Published May 7, 2026, 10:31 AM EDT

Three cheers for the class of 2026

Dragon Quest, Silent Hill and more inducted into World Video Game Hall of Fame

Image: The Strong Museum

Angry Birds , Dragon Quest , FIFA International Soccer , and Silent Hill have been inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The 2026 inductees beat out a group of beloved finalists, including Frogger , Galaga , League of Legends , Mega Man , PaRappa the Rapper, RuneScape, Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim , and Tokimeki Memorial .

The Dragon Quest series marks its 40th anniversary this year, and is widely considered to be the foundation for Japanese role-playing games, with its compelling narratives, unforgettable music, and mood of epic adventure.

"It would be difficult to imagine modern role-playing games without Dragon Quest.…