Square Enix’s new Dragon Quest RPG is planned for iOS and Android in 2027 as a free-to-play game with in-app purchases.
Applications for the December 8–15 closed beta close on November 23, with 25,000 places and a lottery if oversubscribed.
The test is restricted to adults, beta progress will be reset, and device requirements may change before release.
Dragon Quest is bringing a new turn-based adventure to phones in 2027. Square Enix has opened applications for a December closed beta of Dragon Quest RPG: The Cursed Tree and the Chosen Isle, giving players a route into the game ahead of launch.
The publisher’s English site confirms iOS and Android versions, free-to-play access with in-app purchases, and support for Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese and Korean. Its announcement trailer accompanies the November 10 reveal.
Exploration, Turn-Based Battles and a Home Base
The new game is built around exploring a world, fighting monsters through command-based battles and developing a base using the rewards brought home from adventures. Square Enix identifies Fast Strike skills and pep powers as tactical additions to the familiar turn-based structure.
Its story starts on the floating island of Monbelusha during an annual festival. A fiend named Zaahl corrupts Yggdrasil into the cursed tree Grimvein, and the player’s young hero is entrusted with a mysterious branch and the role of Warden of the World Tree.
Those details give the project a clearer identity than the title alone. Square Enix is presenting an exploration-led RPG with battles and character growth, rather than simply announcing another use of the Dragon Quest name. The site still labels its footage and imagery as development material.
The Closed Beta Runs December 8–15
The official beta page lists applications from November 10 until November 23 at 2:59 p.m. UTC. Testing is planned for December 8–15, with 25,000 places available. If applications exceed that allocation, participants will be selected by lottery.
The test is for players aged 18 and over. Applicants are due to receive results by email on December 4, and iPhone participants will use Apple’s TestFlight. Square Enix says beta progress will not carry into the released game and paid virtual currency purchases will be unavailable during testing.
That makes this a chance to assess an unfinished game and provide feedback, rather than a head start on a permanent account. The publisher warns that features, balance and the schedule may change, and that smooth performance is not guaranteed.
Check the Test Requirements Before Applying
For iPhone users, the listed minimum is an iPhone 11 or later, iOS 15 or later and at least 4 GB of RAM. On Android, it is Android 9 or later, a 64-bit device, Snapdragon 855-class hardware or better, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
The recommended tier is higher: iPhone 14 or later with 6 GB of RAM, or Android 13 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-class hardware and 6 GB of RAM. These are test specifications, and Square Enix says requirements can differ at launch.
The release window remains 2027, without a specific day. For now, the beta application is the practical next step for eligible players; it is separate from a public launch or guaranteed access for everyone who registers.
