Yuji Horii, the genius behind Dragon Quest, has been honored with Japan's Order of the Rising Sun for his massive impact on gaming. At 71, he’s the first designer to snag this award, which celebrates contributions in various fields, minus military service. In his touching response, he credited his team and devoted fans who’ve been with him through his 40-year journey. The Dragon Quest series is still going strong, with recent hits like the HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I & II and the chart-topping Dragon Quest III.
Published on: 11/3/2025
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