Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Announced for Release on Feb. 5, 2026; Key Features of the Remake Revealed
Back in July, we reported that a Dragon Quest 7 remake is in development at Square Enix, and it will be released sometime in 2026. As if you further needed convincing that our reports are the real deal, Square Enix confirmed it today as the company announced Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is not just a remaster, as Square Enix calls it a “bold new remake of the RPG classic,” and it’s due for release on Feb. 5, 2026, on the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
Dragon Quest 7 Remake Is Real and Here Are Its Key Features
It’ll be more than a simple visual upgrade, as it will even feature new quality-of-life improvements.
- 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.
There will be a physical Collector’s Edition set for release on the same day, which is available for pre-order starting today on all platforms.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined Collector’s Edition Contents
- 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
There’s also a Digital Deluxe edition, which will feature 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 version of the game will receive the Early Bird Bonus, which is a unqiue 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.
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