exciting development with “The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Demo Released on All Platforms,” published on May 20th. If you’re eager to dive into Square Enix’s latest action RPG, this demo is your chance to do just that! Available now on PC and all major consoles, it offers a sneak peek at the game’s HD-2D style, combining 2D sprites with 3D environments in a way reminiscent of Octopath Traveler and Dragon Quest remakes. So why wait? Check out the demo today! The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Demo Released on All Platforms