Dragon Quest VR RIDE is the main attraction of the Dragon Quest the DIVE 40th anniversary exhibition, which ran in Tokyo from July 17 to September 6, 2026, and is set for Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027. The Osaka run includes a collab cafe open only to ticket holders.
The Dragon Quest VR RIDE is the centerpiece of the 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", announced by Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix on June 17, 2026 alongside two exhibition contents and an original merchandise lineup. Riders use Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats for a 360-degree adventure, crossing plains on a killer panther, dodging monsters in a forest, and flying through the sky with wind effects. A pre-show briefing precedes the ride, and groups of up to 16 ride at the same time.
The attraction opened inside the Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, which drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop.
On September 7, 2026, organizers set the Osaka dates: January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Ticket sales began September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, with a Lawson Ticket advance sale on October 6 and general sale on October 21. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai with the 40th anniversary logo. The Osaka collab cafe has a menu different from Tokyo's and admits only ticket holders, a restriction the organizers tied to how the Tokyo restaurant operated.
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Sep 7
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary exhibition Dragon Quest the DIVE will run in Osaka from January 26 to March 14, 2027, at Grand Front Osaka's North Building Knowledge Capital Event Lab. Tohokushinsha and Square Enix announced the dates on September 7. The Tokyo run, held July 17 to September 6 at Tokyu Plaza Harajuku's Harakado, drew more than 90,000 visitors and sold out all tickets. The main attraction is the Dragon Quest VR RIDE, an immersive ride using Meta Quest 3 headsets and motion seats. Riders cross plains on a killer panther, dodge monsters in a forest, and fly through the sky with wind effects. After the ride, visitors move through zones including a castle, field, town, and item shop. A special ticket includes a framed three-pin badge set of Roto's Sword, the Sky Sword, and the Hero's Sword Kai, with the 40th anniversary logo. Ticket sales begin September 8 at 10:00 through the Square Enix app, followed by a Lawson Ticket advance sale October 6 and general sale October 21. A collab cafe with a menu different from Tokyo's will also run, open only to ticket holders.
Jul 17
The Dragon Quest 40th anniversary event in Harajuku features a VR ride where participants mount a killer panther in a 360-degree adventure. The press preview revealed a setup using Meta Quest 3 headsets and a pre-show briefing, with groups of up to 16 experiencing the ride simultaneously.
Jun 17
Tohokushinsha Film and Square Enix revealed new details for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition "Dragon Quest the DIVE -To the Stage of an Unseen Adventure-", including the immersive VR ride, two exhibition contents, and a full lineup of original merchandise.