Square Enix is currently undergoing a major organizational “overhaul” and it seems that Dragon Quest has been affected.
According to a a new report from BloombergDragon Quest “senior producer” Yu Miyake, who is now 56 (and has contributed to “numerous” Dragon Quest titles over the years), will “step down from the role” following the delay of the new entry.
He will reportedly “lead” Square Enix’s Tokyo-based smart games division from now on. Miyake originally joined the Japanese publisher and developer back in 1992.
As for his replacement, 53-year-old NieR producer Yosuke Saito is believed to be taking over his position. Saito is apparently a “strong candidate” for the role according to Bloomberg’s sources, and he also previously worked as a producer on Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age.
As part of this restructuring, Takashi Kiryu he is now at the helm of the company as the company president. No release date or platform has been announced Dragon Quest XII: Flames of Destiny