Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is setting sail in 2026
Square Enix have announced that Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is bringing one of the series biggest entries back to players and will do so on February 5, so only mere months away. Check out the reveal trailer for the game below.
The game will release onto Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on February 5 and is a complete remake of the original game, well likely the Nintendo 3DS release.
Something you might have noticed is that the sports a unique look. That is because 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. If this sounds familiar to you, that is because Fantasian did something very similar.
The games 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.
For those worried about story changes, you need not be, as the story is here in full, though some parts have been streamlined to make it easier to follow. Along with that, the game will see a host of gameplay updates, including completely redesigned menus, to allow for ease of access to information.
As for getting the game, it will release both physically and digitally, but as you might have guessed the Nintendo Switch 2 release is a Game Key Card. There is a collectors edition for the game, and is exclusive from Square Enix. It can be obtained for any console version of the game.
The game will release on February 5 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
