LOS ANGELES (Nov. 10, 2026) – Today, SQUARE ENIX unveiled DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, the next entry in the long-running series that gives players a classic, turn-based RPG experience right on their smartphones. The title is planned for global release* in 2027, and players can apply now for next month’s closed beta test.
View the DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle announcement trailer here.
DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle is a classic, turn-based DRAGON QUEST adventure designed for iOS and Android devices that lets players explore a wide world and test their mettle against a variety of monsters. Use fast strike skills and pep powers to take down monsters, and then bring home the spoils to help your base flourish.
Additionally, players can now apply to take part in the first-ever DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle Closed Beta Test at the official application page here. Applications are open now until November 23. The Closed Beta Test will be open to 25 000 participants** and take place from December 8 through December 15.
DRAGON QUEST RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle will be released in 2027 on iOS and Android. More information about the title can be found at the game’s official website.
*Excluding certain regions
**In the event that applications exceed the required number of testers, testers will be selected via lottery.
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About DRAGON QUEST
The visionaries behind the series, Creator and Game Designer Yuji Horii, Character Designer Akira Toriyama (creator of Dragon Ball) and composer Koichi Sugiyama, have long enchanted newcomers and long-time fans alike, with each new entry in the franchise comprising charming visuals, enthralling storylines, and captivating music. The latest instalment, DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of An Elusive Age, was released to much critical acclaim, winning the Metacritic Must-Play game award and becoming Metacritic’s “#2 Best Switch Game of 2019” and “#3 Best PS4 Game of 2020.” It has shipped nearly 9 million units globally to date.
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