Square Enix announced that DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is launching on February 5, 2026. The game is a remake of DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past released in 2000. It offers a standalone and epic single-player RPG adventure experience that returning fans and new players are sure to enjoy.
As part of this announcement, a new trailer has been released which can be viewed here.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined builds on the beloved original game where the colorful cast of characters unlock a one-of-a-kind storyline across multiple islands and discover the adventure piece by piece. This modern RPG offers fresh visuals, refined gameplay, and tightened pacing for a truly unforgettable experience.
Hand-Crafted Aesthetic
The original game had its character designs made by none other than world-renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama. For this new title, it's been reimagined into a charming 3D art style with the use of dolls actually created in the real world. Meanwhile, the environments and dungeons have been brought to life through a unique hand-crafted and diorama-style aesthetic that vividly illustrates the beloved world of the DRAGON QUEST series.
Thrilling Battle System
The turn-based battle system has been overhauled with significant changes to allow for more dynamic and thrilling battles. These include an updated vocation system that features a "Moonlighting" mechanic. Another change is that players are going to be able to use two vocations at one. There's also the "Let Loose" ability that can be activated when a character gets worked up. Finally, the new "Monster Master" vocation feature introduces the "Positive Reinforcement" vocational perk that summons powerful monsters to assault any enemy.
Enhanced Story
While it remains faithful to the original story, the narrative of DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined has been improved to provide a more streamlined story experience. In addition to the main adventure, players can enjoy optional side quests, stories and minigames.
Players can unlock, expand, and explore different worlds by collecting fragments and completing tablets. The varied worlds feature bustling towns to visit, challenging dungeons to conquer, quests to partake on and so much more. Players get to journey alongside characters like Keifer, the prince of Estard, and Maribel, the daughter of a mayor, as well as many other allies and enemies.
DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is released for the PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on Windows. It's also out for consoles PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
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