Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest RPG The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, a new turn-based entry in the Dragon Quest series for iOS and Android that is planned for release in 2027, with a closed beta test set for December.
According to a release dated November 10th 2026, the game is planned for a global release in 2027, excluding certain regions. The company did not give an exact release date. Square Enix released an announcement trailer alongside the news, and more details are on the official website.
How the game plays
The release describes the game as a classic, turn-based Dragon Quest adventure designed for smartphones. Turn-based combat means players and enemies act in turns rather than in real time. Players explore a wide world and fight a variety of monsters, using fast strike skills and pep powers, then bring home the spoils to help their base flourish.
Closed beta test
Players can now apply for the first closed beta test (CBT) of the game on the official application page. Applications are open until November 23rd, and the closed beta runs from December 8th through December 15th.
The beta is open to 25,000 participants. If applications exceed that number, Square Enix said testers will be selected by lottery.
About Dragon Quest
Dragon Quest was created by Yuji Horii, and the first game was released in 1986 before making its US debut in 1989 as Dragon Warrior. Square Enix says the series has shipped more than 100 million units worldwide across 11 main series titles and many spin-offs, and that it is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
The latest entry cited in the release is Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age, which Square Enix says has shipped nearly 9 million units to date.
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