Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Sets Sail February 5th, 2026

Nope, it’s not your imagination. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is real!

In the recent Nintendo Direct, we caught our first glimpse of this upcoming remake of Dragon Quest VII: Warriors of Eden, originally released on PS1 and later remade as Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past on 3DS. Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will launch on February 5th, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.

Peek at the gorgeous visuals in the official trailer:

According to Square Enix, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined’s story has been tightened up and will now move at a better pace. As also shown in the trailer, the world is “reimagined” to have a brighter and colorful 3D look intended to still capture the tone of the original game.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Overview

DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined is an epic RPG that offers a compelling tale of discovery across time itself.

It begins on Estard Island – a secluded island nestled in a vast ocean. A simple moment of curiosity leads a group of childhood friends into an epic adventure across both the past and present, where they uncover malevolent forces and the true nature of their world.

As the game’s name implies, it’s a full remake of DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, which originally released in 2000 in Japan on PlayStation and 2001 in North America. It later received a remake for Nintendo 3DS, which released February 2013 in Japan and 2016 in North America, Europe and Australasia.

This new version of the game features a new hand-crafted visual aesthetic that brings the world and its characters to life like never before! Not only that, but revamped battle mechanics and quality-of-life features make the game feel fresh and modern – whether you’re a new player or series veteran.

The story has also been significantly streamlined. Told through a series of vignettes with an overarching narrative, it’s been reworked to be pacier and more accessible to players – while still maintaining the narrative depth the game is known for.

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Preorder Details

Fans can start pre-ordering later today at the Square Enix Store. There will be a Standard Edition ($59.99 USD), a Digital Deluxe Edition ($74.99), and a Collector’s Edition ($249.99). Here’s what’s included in every edition.

Early Bird Bonus In-Game Items

• DRAGON QUEST VIII costume for the protagonist
• 3 Seeds of Proficiency

Digital Deluxe Edition

This digital edition of the game includes:

• DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined base game

DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined “Additional DLC Sets”

• Additional DLC – The Road of Regal Wretches
• Additional DLC – Luminary’s Livery
• Additional DLC – Jam-Packed Swag Bag
• 48 hours of early access
• White Wolf Costume (Appearance changing costume for Ruff)

Please note that the Road of Regal Wretches, Luminary’s Livery and Jam-Packed Swag Bag DLC will also be available to purchase separately.

Collector’s Edition

Available exclusively from the Square Enix Store, this bumper pack will delight DRAGON QUEST fans old and new!

It includes:

• DRAGON QUEST Smile Slime Plush – Medium Slime DQVIIR version
• DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined SteelBook Case
• DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined Ship in a Bottle Figure
• White Wolf Costume (Appearance changing costume for Ruff)

DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined “Additional DLC Sets”

• Additional DLC – The Road of Regal Wretches
• Additional DLC – Luminary’s Livery
• Additional DLC – Jam-Packed Swag Bag

Please note that the Road of Regal Wretches, Luminary’s Livery and Jam-Packed Swag Bag DLC will also be available to purchase separately.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined releases on February 5th, 2026, for PS5, XSX, Switch 2, Switch, and PC via Steam.

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