During the latest Nintendo Direct last week Square Enix has announced Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, a remake of the 2000 game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past and the second remake of the game after the Nintendo 3DS version that have been released in 2013.
Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past tells the story of the Hero and his friends as they discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, they uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. The fate of the world now rests in your hands.
Key features of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined 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 will be released on 5 February 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2 and PC.
