Report: Square Enix Developing Dragon Quest VII Remake, Planned for Release in 2026
Following the success of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. Square Enix looks to re-release another entry in the franchise.
MP1st has learned that Square Enix is currently developing a remake of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, the beloved 2000 classic originally released for the first PlayStation. This information comes from internal documents we’ve seen that outline several upcoming projects tied to the publisher’s top franchises, all scheduled for this fiscal year or early next year.
The key word here is “remake”—and that’s exactly how it’s labeled internally. This distinction is crucial, as Square Enix has previously referred to other updated Dragon Quest titles (such as Dragon Quest III, IV, and the upcoming I & II) as HD Remakes. The explicit use of the term remake strongly suggests a more ambitious reimagining of Dragon Quest VII than a simple graphical upgrade.
Dragon Quest 7 Re-release Not Just a Remaster
While the full scale of the remake remains unknown at this point, the fact that the company itself refers to it as a remake (and not a remaster) speaks volumes. Square Enix typically reserves that terminology for projects involving significant changes—whether in visuals, gameplay, or structure—rather than for 1:1 ports with visual polish.
Fans will recall that Dragon Quest VII was later re-released on the Nintendo 3DS with updated visuals and various improvements, and was generally well received; however, the version currently in development appears to go well beyond that effort.
Target Release Window: Q4 FY26 or Early FY27
Editorial Note: Header updated with correct fiscal year, as Square Enix is currently in Fiscal Year 2026, with quarter four ending in March 2027. FY27 begins March 31, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2027.
According to the document, the Dragon Quest VII Remake is one of the final titles slated for release in this internal roadmap. The current plan is for the game to launch in the last quarter of the current fiscal year or at the very beginning of the next, meaning the plan is to launch in early 2026 at the latest, earliest (Square Enix’s current Fiscal year ends in March 2026) if things remain on track. This positions it as a potential major closing title for Square Enix’s fiscal calendar, or an early tentpole for the next.
I also had the chance to view a brief teaser showing the game’s logo against a cloudy background, a minimalist but evocative reveal, likely intended for internal use or future marketing material.
The latest Dragon Quest game launched by Square Enix was the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, released last year. We were blown away at this remake, and said in our review, “Whether it’s taking down hordes of Slimes or fighting to save the world, there is always something magical about Dragon Quest and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake showcases why it is still one of the best entries in the series more than 36 years after its initial release.”
Stay tuned to MP1st for more on this developing story as we learn more about Square Enix’s remake plans and what fans can expect from this return to a JRPG classic.
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Rather than remake DQ IX, SE opts for the most tedious entry in the series. Great!
Not sure I believe it,. Unless you can prove you seen the “internal documents” as well as the opening video,.
Honestly the only one I care about getting a remaster after 1-3 is 8. 4-7 have been re-released a few times already. 7 had a really boring cast and dumb plot.
A remaster of 8 like how they remastered Persona 3 would be really cool.