On the special stage of the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, Square Enix released the latest details of "Dragon Quest 7 Remake".The remake of this classic RPG will be released on February 5, 2026. It will present a more focused main storyline narrative and modern gaming experience through major plot adjustments, new gameplay elements and streamlined branch content.
The most eye-catching change is the removal of three major areas, including Grendal, El Ciclo, and Providence.The development team revealed that the decision was made after discussions with series founder Yuji Horii, and aims to create a more compact and powerful story structure.The newly added "Mysterious Fragments" system will allow players to unlock optional plots independently, and the newly added childhood chapters of the protagonist and Marie Bell will deeply describe the character background.
The content of the branch has also been streamlined.The original casino, shelter, monster ranch, elite assessment organization and other elements will be removed, but the slot game originally linked to the casino will return in a new form.As compensation, the development team has added a final challenge "Arena Mode", where players can compete with strong hostiles, including the devils of all generations, through the promotion match.
"Dragon Quest 7 Remake" was first released in September 2025. It features modern graphics, rebalancing game system and streamlined narrative. It is scheduled to be released simultaneously around the world on February 5, 2026, injecting new vitality into classic IPs.
Core content changes:
Delete three major areas
Added a "Mysterious Fragment" system that can unlock the plot independently
Added a new childhood plot between the protagonist and Marie Bell
Remove casinos/sanctuary/monster ranch/elite assessment organizations and other branches
Slot game returns in new form
Added the full end game arena mode with Demon King Battle
Minglei meets enemies instead of random battle
Simple/ordinary/difficulty three levels of difficulty
Adjustable enemy attack and endurance
