Square Enix has been at this event before, as it has connections to Shueisha due to the manga seriesDragon Quest: The Adventure of Daiwhich was published throughWeekly Shonen Jump. Square Enix has even announced games that are connected to the show, including an action RPG known asInfinity Strash - Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai. With Jump Festa coming this December, Square Enix announced that it will be present at this event.
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According to Jump Festa’s official website, Square Enix will not only have a photography booth at the expo but will feature new information and trailers for theDragon Questseries. This event will take place from December 17-18, although the website didn’t specifically list any games that would be at the showcase. WhileDragon Quest Treasureslikely won’t be shown, as it will launch before the event, there are a few games that are possibly going to be shown at Jump Festa.
Of the possible games to be shown,Infinity Strash - Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Daiis likely. It was announced back in 2020 alongside the anime adaptation, though it’s speculated to be in the polishing phase and will likely see a launch next year. Another title in the franchise that fans have been keeping their eyes on isDragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate, which was announced back in May of last year and is touted to be darker than past games.DQ12will also feature a brand-new combat system, along with the usage of Unreal Engine 5.
The other title that could possibly be shown at Jump Festa is the highly anticipatedHD-2D Remake ofDragon Quest 3. This looks to give the genre-defining JRPG a full makeover in the same style asOctopath Traveler, which has also been given to other JRPGs likeLive A Live Remake. This however is all speculation for the time being and fans should wait until December to see if theseDragon Questgames will be showcased.
