Dragon Quest VII Reimagined announced for February 5, 2026

Square Enix has confirmed a full remake of its 2000 roleplaying game Dragon Quest VII, unveiling Dragon Quest VII Reimagined with a February 5, 2026 release for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X and S, and PC. The announcement, made during Nintendo Direct, described the project as a from-the-ground-up reimagining that updates the original's graphics, story pacing and combat while retaining the core adventure that made the title a major franchise entry.

Square Enix said the Reimagined edition adopts "charming diorama visuals" and retains Akira Toriyama's character aesthetics by translating them into a new three-dimensional look. The publisher added that character models were inspired by dolls created in the real world to produce a toylike presentation. The remake will also include full voice acting, streamlined storytelling delivered through a series of vignettes and optional side quests, minigames and other extras designed to modernize the experience for new players.

Combat and character progression have been overhauled, according to Square Enix. The vocation system has been updated with new vocational perks, and a Moonlighting mechanic lets...