Dragon Quest Builders 2,while being part of the long-runningDragon Questseries, is a very different game from the main series as it focuses on building and crafting likeMinecraft. When the game was released worldwide in 2019, it was available on both PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, with a PC version coming a few months later, but there was no word on an Xbox version.
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Now, fans ofDragon Queston Xbox are finally being awarded for their patience asDragon Quest Builders 2will release on Xbox starting June 19, 2025. According to a blog post on the official Xbox site, the game will release on Xbox One, but will be available on Xbox Series X/S via backward compatibly.Dragon Quest Builders 2sees players take on the role of a builder, someone with the ability to create all sorts of things from weapons to houses. For JRPG fans, the game doesn’t forget its roots, and still features a traditional story.
The release ofDragon Quest Builders 2will come just over a month after Square Enix broughtOctopath Travelerto Xbox, and included the game in Xbox Game Pass. Apparently, Square Enix is currently partnering withMicrosoft to bring more of its classic franchises to Xbox, and by extension Game Pass, if recent reports are to be believed. This partnership is mutually beneficial to both companies. Microsoft gets to add more JRPGs to its library of games, a genre that was previously under-represented on Xbox. At the same time, Square Enix gets to bring its games to a wider audience, which is more likely to try them out because of the games being on Game Pass.
This is a big year for theDragon Questfranchise, as the series celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2021. Apparently,series director Yuji Horii has something special planned. While fans are still waiting to see exactly how the series will mark this milestone, they will be excited to see the community grow asDragon Questcontinues to access a whole new audience.
Dragon Quest Builders 2is available now on PC, PS4, and Switch, with an Xbox One release coming July 07, 2025.
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