“Dragon Quest the DIVE – To the Stage of Unseen Adventures,” an event commemorating the 40th anniversary of Square Enix’s popular “Dragon Quest” RPG series, will be held at Grand Front Osaka from January 26, 2027 (Tue) through March 14 (Sun) at Grand Front Osaka.
Centered around the immersive attraction “Dragon Quest VR RIDE,” the event features various experiences in different zones.
Pre-sale tickets, available exclusively through the Square Enix app, are currently on sale until 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 24, and limited-edition tickets that come with three types of specially framed pin badges are now available!
・ The exhibition will run from Tuesday, January 26, 2027, to Sunday, March 14, 2027, at the Knowledge Capital Event Lab in the North Building of Grand Front Osaka
・Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:59 p.m.); open daily during the exhibition period
・The main attraction is the immersive experience “Dragon Quest VR RIDE”
・Tickets including the limited-edition bonus “Legendary Sword Special Pin Badge 3-Piece Set” will also be on sale
Details of the Osaka venue for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition “the DIVE”
The Tokyo event surpassed 90,000 visitors and closed with all tickets sold out.
At the Osaka venue, after experiencing “Dragon Quest VR RIDE,” visitors can enjoy a variety of content in different areas.
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© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIXImmersive Attraction “Dragon Quest VR RIDE”
This attraction uses the latest VR device, the “Meta Quest 3,” and motion seats to let you race through the 360-degree world of “Dragon Quest.”
Experience the thrill of racing across grasslands on a Killer Panther, the excitement of dodging monsters that attack in the forest, and the exhilaration of flying through the sky while feeling the wind on your face.
*When using VR headsets, children aged 10 to 12 must be accompanied by a guardian and require the guardian’s consent.
*Children aged 4 to 9 and guests who cannot use VR headsets will enjoy the experience from “Non-VR Seats (video shown on a separate screen).” In this case, guardians must also experience the attraction from the “Non-VR Seats.”
*Children aged 3 and under and their guardians cannot experience this content.
*“Dragon Quest VR RIDE” is limited to one experience per ticket holder.
Scenes from the Tokyo Event
A video titled “Understand It in 100 Seconds! ‘Dragon Quest the DIVE’” has been released, offering a glimpse of the Tokyo event; visitors to the Osaka venue can experience similar content there as well.
Limited-Edition Perks for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition “the DIVE”
In addition to regular tickets, special tickets will be available that include three types of limited-edition pin badges—featuring “Roto’s Sword,” “Sky Sword,” and “Hero’s Sword: Revised”—framed and bearing the 40th-anniversary logo.
These event-exclusive items feature realistic depictions of the legendary swords, down to the finest details.
*Due to limited quantities, this offer ends when supplies run out.
*The limited-edition bonus “Legendary Sword Special Pin Badge 3-Piece Set” will be redeemed on-site on the day of the event.
Ticket Information for the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition “the DIVE”
Tickets are date-and-time-specific and available on a first-come, first-served basis for all dates. and ticket sales will be divided into three phases.
The admission price includes access to the immersive attraction “Dragon Quest VR RIDE.”
Square Enix App-Exclusive Pre-sale
The sales period is from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, to 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/ SQUARE ENIX| Ticket Type | Weekdays | Weekends & Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| With Exclusive Bonus: Adults (13 and older) | 9,100 yen (tax included) | 9,400 yen (tax included) |
| With Exclusive Bonus: Child (Ages 12 and Under) | 7,100 yen (tax included) | 7,400 yen (tax included) |
| Standard Adult (13 and older) | 3,100 yen (tax included) | 3,400 yen (tax included) |
| Standard: Children (ages 12 and under) | 1,100 yen (tax included) | 1,400 yen (tax included) |
La-Tike Exclusive Pre-sale
Tickets will be on sale from 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, until 11:59 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX| Ticket Type | Weekdays | Weekends & Holidays |
|---|---|---|
| With Exclusive Bonus: Adult (13 and older) | 9,300 yen (tax included) | 9,600 yen (tax included) |
| With Exclusive Bonus: Child (12 and under) | 7,300 yen (tax included) | 7,600 yen (tax included) |
| Standard Adult (13 and older) | 3,300 yen (tax included) | 3,600 yen (tax included) |
| Standard Child (12 and under) | 1,300 yen (tax included) | 1,600 yen (tax included) |
Lawson Ticket General Sales
Sales begin on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Prices vary depending on whether tickets are purchased before the exhibition period (until January 25) or during the exhibition period (January 26 onward).
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX| Ticket Type | Pre-Event Weekdays | Pre-Event Weekends and Holidays | During Event Weekdays | During Event Weekends and Holidays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Exclusive Bonus: Adult (Ages 13 and up) | 9,300 yen (tax included) | 9,600 yen (tax included) | 9,800 yen (tax included) | 10,000 yen (tax included) |
| With Exclusive Perks: Child (12 and under) | 7,300 yen (tax included) | 7,600 yen (tax included) | 7,800 yen (tax included) | 8,000 yen (tax included) |
| Standard Adult (13 and older) | 3,300 yen (tax included) | 3, ,600 yen (tax included) | 3,800 yen (tax included) | 4,000 yen (tax included) |
| Standard Child (12 and under) | 1,300 yen (tax included) | 1,600 yen (tax included) | 1,800 yen (tax included) | 2,000 yen (tax included) |
*You may purchase up to 6 tickets per transaction.
*One preschooler may enter free of charge with each paying adult.
*The above prices include admission to the immersive attraction “Dragon Quest VR RIDE.”
*In addition to the ticket price, various fees such as payment processing fees will be added to the total amount. Please check the total amount displayed when confirming your order.
*The “Square Enix App Exclusive Pre-sale” is available through the “Square Enix App,” an application for iOS and Android devices operated by Square Enix, (free) operated by Square Enix.
Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition “the DIVE” Collaboration Café & Post-Event Online Sales
The Osaka venue is scheduled to feature a collaboration café with a menu different from that of the Tokyo venue. Details regarding the menu will be announced at a later date.
Please note that, based on the operational experience at the Tokyo venue, the collaboration café at the Osaka venue will be open **only to those with event tickets**.
Regarding original merchandise, a post-event online sale will be held for visitors to both the Tokyo and Osaka venues from 10:00 AM on Friday, April 2, 2027, through 11:59 PM on Monday, April 19, 2027.
*One ticket is valid for one person for a single visit at any time during the event period.
*This event ticket does not guarantee access to the collaboration café. Depending on crowd conditions, you may not be able to visit.
*Please check the official website for details on the products available for post-event online sales, sales format, delivery dates, and other information.
Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition in Osaka Opens January 26!
© ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX| Official Website | Dragon Quest the DIVE Official Website |
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| Event Name | Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition: “Dragon Quest the DIVE – To the Stage of Unseen Adventures -” |
| Dates | January 26, 2027 (Tue) – March 14, 2027 (Sun) *Open daily during the exhibition period |
| Hours | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last admission at 7:59 PM) |
| Venue | Grand Front Osaka North Building, Knowledge Capital Event Lab (B1F, Grand Front Osaka North Building, 3-1 Ofuka-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture) |
| Directions | 3-minute walk from JR “Osaka” Station / 5-minute walk from “Umeda” Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line / 3-minute walk from Hankyu “Osaka-Umeda” Station / 5-minute walk from Hanshin “Osaka-Umeda” Station |
| Tickets | Square Enix App Exclusive Pre-sale: September 8, 2026 (Tue) 10:00 AM – September 24, 2026 (Thu) 11:59 PM Lawson Ticket Exclusive Pre-sale: Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 10:00 AM – Tuesday, September 24, 2026, 11:59 PM Lawson Ticket General Sale: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – |
| Organizers | Tohokushinsha Co., Ltd. / Square Enix Co., Ltd. |
| Official X | @dq40th_dive |
| Inquiries | Tohokushinsha Co., Ltd. Email: [email protected]. jp |
| Directions & Map | View on Google Maps |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Dragon Quest 40th Anniversary Exhibition “the DIVE” in Osaka
When and where is the exhibition being held?
From Tuesday, January 26, 2027 through March 14 (Sun) at the Knowledge Capital Event Lab in the North Building of Grand Front Osaka. The exhibition will be open every day during this period, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last admission at 7:59 p.m.).
When can I start purchasing tickets?
An advance sale exclusive to the Square Enix app begins on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.; the Lawticket-exclusive pre-sale begins on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:00 a.m.; and general sales via Lawticket begin on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:00 a.m.
How much do tickets cost?
Prices vary depending on the sales channel and timing. Regular tickets for the Square Enix App-exclusive presale start at 3,100 yen for adults (tax included, weekdays), while prices during the general sale on Law Ticket range up to 4,000 yen for adults (tax included, weekends and holidays).
What are the limited-edition perks?
It is a set of three special pin badges—featuring the “Sword of Loto,” “Sword of the Heavens,” and “Sword of the Hero: Revised”—each framed and bearing the 40th-anniversary logo. Purchasers of tickets with this exclusive bonus can redeem them at the venue on the day of the event.
Are there any age restrictions for the VR RIDE?
Children aged 10 to 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have their consent. Children aged 4 to 9 and anyone unable to use the headset will experience the attraction from “non-VR seats”; children aged 3 and under and their guardians are not permitted to participate.
Is the collaboration café open to everyone?
The collaboration café at the Osaka venue is open only to event ticket holders. One ticket admits one person, and the café may be visited once during the event period, regardless of the date or time.
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