Square Enix, one of the RPG giants, stirred the gaming community this Wednesday (7th) by releasing the cinematic opening video for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Additionally, the company also announced an immediate playable demo for those who want to experience the changes. With the main release scheduled for February 5, 2026, the remake will arrive in Brazil for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. This version is a separate project from the Nintendo 3DS remake and promises to revitalize the 2000 classic with a modernized experience, making it one of the most anticipated releases of the early year for Japanese RPG fans.
The main highlight of this remake, therefore, lies in its structural changes designed for the modern player. The story received a revamp that makes the narrative more dynamic, while new mechanics like “Moonlighting” allow the character to pursue two vocations simultaneously. Thanks to this, party customization gains an extra layer of strategy. The brand-new “Monster Master” vocation and various quality-of-life improvements complete the update package, showing that Square Enix didn’t just want to remake, but truly reimagine the journey.
Special Editions and Franchise Legacy
For collectors on duty, Square Enix prepared a Collector’s Edition packed with physical items. It includes a SteelBook, a plush of the Smiling Slime, a miniature ship in a bottle, and three paid DLC packs. The Digital Deluxe Edition offers 48-hour early access, an exclusive outfit for the character Ruff, and the same additional content. This release strategy with multiple editions is common nowadays and aims to cater to both the hardcore fan and the casual player.
It’s worth remembering that the journey of Dragon Quest VII began on the original PlayStation, in 2000 in Japan. A first remake had already been made for the Nintendo 3DS, between 2013 and 2016, with new graphics and translation. Thus, the “Reimagined” version consolidates a new HD-2D visual standard for the franchise, following the path opened by the Dragon Quest I & II remakes, successfully released in October last year. The question that remains is: will this be the definitive formula to bring the series’ classics to new generations? Brazilian players will be able to draw their own conclusions very soon.
