Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, a new turn-based Dragon Quest for iOS and Android coming in 2027. A closed beta runs from December 8 to 15, 2026, and sign-ups are open on the official website until November 23. Yuji Horii is general director, with Akira Toriyama character designs and Koichi Sugiyama music. Here are the key dates, what we know and what is still unconfirmed.
Last checked on November 10, 2026. Official Dates, staff and story come from Square Enix’s announcement and official site as reported by Gematsu and Noisy Pixel, which match each other. The day counts are ours.
Key dates
| Date | What happens | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Game announced; beta sign-ups open | Official |
| Nov 23, 2026 | Closed beta sign-ups close | Official |
| Dec 8 to 15, 2026 | Closed beta test | Official |
| 2027 | Launch on iOS and Android | Official |
Our math You have 13 days from the announcement to register, and the beta itself lasts 8 days counting both ends. If you are picked, the beta starts 15 days after sign-ups close.
How to sign up for the closed beta
- Go to the game’s official website from Square Enix (linked from Gematsu’s report).
- Register before November 23, 2026.
- Watch your email in early December for a selection notice. Unconfirmed The sources we checked do not say how many testers will be picked, which regions are eligible or which devices are supported, so read the official terms before you count on a spot.
What kind of Dragon Quest is it?
Official Square Enix calls it “a classic Dragon Quest adventure, designed for your smartphone.” It is developed by WFS, with planning and production by Square Enix.
| Feature | What Square Enix says |
|---|---|
| Exploration | Open fields to dungeon depths; you drive the adventure forward |
| Battles | Turn-based, with Fast Strike skills and pep powers |
| Growth | Bring home bounty, build up your base and boost your allies |
| Story | On the floating isle of Monbelusha, the fiend Zaahl corrupts Yggdrasil into Grimvein, a cursed tree; a boy becomes Warden of the World Tree |
| Role | Credit | Label |
|---|---|---|
| General director | Yuji Horii | Official |
| Character design | Akira Toriyama | Official |
| Music | Koichi Sugiyama | Official |
| Development | WFS | Official |
Toriyama and Sugiyama have both died, so their credits draw on their established Dragon Quest work; the announcement credits them without giving more detail on how.
What we don’t know yet
- Unconfirmed Price model. The announcement does not say whether it is premium or free-to-play.
- Unconfirmed Release regions and languages beyond the English announcement.
- Unconfirmed An exact 2027 date.
Our take: a real turn-based Dragon Quest built for phones, with Horii at the top, is a different pitch from location-based spin-offs like Dragon Quest Walk. The closed beta is the first chance to judge how much is core RPG and how much is base-building grind.
FAQ
When is the Dragon Quest RPG Cursed Tree closed beta?
December 8 to 15, 2026. Sign-ups are open on the official website until November 23, 2026.
Is The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle on Switch or PC?
Not announced. Square Enix lists iOS and Android only.
When does Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle release?
2027, with no exact date yet.
Who is making it?
WFS is developing it, with Square Enix handling planning and production and Yuji Horii as general director.