Future Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games could release more quickly as Square Enix makes "steady progress" on a framework for "regular" major game launches

As you're no doubt aware, it takes a while for us to get new mainline Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest games these days. Seven years separate Final Fantasy 15 and 16, and we're nine years waiting for Dragon Quest 12 thus far. Developer and publisher Square Enix is working on ways to speed up development for both these and more entries for the storied franchises in the future.The company says as much in its report for the fiscal year ending March 2026. "Steady progress is also being made in establi