Thomas Williams
Square Enix finally figured out that they can remake all the past Dragon Quest games while Dragon Quest XII continues to bake in the development oven. Oh, and make absolute bank off of them worldwide.
The first trilogy of games will soon all be remade with the celebrated HD-2D style that JRPG fans know and love. That isn’t stopping Square Enix from doing even more, though!
Dragon Quest VII is one of the most popular (and best-selling) entries in the series, and today, Square Enix announced that it will be receiving an official remake, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined for the PS5!
What does this mean exactly? The Squenix PR folks provided us with this officially official information for you to check out, Brah!
- 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.
The best part? It’ll be here before you know on February 5th, 2026! Enjoy the reveal trailer for now, Brah!
