Dragon Quest VII Reimagined builds on the beloved original game, which finds its colorful cast of characters unlocking a one-of-a-kind storyline across multiple islands, discovering the adventure piece by piece. The modern RPG features fresh visuals, refined gameplay and tightened pacing for a truly unforgettable experience.

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.

The character designs in Dragon Quest VII were originally created by the legendary artist Akira Toriyama. For this game, they’ve been recreated in a charming handcrafted 3D style, which captures all the charm and style of those original designs. The world has also been reimagined as bright and detailed dioramas, which are full of detail while maintaining the original warmth and atmosphere of the original game.

The Visuals

The character designs, originally created by world-renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, have been reimagined in a charming hand-crafted 3D art style reminiscent of miniature figurines. Alongside the characters, the environments and dungeons are brought to life with a hand-crafted, diorama-style aesthetic that vividly illustrates the world of the Dragon Quest series.

Towns and environments have also been reimagined with diorama-like CG that delivers intricate detail while preserving the warm, cozy atmosphere.

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The game features dramatic event scenes, also recreated in the distinctive style!

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Story and features

On the sleepy shores of Estard Island, our bright-eyed protagonist and his best friend stumble upon strange fragments of an ancient tablet. When they place the fragments into a pedestal within a mysterious shrine, a magical light transports them to an unknown world.

With every new tablet they discover, the world around them grows. What begins as a quest for answers soon turns into somethingfar greater as they discover malevolent forces and the hidden, true nature of their world.

Collecting the fragments to complete a tablet unlocks the gateway to a new world.

The adventure unfolds as the group travels between two worlds. Each tablet they discover leads them to exciting new destinations.

Many unique events and side stories take place in each world.

The user interface design has also been reimagined, now featuring a tab-based menu system, so all the information is easier than ever to access.

The game offers plenty of content for those looking to take a break from the main story, such as a battle arena featuring a host of formidable legendary foes...

...and the classic Lucky Panel minigame. Both provide excellent opportunities to obtain rare items!

Characters

The main party of characters grew up on Estard Island, nestled in the vast ocean. These friends travel between two worlds meeting people from all walks of life, some of whom will accompany them along the way.

Protagonist (The Player) - Voiced by: Isaac Rouse

A boy from Pilchard Bay, a fishing village on Estard Island. Though he leads a peaceful life as a fisherman’s son, he often wonders what lies beyond the sea.

Kiefer - Voiced by: Roly Botha

The prince of Estard, his family has long governed the island and its people. Highly inquisitive and proactive, he races around the island with the protagonist to uncover the world’s mysteries.

Maribel - Voiced by: Becky Wright

Though she's always looking to get her own way, she's a sweet girl below the surface. All the same, she has no intention of letting her childhood friends, the protagonist and Kiefer, go on an adventure without her

Ruff - Voiced by: Clare Corbett

A cheerful, pure-hearted boy who is always accompanied by a wolf. Though sometimes naive, he possesses sharp, animal-like instincts.

Aishe - Voiced by: Amrita Acharia

A young Roamer woman devoted to the Earth Spirit, determined to restore the Almighty. Skilled in swordsmanship, she is also gifted with a natural talent for dance.

Sir Mervyn - Voiced by: Nicholas Boulton

A member of the Holy Order of the Almighty, he once fought the Demon King alongside the very deity he worships. Skilled in a variety of sword techniques, he still possesses the skills that earned him the title of hero.

Battle

The battle system in Dragon Quest VII Reimagined has also undergone significant changes. Not only have the party members’ spells and abilities evolved, the monsters’ appearances and behaviors have too, allowing characters to take part in more dynamic and thrilling battles.

Attack enemies as you traverse the world without having to enter battle! Weaker foes can be defeated right then and there, allowing you to keep your adventure moving at a brisk pace.

While the game uses a turn-based battle system, the party's tactics can be set up so that combat proceeds without pausing between turns. Battle speed can be adjusted, and an auto-battle feature is also available.

The protagonist and party members can master a variety of vocations, each offering unique spells and abilities to use in battle. Once you reach a certain point in the story, you’ll also be able to change their vocations.

Moonlighting allows characters to have two vocations at once! Each vocation offers different spells, abilities and stats, with each combination expanding the range of strategic possibilities.

Each vocation comes with a unique perk that can be “let loose” during battle when a character gets sufficiently “worked up.” These vocational perks are extremely powerful and can dramatically turn the tide of battle in your favor when activated in a pinch.

Only once a character has become fully worked up can they let loose their vocation's perk.

These perks come in many forms - some boost attacks, while others provide support to the rest of the party.

The new Monster Master vocation comes with the perk “Positive Reinforcement” that summons powerful monsters to assault your enemies!

DLC

In addition to the base game, three paid DLC packs will also be available at launch! They include an item set that will give you a head start, a special costume set and challenging battle content DLC featuring familiar, formidable foes!

These DLC packs are available in the Digital Deluxe and Collector's Edition and can also be purchased separately.

The Road of Regal Wretch

Challenge legendary foes from Dragon Quest's famed Erdrick Trilogy in a battle arena format! Defeat them in style to earn valuable rewards, including Erdrick’s Sword!

Luminary's Livery

Dress up as the cast from Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age with this costume set. Change into memorable outfits from the “Party” section of the in-game menu to sport a variety of new looks!

Included:

• Luminary's Livery
• Spiky Sidekick's Costume
• Red Sisterly Smock
• Green Sisterly Smock
• Fully Fabulous Finery
• Warrior Princess Wardrobe
• Auld Rogue's Outfit

Jam-Packed Swag Bag

A set of items featuring adorable Slime-themed equipment, accessories that boost experience and gold, and useful consumable items. Perfect for giving your adventure a head start!

Items included in this DLC:

• Slime Sword × 1
• Slime Boomerang × 1
• Slime Stick × 1
• Metal Slime Heart × 1 (Grants experience boost)
• Gold Golem Heart × 1 (Grants gold boost)
• Medicinal Herb × 9
• Single Phial × 3
• Seed of Strength × 1
• Seed of Resilience × 1
• Seed of Life × 1

The world of Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is full of iconic monsters. Don’t be distracted by their appealing new designs - these creatures can do some serious damage if not dealt with promptly.

Fortunately, your party are more than up to the task. Enemies are visible on the field - touch one, and you’ll start a battle… unless it’s weaker than you. If that’s the case, pre-emptively strike it and you’ll defeat it there and then, which keeps the adventure moving at a brisk pace.

Combat is turn-based - you issue commands to your party and they execute them. A brand new feature of this game is the ability to Moonlight – essentially, each member of the team can now equip up to two Vocations! These Vocations determine what abilities and spells they have access to in battle, and the new Moonlighting feature means you have more options in battle than ever before!

Each of these vocations also features a special Vocational Perk. These perks range from powerful attacks to buffs for your allies - and although they can only be used when a character is ‘worked up’ they can change the tide of battle in an instant! For example - the Monster Master vocation (new for this version of the game), features the ‘Positive Reinforcement’ perk, which summons powerful monsters to attack your foes!

There are plenty of quality-of-life features to make battles fun and convenient too. As well as automatically defeating weaker foes, you can also set tactics for your protagonist and allies, so they battle to a particular strategy without the need for direct command. You can also speed up fights to make them fly by!

Key Features:

• 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.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Physical Collector’s Edition is also available to pre-order exclusively via the SQUARE ENIX e-STORE and contains the following:

• 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

In addition to the base game and Collector’s Edition, a Digital Deluxe Edition featuring 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 edition of the game early will also receive the Early Bird Bonus, which will give players a unique Dragon Quest VIII 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.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam / Microsoft Store ) on Feb. 5, 2026.