The key visual for the "Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition: Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of Unseen Adventures-" exhibition, celebrating the popular "Dragon Quest" game series, has been released. The visual features heroes and monsters from throughout the series' history.
The exhibition will feature the immersive attraction "Dragon Quest VR RIDE" as its main attraction, and will offer visitors the opportunity to experience being immersed in the world of "Dragon Quest" through various other content. It will be held at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku "Harakado" 4th floor MAZE and 2nd floor COVER (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) from July 17th to September 6th.
The event's navigator will be the original character Homita, who will guide visitors through various content, including "Dragon Quest VR RIDE." Some of the content has been announced, and it has been revealed that the "Monster Interaction Lab," where visitors can enjoy the feel of various monsters, will be on display. It was also announced that life-size replicas of the Sword of Loto, the Sword of the Heavens, and the Hero's Sword Kai will be exhibited.
The "Dragon Quest" series is an RPG where the player takes on the role of the protagonist and embarks on an epic adventure to defeat the Demon King who threatens the world. From "Dragon Quest," released for the Family Computer in 1986, to "Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age," released in 2017, the series has consistently maintained a classic RPG worldview, while each title has challenged itself to create new gameplay using technologies suited to the times, such as the adoption of 3D maps, the use of "StreetPass" functionality via wireless communication, online support, and cloud play.
In addition to I through XI, over 100 titles have been released, including the "Dragon Quest Monsters" series which specializes in monster training and battles, and the "Dragon Quest Heroes" series which is an action RPG where players can freely control characters with realistic graphics. The series has sold over 97 million copies worldwide in total through shipments and digital downloads.
