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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined is a single-player turn-based JRPG remake of the 2000 PlayStation game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, developed by Hexadrive with Square Enix. It rebuilds the game in a full-3D 'diorama' style, following a hero and companions who journey beyond their shores to learn why theirs is the only remaining island in the world.
- Developer
- Hexadrive
- Publisher
- Square Enix
- Released
- Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam / Microsoft Store)
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Everything people search about Dragon Quest VII Reimagined — each answer verified against primary sources.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined — frequently asked
Is there a Switch 2 upgrade path from the Switch version?
No. Square Enix confirmed the Switch and Switch 2 editions are separate software with no upgrade path and no save-data transfer between them.
Can I play in Japanese with English text, or turn off voices?
Yes. The official FAQ confirms you can swap between English and Japanese audio and can also turn character voices off entirely.
Is this an HD-2D remake like Dragon Quest III?
No. It uses a full-3D 'diorama' art style built from scanned physical doll models, distinct from the HD-2D technique used in the DQ1-3 remakes.
What is it a remake of, and when did it release?
It's a remake of the 2000 PlayStation game Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, released worldwide on February 5, 2026.
Sources
- Steam - DQ7 Reimagined (PC requirements, 15 GB)
- Square Enix official FAQ storage details (via Noisy Pixel)
- Realm of Darkness - full min/rec PC system requirements
- Game8 - How Long to Beat
- PSNProfiles - trophy list
- BusinessWire - official launch announcement
- Last verified: July 24, 2026. Sizes and specs can change with patches — tell us if something is out of date.