Among the many new games announced in recent days, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has become one of the projects that has not gone unnoticed by RPG lovers. The Square Enix title recovers the classic Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past from 2000 and is scheduled to be released on Feb 5, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam and Microsoft Store) and Nintendo Switch. To make this new version unique, Square Enix is implementing an artistic style that will make the game look like a living storybook.
About Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined builds on the beloved original game, which finds its colorful cast of characters unlocking a one-of-a-kind storyline across multiple islands, discovering the adventure piece by piece. The modern RPG features fresh visuals, refined gameplay and tightened pacing for a truly unforgettable experience.
Key features include:
- Hand-Crafted Aesthetic – The character designs, originally crafted by world-renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, have been reimagined into a charming 3D art style using dolls actually created in the real world. Environments and dungeons are also brought to life with a unique hand-crafted, diorama-style aesthetic that vividly illustrates the beloved world of the Dragon Quest series.
- Enhanced Story – While remaining faithful to the original story, the narrative of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has been enhanced to provide a more streamlined story experience. Alongside the main adventure, players can enjoy optional side quests, stories and minigames.
- Thrilling Battle System – The turn-based battle system has been overhauled with significant changes to offer more dynamic and thrilling battles, including an updated vocation system that features a “Moonlighting” mechanic, allowing players to use two vocations at one, a “Let Loose” ability that can be activated when a character gets worked up, and a new “Monster Master” vocation that introduces the “Positive Reinforcement” vocational perk that summons powerful monsters to assault any enemy.
- Memorable Characters – Journey alongside characters like Keifer, the prince of Estard, and Maribel, the daughter of a mayor, as well as many other allies and enemies.
- Sprawling Exploration – 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.
- Quality-of-Life Improvements – A host of quality-of-life improvements have been implemented in the game for a smooth experience, including a redesigned UI that will allow for easier access to information.
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Physical Collector’s Edition is also available to pre-order exclusively via the Square Enix e-Store. Launching the same day for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, the Collector’s Edition contains the following:
- Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined Standard Edition physical game
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined SteelBook Case
- Dragon Quest Smile Slime Plush
- Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Ship in a Bottle Figure
- The Road of Regal Wretches, Luminary’s Livery and Jam-Packed Swag Bag downloadable content packs and Ruff Costume DLC
In addition to the base game and Collector’s Edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition featuring 48 hours of early access, a unique costume for playable character Ruff and three paid DLC packs will be available at launch. Those who purchase any edition of the game early will also receive the Early Bird Bonus, which will give players a unique Dragon Quest VIII costume for the Hero and three Seeds of Proficiency, in-game items to help improve character stats. Finally, players who purchase the game digitally will receive a Slime Shield unique to each platform.
