Square Enix Reveals Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle for iOS and Android

Square Enix is expanding its flagship JRPG franchise on smartphones with an all-new original adventure. Following an initial teaser earlier in the week, the publisher officially unveiled Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle (Dragon Quest RPG: Makai-Ju to Michibikareshi Shima), a classic turn-based role-playing game planned for a global release on iOS and Android in 2027.

Alongside the debut announcement trailer, Square Enix confirmed that developer WFS is handling development and opened registrations for an upcoming closed beta test scheduled for next month.

For official beta sign-ups, device specifications, and world lore, visit the official Dragon Quest RPG website.

Development Team and Classic Turn-Based Gameplay

Developed by WFS (Another Eden, Heaven Burns Red) in collaboration with Square Enix, Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle leans directly into traditional franchise mechanics tailored for mobile play. Series creator Yuji Horii serves as general director, featuring iconic monster and character designs by the late Akira Toriyama and music by Koichi Sugiyama.

• Turn-Based Combat: Players explore an expansive world and battle classic Dragon Quest monsters using strategic turn-based encounters.
• Tactical Abilities: Battles incorporate Fast Strike skills and signature Pep Powers to turn the tide against formidable foes.
• Base Building and Progression: Spoils gathered from combat and exploration can be brought back to build and upgrade a central home base, strengthening allies and unlocking new adventures.

Story Premise: Monbelusha and the Cursed Tree

The narrative begins high above the world on the floating isle of Monbelusha, where residents gather to celebrate the annual Ringing Feast. Peace is shattered when the fiend Zaahl corrupts the sacred world tree Yggdrasil into Grimvein, a cursed tree whose dark influence spreads despair across the land.

As Monbelusha crumbles, a young boy plummets toward the world below. Entrusted with a mysterious branch by the Goddess Belusha, he accepts his destiny as the Warden of the World Tree, embarking on a sky-faring journey aboard the chosen isle to restore hope and save the world.

Closed Beta Test Dates and How to Sign Up

Ahead of its 2027 launch, Square Enix is inviting 25,000 players to test the game early. If registration demand exceeds the participant cap, testers will be chosen via a random lottery.

• Application Window: November 10 through November 23, 2026.
• Closed Beta Test Dates: December 8 through December 15, 2026.
• Supported Platforms: iOS (iOS 15.0 or higher, iPhone 11 or newer) and Android (Android 9.0 or higher, Snapdragon 855 or newer with at least 6 GB RAM).

Square Enix’s Mobile Dragon Quest Legacy

As the franchise celebrates its 40th anniversary with over 100 million units shipped worldwide, The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle enters a mobile ecosystem where several past Dragon Quest smartphone titles have concluded service:

• Dragon Quest Monsters: Super Light: Launched in January 2014 and operated for nearly a full decade before shutting down in January 2024.
• Dragon Quest Dokodemo Monster Parade: Released in 2015 and concluded service in July 2020.
• Dragon Quest of the Stars: Received a global release in February 2020, featuring massive world exploration before ending global service in June 2021.
• Dragon Quest Tact: Debuted in Japan in July 2020 and globally in January 2021, with Western servers closing in February 2024.
• Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai: Launched in September 2021 and ended service in April 2023.
• Dragon Quest Smash/Grow: Released earlier in 2026, currently hosting a Dragon Quest IV crossover event running through December 15.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When does Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle come out?

Square Enix has confirmed a planned global release window of 2027 for iOS and Android, though an exact release date has not yet been announced.

How can I join the closed beta test?

Players can register on the official website until November 23, 2026. Square Enix will select 25,000 participants for the test running from December 8 to December 15, 2026.

Who is developing the new Dragon Quest mobile game?

The game is developed by WFS in partnership with Square Enix, with Yuji Horii serving as general director.