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Dragon Quest XII Renamed Beyond Dreams After Full Development Restart, Tone Shifted From Dark to Bright
Square Enix has re-revealed Dragon Quest XII under the new subtitle Beyond Dreams, replacing the 2021-announced The Flames of Fate. The development team has undergone a complete restart with a new structure, and the game's tone has shifted away from the darker direction originally conceived toward a brighter, more traditional feel. A sneak peek trailer was released alongside the announcement, though no platforms or release window have been confirmed.
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『ドラクエ12』は「鳥山メカ」を満喫できそう！ 主人公と“あのキャラ”がまさかの同一人物!? 映像から推測する最新作の展開
Game*Spark6d
『ドラクエ12』は「鳥山メカ」を満喫できそう！ 主人公と“あのキャラ”がまさかの同一人物!? 映像から推測する最新作の展開
INSIDE6d
Switch2版「ドラクエXI 過ぎ去りし時を求めて S」9月24日に発売決定！ 各種ストア・店舗にて順次予約受付開始
GAME WatchMay 27
「ドラゴンクエストXII」の最新映像公開。開発は体制を変更してリスタートし，サブタイトルも「夢の彼方へ」に
4Gamer.netMay 27
『ドラゴンクエスト12 夢の彼方へ』発表。なんと「新体制で開発をリスタート」していた automaton-media.com/articles/new...
AutomatonMay 27
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EN-ORIGINAL (8)
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Push SquareMay 27
Dragon Quest XII subtitle changed to Beyond Dreams, ‘Sneak Peek’ trailer Square Enix has re-revealed the May 2021-announced Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate under the new title Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams. The original concept announced in 2021 ha
GematsuMay 27
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KotakuMay 27
How sources are framing this
Fan and translated press (Tokyo Game Life) editorialized frustration over the decade-plus wait and lack of platform/date details, while enthusiast press covered the announcement factually without such commentary.
What we know
- Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate has been officially renamed Dragon Quest XII: Beyond Dreams
- Square Enix confirmed a full development restart with a new team structure
- The game's tone has shifted from dark to bright, reversing the direction announced in 2021
- A sneak peek trailer showing first gameplay footage was released with the announcement
- No release date or target platforms have been announced
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