Dragon Quest 7 Remake in Development at Square Enix – Report
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– Square Enix is reportedly developing a full remake of Dragon Quest 7, following the success of Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake.
– The remake will be more than just a graphical update, distinguishing it from a remaster of the original PS1 game from 2000.
– The game is targeting a release in early 2026, either in the last quarter of the current fiscal year or early next fiscal year.
– Dragon Quest 7 was previously remade for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 (Japan) and 2016 (worldwide), featuring changes like visible enemy encounters.
– Square Enix has not officially announced the remake but is preparing for the release of Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake in October.
Square Enix appears to be developing a ground-up remake of Dragon Quest 7, according to industry reports. This follows the positive reception of last year’s Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, signaling the company’s continued investment in revitalizing classic entries from the beloved RPG franchise.
Insiders suggest this won’t be a simple visual upgrade but a comprehensive reimagining of the 2000 PlayStation title. Unlike remasters, which typically focus on resolution improvements, remakes involve rebuilding games from scratch, often with modernized mechanics, expanded content, and redesigned visuals. Sources indicate a potential 2026 release window, targeting either late in Square Enix’s current fiscal year or early in the next.
Dragon Quest 7 previously saw a remake for Nintendo 3DS in 2013 (Japan) and 2016 (globally), titled Fragments of the Forgotten Past. That version introduced significant changes, including overworld enemy encounters replacing random battles and a completely new localization. While unconfirmed, the upcoming project could similarly rework gameplay systems while preserving the original’s sprawling narrative.
For now, Square Enix remains focused on Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake, launching this October across multiple platforms, including Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. The studio has yet to officially acknowledge the Dragon Quest 7 remake, but fan anticipation is already building, especially after the breakout success of the HD-2D treatment for Dragon Quest 3 in Japan.
(Source: Eurogamer)
