Warning: contains MAJOR SPOILERS for Onyx Storm and the Fourth Wing seriesOnyx Storm, the third installment of author Rebecca Yarross Empyrean series a fantasy romance saga set at a military college for dragon riders is already breaking records. The book hit shelves on Jan 21 and sold 2.7 million copies in its first week, making it the fastest selling adult-fiction title of the past 20 years according to the New York Times. (Translation: Its time to get on the romantasy train, folks!) And with good reasonits incredibly fun.The addictive story contains multitudes, from swoon-worthy romance and spicy sex scenes to political intrigue, magic, and betrayal. And thats before you get to all the dragons. Like its predecessors, Onyx Storm is full of twists and surprises, perhaps none more so than its action-packed ending, which concludes on the sort of cliffhanger that will easily power BookTok videos and online discussion forums for months to come. The cryptic ending isnt particularly surprisingthree books into the series we already know that Yarros loves to leave her audience wanting more in the worst way possible. But that hasnt stopped us all from speculating with abandon about what Onyx Storms many twists and narrative surprises all mean.What Happened at the End of Onyx Storm?The chaotic ending of Onyx Storm is epic in scope, both in terms of action and what its events mean for the future of the series going forward. The book ends with a huge battle, as Xaden, Violet and the other riders face off against the venin dark wielders to defend the city of Draithus and rescue Violets sister, Mira. Violet manages to defeat the silver-haired venin Theophanie thanks to a last-second assist from Aaric, whose (surprise!) precognitive abilities provided her with the weapon with which to do so. Xaden, unfortunately, is not so lucky and channels from the ground again in order to save his dragon, Sgaeyl from the venin sage Berwyn and help Violet in the larger battle. His effort essentially turns the tide of the fight though he is turned further venin in the process. In the books closing chapter, Violet awakens at Riorson House after being missing for over 12 hours, to find herself married to a now-missing Xaden and unable to remember what happened. In short: theres a lot to unpack.Who Is Xadens New Brother?The ending of Onyx Storm also confirmed that Xaden isnt the only familiar face whos turned venin and its someone we clearly know. Yarros doesnt reveal this persons identity, but Xadens reaction is a horrified one. He refers to the unnamed venin as his new brother and cant believe that this new initiate could have ever chosen to turn after having witnessed everything he himself has gone through over the past months. But who could it be?The most obvious choices are Bodhi and Garrick, Xadens cousin and best friend, respectively. Theyre his closest confidantes and the people, even more so than Violet, who have spent the most time with him over the course of this series. Theyve both witnessed every step of Xadensstruggle to stop his own transformation and, conveniently, both are unaccounted for at the end of Onyx Storm. Garrick is missing, and while we catch a glimpse of a retching Bodhi during Imogens POV chapter, his absence when Violet awakens indicates hes not exactly around to rule Tyrrendor at the moment.Of the two, Bodhi is perhaps the more likely choice, given that his close physical resemblance to Xaden (as if they could be.brothers, perhaps?) has been mentioned repeatedly throughout the series. But what if Yarros is going for an even bigger twist? The use of male pronouns narrows down our choices, of course, but there are several intriguing options that fit the rest of our known criteria. Aaric has been revealed to be a precog, and we all love fantasy stories where someone with the power to see the future realizes they must somehow sacrifice themselves for the greater good. But perhaps the most interesting option of all is Brennan. Violets brother has already essentially cheated death once, revived by Tairns previous rider Naolin, a siphon like Sloane, who used his power to save Brennan and gave him a scar in the process thats been mentioned multiple times over the course of the books. But when Sloane siphons power into Brennan to help save a dying Mira, theres no scar left behind this time. Violet specifically mentioned how weird this is, which feels like a big red flag that something is off about Brennan.Who Is the Venin Sage Berwyn?Of course, theres also the question of Xadens mysterious mentor. Weve been speculating about the identity of the venin Sage since Violet first faced off with him at Resson in Fourth Wing and dont seem any closer to the answer about who he is or what he wants two full books later. Theres probably a reason for that.We know he turned Xaden, that hes a rival of Theophanies, andthats kind of it. But a secret thats worth keeping for three books is probably a big deal, right? Onyx Storm certainly never made it feel as though Theophanie was anyone we knewor particularly needed to knowin this way. But the same cannot be said for Berwyn, who seems to represent something bigger than a simple venin doppelganger. His interest in Xaden feels personal, as does his hatred for dragonkind. All of this is pointing toward the idea that one of the wildest Onyx Storm theories floating around the fandom may actually be true: Berwyn is Naolin.For those that dont remember (or dont have a detailed spreadsheet that tracks all this info), Naolin is Tairns previous rider, and the idea is that in order to essentially bring Brennan back from the dead during the Tyrrish Rebellion, he must have siphoned power from himself, his dragon, and even the ground in order to do so. We know almost nothing about what happened to Naolin after he saved BrennanViolets brother wont talk about it, and Tairn is a brick wall on the subject. Did he turn, enough for Tairn to break their bond? (It would explain why Naolins death almost killed Tairn and why he wont talk about what happened to his former rideror even confirm that he died!) Plus, theres a certain symmetry to it, given Xadens own close relationship with Brennans sister.What Is Xadens Plan and Why Did He Need to Marry Violet?When Xaden channels power from the earth to save Sgaeylwho has been injured and trapped under a net by Berwynhe creates such an enormous (onyx!) storm of shadow that he kills all the wyvern and some random venin while knocking out Berwyn and his new, unnamed brother. This act, has of course, turned Xaden himself more fully venin, but not enough to prevent him from flying off with his dragon after agreeing to put some vague plan into motion. Whats Xaden doing here? Well, thats probably the big mystery that will be answered in Book Four.Join our mailing listGet the best of Den of Geek delivered right to your inbox!Part of it, at least, appears to have involved marrying Violet. She wakes up at Riorson House after killing Theophanie, sporting a ginormous wedding ring and carrying a document from the head priestess of Dunnes temple verifying the legality of her union with Xaden (and Violets new status as Duchess of Tyrrendor). Xaden is missing, along with four other riders and six dragon eggs. And Violet has no memory of any of it (more on that in a second.) Whats Xadens end game here? Well, Onyx Storm is purposefully unclear on this point. Whatever it is, Sgaeyl didnt appear to like it, though she clearly goes along with her rider, however reluctantly.Is it simply about saving Tyrrendor? (And, if so, did Xaden somehow know Bodhi wouldnt be around to rule in his stead?) Is Xaden concocting a plan to bring down the venin from within? We dont know, and there arent a ton of clues beyond a cryptic message scrawled on the back of their unorthodox marriage licenseDont look for me. Its yours now. Hes gone.Is the it Tyrrendor since theyre married now? And who is the he? Is it Xaden? (If so, why would he refer to himself in the first and third person?) Is it Bodhi? Someone else completely random?What Happened to Violets Memories?Part of the reason the ending of this book is so chaotic is that we completely abandon Violets point of view for multiple chapters. Instead, we get chapters from Xaden, Rhiannon, and Imogen, and when were finally returned to Violets POV everything has changed, in ways not even our heroine fully understands. Apparently 12 hours have passed since she passed out after killing Theophanie, and a lot has happened in that interim. The problem is, Violet doesnt have any memory of those events, because Imogen used her signet to erase them. And finding out what happened during that stretch of timeand what those events mean comes nextwill undoubtedly be a big part of the plot of the next book.Why would Violet tell Imogen to erase her memories? There could be many reasons. But she clearly married Xaden, so at some point Violet agreed to whatever Xadens unknown plan is. It seems safe to assume that erasing her memories is so she doesnt unwittingly reveal that plan to anyone else, be it venin, memory-readers like Dain or any other as-yet-unidentified inntinnsics who might be able to unknowingly glean the truth from her mind.The Missing Riders and Dragon EggsIn Onyxs Storms final chapter, we also learn that several dragons and riders were killed during the 12 hours that Violet cant remember. There are also four missing riders and, most troublingly, at least six missing dragon eggs. Imogen confirms that Garrick is one of the missing riders but the the other three remain unidentified. Did they disappear with Xaden? Were they turned as well? Or have they headed off on some secret secondary mission that Violet simply cant remember?As for the dragon eggs, its certainly possible that venin could have stolen or destroyed them during the fighting. But it seems important to remember that during Violet and Quest Squads travels earlier in the book, we learned that the Isle Kingdoms are obsessed with dragons, and want some of their own. Trading in dragons is forbidden, but Umbriel offered Violet a military alliance in exchange for 12 dragon eggs. Quest Squad immediately shot that deal down, but it seems very possible that someone may be striking some sort of similar bargain using the missing eggs. Twelve hours certainly doesnt seem like a ton of time for major geopolitical deal-making, but stranger things have happened in this series and with so many dead dragons and riders maybe Navarre cant afford to be as picky about such things as they have in the past. Key question: Did the dragons approve this mission, if it did indeed happen? And, if so, why only six eggs? Was that all that was available in the hatching ground? Or is this some kind of compromise?Adarna and the IridsMuch of Onyx Storm is concerned with the search for the mysterious seventh dragon breed and finding answers about Adarnas heritage. To be honest, Quest Squad doesnt do a super great job of tracking them down and probably never would have found them if a pack of irids (the name for Adarnas species) hadnt literally walked right up to Violet and said hello. Unfortunately for Adarnas hopes, her dragon family are kind of jerks. Dedicated pacifists, they refuse to involve themselves in human affairs and basically left Adarnawho they refer to as the criterionbehind in the hatching ground as a test to see if mankind had evolved enough to stop using dragons as weapons of war. (Spoiler alert: Humanity fails.)We all have a lot of questions about irids and their powers, and though Adarna disappears to go learn from her people for a bit before returning to Violets side during the battle, we still dont know much about them as a breed by the end of Onyx Storm. What we do know is that they are incredibly magical, enough to manipulate the bonds between dragons and riders and potentially (probably?) even between dragons themselves. Adarna breaks her bond with Violet (or at least suppresses it enough that the connection is negligible) and odds are decent that shes somehow manipulated or broken the mating bond between Tairn and Sgaeyl as well. When Violet awakes at Riorson House, she cant communicate with Tairn and their connection feels foggy, as though hes in some sort of deep sleep. Which, lets be real, sounds an awful lot like Violets reaction after her bond with Adarna was broken.Who Are the Six Most Powerful Riders?Its been mentioned several times now in this series that this is the first time both a lightning wielder and a shadow wielder have been alive at the same time since the First Six riders walked the earth. The implication here is that the signets of the six original riders are somehow being replicated (reincarnated?) at this precise moment, most likely to give The Continent a fighting chance to defeat the venin. But who would our Fourth Wing Six be?Obviously Violet is one of them, with her powerful lightning ability. Lynx manifesting shadow powers feels super important in the wake of Xaden turning venin. (Magic craves balance after all.) Garrick can basically teleport. (Though its also possible hes venin now as well, but for the sake of argument lets assume he isnt.) Miras unique ability to manipulate wards seems as though it will be necessary in the future, particularly since she really, really should have died in Onyx Storm. Other likely options for the final two slots: Ridoc (with his newfound skill at freezing the water in the bodies of living beings), Sloane (could her siphoning ability drain venin power back into the earth?), Aaric (a pre-cog!), or even Brennan (he certainly seems to be the most powerful mender in generations).Whats Bodhis Second Signet?The question of Bodhis second signet may be more important than ever given that theres at least even odds that Bodhis a venin at this point. But while Onyx Storm sort of backhand confirms that he has one; he tells Violet I dont have a second signet just like Xaden doesnt. After all, we know Xaden does have one, meaning that Bodhis second ability is probably also an inntinnsic power, which could get him killed if it was discovered.What Does This All Mean For Book 4?This all leaves a ton of questions for the next book in the Fourth Wing saga to answer. But whats most interesting about the series third installment is that Onyx Storms ending most likely means that Yarros will have to switch to a more consistent multiple-POV format in terms of telling its story. There are too many things that happened that Violet, as our primary narrator, likely wasnt present foror simply doesnt know. (And is unlikely to remember, given the nature of Imogens gift.) Xaden, Sgaeyl, Imogen, and likely several others (Adarna?) were clearly involved in whatever events took place during the 12 hours missing from Violets memories, and well need someone to recount those events to us. (Dragon egg heist? Dragon bond severing? Wedding ceremony?). The shifting POV chapters at the end of Onyx Storm almost certainly herald a similar format for its sequel in some way.But whatever happens in Book 4, well probably be waiting a while to find out. Yarros, who has a chronic illness, wrote the first three books in her Empyrean series in just 20 months. Shes said the pace was hard on her health, so the author is planning on taking a break before writing the next installment. During a recent Good Morning America interview, Yarros did say that the final two books in the series have already been plotted out, however. So fingers crossed the wait passes swiftly!Onyx Storm is out now, published by Red Tower Books, an imprint of Entangled Publishing.

I have an AirTag on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. Thats what the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is for. Disguised inside a thin, credit-card form factor, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder connects to the Find My app on your iPhone, so you can follow its location, and it even houses a speaker so you can make it beep to help you find your wallet when it inevitably gets lost somewhere in your home.Read on for my review SetupSetup is super simple. Although it ostensibly supports its own app and Android, I have used it solely through the Apple Find My app built into the phone. I didnt even download the SwitchBot app at all. To set up, you open Find My, tap Add Item, and press and hold the button on the Wallet Finder card for a couple of seconds. You then choose a name and emoji icon to identify it later. By default, it suggested Benjamins Keys, but I renamed it to Benjamins Wallet, selected one of the wallet-adjacent available emojis, and pressed Continue and I was done. Then, it just slips into one of the empty card pockets in my wallet.How it tracks locationAs a reminder, Find My accessories do not have GPS. Instead, they broadcast a low-energy Bluetooth signal that nearby Apple devices like iPhones, iPads and Macs pick up on. The location is then transmitted securely and privately to the Find My network, so you can hopefully locate and retrieve your lost item.Even if you are miles away, as long as someone with an Apple device is nearby, the wallet will be locatable on the map in the Find My app.Theres also no ongoing subscription or other costs to worry about (unlike some competitors).As demonstrated by the success of AirTags, the Find My network works really well and the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is just as effective. If your item is stationary, and nearby one of the billion iOS devices in the world, it wont take too long for its location to appear in Find My. If the item is moving, location updates are slightly delayed behind real-time, however.You can also use the Find My app to mark your item as explicitly lost. Then, if someone else finds your wallet and wants to help give it back to its rightful owner, they can use the Identify Found Item feature in Find My which will present your contact information to help arrange returning it to you. The upcoming iOS 18.2 update even adds the ability to make a shareable link to send to others to help assist in tracking down your lost items.Finding nearby using the speakerUnlike an AirTag, the Wallet Finder does not incorporate an ultra-wide band radio. That means it lacks the Precision Finding feature that the AirTag offers when in close proximity.However, the integrated speaker in the Wallet Finder more than suffices for the job of finding your lost wallet. When in Bluetooth range, the card emits a reasonably loud tone. It is slightly less loud than the sound an AirTag makes, and naturally gets a bit muffed when ensconced inside a closed wallet, but it is still audible, more than enough for you to hear it from a good distance away.For the (embarrassingly common) case of when Ive misplaced my wallet somewhere inside my house, I can now just open the Find My app, press Play Sound, and instantly hear which room it is in.Find My also works with the Siri voice assistant, as an added convenience. For example, I can shout wheres my wallet? at my HomePod, and it will start pinging it for me.Safety and trackingIve been using Pebblebee Card for the last couple of years and I love it! They released a new version recently that has even longer battery life. Rechargeable also! View all commentsJust like AirTags, the Wallet Finder is marketed as a device to help recover lost items. It is not designed to address problems of theft or nefariously track other people. If the card is separated from its owner for a period of time, the speaker will emit a noise to make people aware of its presence. It will also trigger Unknown Item Moving With You alerts on any nearby iPhones in the vicinity.Its also worth pointing out that someone else with the card in their possession can deactivate the Find My connection, by pressing the button in a particular shutdown sequence.ConclusionIf used for its intended purpose, the SwitchBot Wallet Finder is a very effective and great value for money. While obviously designed to be kept inside a wallet, it even has a built-in hole cutout if you did want to slip it on some kind of lanyard or keychain. I highly recommend it.Perhaps the only drawback to be aware of is that the Wallet Finder card has no means of replacing the battery. It is a single use consumable, rated for about 3 years of usage. But the contents of your wallet are valuable enough that it probably makes financial sense to simply buy another when it eventually dies. You just have to be okay with yourself regarding the environmental waste.Add 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel

Feb 10, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Data ProtectionZimbra has released software updates to address critical security flaws in its Collaboration software that, if successfully exploited, could result in information disclosure under certain conditions.The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-25064, carries a CVSS score of 9.8 out of a maximum of 10.0. It has been described as an SQL injection bug in the ZimbraSync Service SOAP endpoint affecting versions prior to 10.0.12 and 10.1.4.Stemming from a lack of adequate sanitization of a user-supplied parameter, the shortcoming could be weaponized by authenticated attackers to inject arbitrary SQL queries that could retrieve email metadata by "manipulating a specific parameter in the request."Zimbra also said it addressed another critical vulnerability related to stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in the Zimbra Classic Web Client. The flaw is yet to be assigned a CVE identifier."The fix strengthens input sanitization and enhances security," the company said in an advisory, adding the issue has been fixed in versions 9.0.0 Patch 44, 10.0.13, and 10.1.5.Another vulnerability addressed by Zimbra is CVE-2025-25065 (CVSS score: 5.3), a medium-severity server-side request forgery (SSRF) flaw in the RSS feed parser component that allows for unauthorized redirection to internal network endpoints.The security defect has been patched in versions 9.0.0 Patch 43, 10.0.12, and 10.1.4. Customers are advised to update to the latest versions of Zimbra Collaboration for optimal protection.Found this article interesting? Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn to read more exclusive content we post.SHARE

The architect, working with Dublin-based conservation specialist Howley Hayes Cooney, will create an estate-wide masterplan covering the world-famous universitys 200 buildings.According to the practice, its work will pave the way for the universitys future evolution while respecting and enhancing its existing built heritage which ranges from 18th-century courtyards to 20th-century masterpieces such as ABKs iconic 1967 Berkeley Library.The masterplan aims to make the campus more inclusive, engaging better with the city and supporting the universitys 2030 decarbonisation strategy.AdvertisementA spokesperson for the team said: [We] will work across the entire estate to realise this potential, engaging with students and staff and identifying opportunities for Trinity to use its places and spaces more creatively, sustainably and effectively.The search for the estimated 1 million contract began back in 2022.The appointment comes eight years after Trinity chose Perkins+Will to design a 840 million innovation campus on a prominent 2.2haplot overlooking Grand Canal Dock and a short distance from Daniel Libeskinds landmark Bord Gis Energy Theatre.Trinity College sits opposite the former Irish Houses of Parliament. It was founded in 1592 and is the oldest university in the country. It currently has 22,000 students and 3,500 staff.Historic buildings on the universitys main site include the Thomas Burgh-designed 1732 Old Library where the famous Book of Kells is kept.AdvertisementAllies and Morrison has a studio in Dublin and is already working elsewhere in Ireland, including on the Town Centre First programme which is helping to revitalise town centres across the country. Source:Ros KavanaghPrinting House Square, Trinity College Dublin, by McCullough Mulvin Architects (2022)Project dataLocation Dublin, IrelandClient Trinity College DublinProject type Education with masterplanning and urban planningConservation expert Howley Hayes CooneyLandscape architect Dermot FoleyPlanning Declan BrassilCost AecomCivil and structures, project supervisor for the design process (PSDP) TobinTransport Transport InsightsMEP, energy and fire consultantBuro Happold Source:G. & T. CramptonTrinity Colleges Berkeley Library in Dublin

Completed for the London Borough of Newham, the Plashet Road housing complex consists of 100 per cent affordable dwellings, 74 per cent of which are family units.Levitt Bernsteins first social housing project designed to Passivhaus standards has achieved Passivhaus Classic certification a first for a scheme delivered by Newham Council.The site is surrounded by 12 retained mature plane trees on three sides, and the building responds sensitively to the sites context by being set back from the street, with spacious green areas and new planting around the perimeter. This, together with a landscaped courtyard, is designed to enhance biodiversity on the site.AdvertisementThe elevational treatment offers a modern interpretation of the surrounding vernacular, drawing on patterns and brickwork found in neighbouring streets, with a continuous diamond pattern running along the top of a red brick plinth.The dual- and triple-aspect homes optimise natural ventilation and daylight, supporting low-carbon living while minimising maintenance costs.Architects viewPlashet Road was the first Passivhaus scheme for many on the project team. An early decision was taken to make the building as responsive to Passivhaus principles as possible, letting these inform the design as it developed.Conceived as a courtyard development, initially the living spaces and balconies faced on to the courtyard, with access decks wrapping around the outer perimeter. A fundamental design decision was taken in response to Passivhaus principles to flip the arrangement so the majority of living spaces and balconies instead faced west or south, with access decks facing east or north.This optimised the layouts in response to the sun's path around the building, with living spaces benefiting from solar gain in winter months and higher daylight levels, balconies benefiting from a sunnier aspect at times they are more likely to be used, and access decks in locations where these benefits are less critical.This arrangement also brings more activity to the courtyard and reduces the lengths of access decks while ensuring active street frontages.Nicola Jaques, associate, Levitt BernsteinPassivhaus consultants viewWe are delighted to have been part of the design and delivery of these new Passivhaus-certified, low-carbon homes. The rigour of the Passivhaus standard helped focus on delivering a high-quality building, through quality checks of calculations, documentation and construction by the independent Passivhaus Certifier, Warm. The outcome will be low energy bills and low carbon emissions for residents over the entire life of the building.Will South, Passivhaus Designer, EtudeClients viewWhen Newham Council decided to redesign an existing scheme for the Plashet Road site in West Ham, opportunities arose for a refreshed client brief, to create a more efficient development and to provide homes that would be aligned with the councils emerging energy strategy.The design phase was characterised by a very intensive period of meetings between the clients design and cost consultants and the design team members, exploring and navigating principles of Passivhaus, complex details and specifications.It was a steep learning curve for many, and at the same time extremely enjoyable working with Levitt Bernstein and the energy consultant Etude, which threw their collective knowledge and enthusiasm into it to deliver a very energy-efficient scheme at large scale. The reward for their hard work is the recently received Passivhaus certificate.Geertje Kreuziger, ex-design adviser to Newham Council, (worked on the Plashet Road scheme from inception to planning application submission) Source:Levitt BernsteinProject dataStart on site March 2021Completiondate January 2024Gross internal floor area 6,559m2Gross (internal + external) floor area 7,411m2Site area 4,093m2Form of contract or procurement route Design and BuildConstruction cost UndisclosedArchitect Levitt BernsteinClient London Borough of NewhamStructural engineer Heyne Tillett SteelM&E consultant Max FordhamQuantity surveyor Philip Pank PartnershipPassivhaus consultant EtudeSustainability consultant XC02Daylight consultant XC02Fire consultant Joule GroupLandscape consultant Levitt BernsteinAcoustic consultant Max FordhamProject manager Role carried out by London Borough of NewhamPrincipal designer Levitt BernsteinCDM coordinator Role carried out by London Borough of NewhamBuilding control Newham Building ControlMain contractor Bugler DevelopmentsCAD software used RevitNB: The project team listed is the pre-planning team. Levitt Bernstein and Etude were the only consultants to continue post-planning, working for the contractor along with their delivery team.Environmental performance dataSpace heating demand 19.1 kWh/m2/yrHeat load 9.9 W/m2Energy use intensity (EUI) 48.8 kWh/m2/yrAirtightness at 50pa 0.86 m3/h.m2On-site energy generation 0%Overall area-weighted u-value (including windows and doors) 0.335 w/m2kOverall area-weighted u-value (excluding windows and doors) 0.121 w/m2kAnnual CO2 emissions 2.0 kgCO2/m2

Yes, Dragon Quest 12 is still in development, says series creatorAny-slime soon.Image credit: Square Enix News by Ed Nightingale Deputy News Editor Published on Feb. 10, 2025 Dragon Quest 12 is still in development, series creator Yuji Horii has confirmed.The latest in the long-running RPG series was first announced back in 2021 but little has been seen since beyond the initial teaser trailer.Over the weekend, though, Horii held a livestream with this radio show group KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku (thanks Automaton) where he confirmed the development team is "working hard on Dragon Quest 12".Dragon Quest 12 teaser trailerWatch on YouTubeFurther details are expected to be released little by little, though nothing more was revealed at this time.Back in May last year, Horii also acknowledged Dragon Quest 12 on social media, stating the development team wanted to make a game "worthy of the final contributions of the two people who passed away".Those two people are Dragon Quest character designer Akira Toriyama and composer Koichi Sugiyama, who had worked on every game in the series before their deaths.Horii's comments came shortly after Dragon Quest series producer Yu Miyake stepped down from his role to oversee Square Enix's mobile game division, putting Dragon Quest 12's development into question.Now, in his livestream, Horii apologised for confusion around the game's development and denied it had been cancelled.Little else is known about Dragon Quest 12, though at the series' 35th anniversary livestream Horii stated the classic turn-based battle system will be altered and the tone will be darker and aimed at adults.In its latest earnings report, Square Enix stated Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake exceeded sales expectations. Previously it reported sales of 2m copies, with the game becoming 2024's biggest game in Japan after just a week on sale.While similar remakes of Dragon Quest 1 and 2 are expected this year, anticipation is building for the next full release in the series to build on the success of Dragon Quest 3.

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Side Quest TrackedDon't worry, Dragon Quest die-hards, Square Enix is "working hard" on the 12th game, and it's hoping to drip feed you details as soon as it canThe game was first announced way back in 2021.Image credit: Square Enix News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Feb. 10, 2025 Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate has been missing in action for a while, but its series creator promises it's still trudging along.We've known that Dragon Quest 12 has been in the works since at least 2019, and it was officially announced with the subtitle The Flames of Fate way back in 2021, four years ago now. Things have been a bit quiet when it comes to the 12th game in the intervening years, but Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii did actually share an update on the game over the weekend, even if it was just a small one. As part of a livestream with his radio show group KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku, Horii shared that the team dev team is currently "working hard on Dragon Quest 12", and that he's hoping they can share new information about it bit by bit (translations via Automaton).To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Fans were a bit concerned about the fact of Dragon Quest 12 last year due to the fact that long-time Dragon Quest producer Yu Miyake moved to Square Enix's mobile games division, stepping down from his position as producer. In May of last year, following said departure, Horii shared an update, which was also literally just a "don't worry, the game is still in the works" type of update, but at least this most recent update does still confirm that progress is happening.Right now, there's not much known about Dragon Quest 12 in general. Horii suggested at its announcement that the battle system might be different, and that it'll be targeted more towards adults, though perhaps with Final Fantasy 16 not doing quite as well as Square Enix had hoped it might have shifted to a more broader audience. It's also aiming for a simultaneous worldwide release, so whenever it does finally come out, you can potentially celebrate on the same day as Japan.

As players had been expecting given how hard it was teased throughout last week, the first anniversary of Helldivers 2's release has seen Arrowhead unleash a big Illuminate campaign that's taking a lot of work to try and hold off. Read more