Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined was revealed in yesterday morning’s Nintendo Direct alongside a release date set for February 5th, 2026. This revamped 2001 PlayStation classic is sure to draw in fans new and old thanks to Square Enix’s approach to modernizing the story structure of the original. Weaving a streamlined story with optional side quests, stories, minigames, and even more modernizing touches, Square Enix is attempting to bring old-school Dragon Quest into the modern era, and it looks like it might just work!

Gamers are sure to adore the hand-crafted and colorful style Square Enix has chosen for this remake, as the cast of characters looks beautifully cartoony and vibrant, reminiscent of Super Mario RPG. This design choice, paired with beautifully diorama-like scenery reminiscent of the recently unveiled The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, is sure to draw the eyes of RPG fans, young and old. It’s no wonder the characters in this remake were designed using real-life dolls.

The modern-day RPG flair Square Enix is bringing to this classic remake only keeps getting better as the battle system has been overhauled, allowing for brand new multi-attack abilities, moment-to-moment character temperament-related actions, and monster taming, allowing beastly partners to fight at your side. Not only this, but thanks to the new user interface implemented for this remake, the exploration of the worlds, towns, and dungeons of Dragon Quest VII will be a breeze, thanks to the massive implementation of quality-of-life features. All of these additions work to make the experience of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined as streamlined and beginner-friendly as possible, while still allowing for the strategic battling and story-driven world-building aspects of a Dragon Quest game to shine through.

Excited to get your hands on the remake? Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined launches for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on February 5th, 2026, with pre-orders for the Physical Collector’s Edition beginning today. The Collector’s Edition has been revealed to come with several different pieces of physical media, some of which include a Slime plush, a ship in a bottle figure, and downloadable content costumes for your characters. Looking to get your hands on Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined early? The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game features 48 hours of early access, alongside three paid DLC packs that will be available at launch. Players who purchase the game digitally will also receive a Slime Shield unique to each platform. Lastly, if you purchase any edition of the game early, you will 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 their character’s stats.