Square Enix Announces Dragon Quest VII Demo for 2026

Square Enix announced a free demo for the upcoming remake Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, set to launch on January 7, 2026, giving players an early look at the game's opening hours just weeks before its full release on February 5. The demo will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam, allowing participants to carry over their progress to the complete version upon purchase.

The announcement accompanied the public release of the game's opening movie, a cinematic sequence that captures the fairy tale aesthetics central to the Dragon Quest series. The video introduces the story's starting village, an isolated community cut off from the wider world, and highlights the camaraderie among the three protagonists: the unnamed player character, the rebellious prince Kiefer, and Maribel, the spirited daughter of the town's wealthiest merchant. It also offers glimpses of supporting characters and key adventures, setting the stage for the heroes' journey to confront the Demon King Orgodemir after a mysterious call to action draws them beyond their borders.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined reworks the 2000 PlayStation original, Dragon Quest...