Dragon Quest VII Remake Drops February 2026—And It’s Glorious

You GUYS! It’s happening! It’s actually happening! After years of whispers, rumors, and frankly, a lot of desperate pleading from fans like me, Square Enix finally dropped the bombshell we’ve all been waiting for. Get ready to lose all your free time because a full-blown Dragon Quest VII Remake is on its way, and it looks absolutely incredible.

Announced during the latest Nintendo Direct, this isn’t just some lazy port. It’s a ground-up reimagining of the PlayStation classic, Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. Mark your calendars, cancel your plans, and prepare your sick-day excuses for February 5, 2026. This masterpiece is coming to basically everything: Nintendo Switch 2 (heck yeah!), the OG Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and of course, PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store. My body is ready.

So, What’s New with the Dragon Quest VII Remake?

Okay, so you’ve played the original a dozen times, right? You know the story of Auster, Maribel, and Prince Kiefer inside and out. You’re probably wondering what makes this remake so special. Well, strap in, because Square Enix is pulling out all the stops.

The first thing that smacked me right in the face was the art style. Forget standard 3D models. They’re calling it a “hand-crafted aesthetic,” and they mean it literally. The character models are based on actual physical dolls! The whole world has this stunning, diorama-like feel, like you’re playing through a living storybook. It’s a bold move, and honestly, it’s bursting with more charm than a sack full of Slimes.

But a fresh coat of paint isn’t everything. Here’s what else they’re packing in:

• A Tighter Story: The original game was… long. Like, really long. I love a 100-hour epic as much as the next RPG nerd, but even I can admit it dragged a bit. The remake promises an “enhanced story” that streamlines the main narrative while still keeping all the optional side quests and stories we love.
• A Turbo-Charged Battle System: The classic turn-based combat is getting a serious glow-up. They’ve overhauled the vocation system with a “Moonlighting” mechanic, letting you use two vocations at once! Can you imagine the combos? Plus, there’s a new “Let Loose” ability that triggers when a character gets worked up, and a brand-new “Monster Master” vocation. Summoning powerful monsters to wreck your enemies? Yes, please.
• Quality-of-Life, Finally!: We’re also getting a bunch of modern improvements, including a redesigned UI. No more getting lost in clunky menus just to check your inventory. It’s the little things that make a huge difference.

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