A remake of 2000’sDragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Pastis reportedly in development at Square Enix. If the rumors about theDragon Quest 7remaketurn out to be true, it would mark the continuation of the trend that has seen the Japanese gaming giant re-release oldDragon Questgames for modern systems in recent years.
With 11 mainline entries under its belt, it’s safe to say theDragon Questfranchisehas had impressive longevity in the industry. Having first hit the shelves in 1986, the IP has appeared on several different platforms, ranging from the NES to PS5, over its nearly four-decade-long existence. While the latest chapter in the saga,Dragon Quest 11, rolled out in 2017, the latest release under the banner,Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake, came out more recently in 2024. Later in 2025, a compilation of the first two titles is also set to receive the HD-2D Remake treatment.
It seems that theDragon Questremake spree might not be ending anytime soon, as Square Enix is actively developing the remake ofDragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, per the “internal documents” spotted byMP1st. The JRPG, which initially came out on the original PlayStation, will reportedly land at some point in Q4 FY 2025-26 or early in FY 2026-27 “if things remain on track.” In other words, the rumored game is expected to make it out between January and March 2026 or by the first few months of the succeeding fiscal year, which starts in April 2026. Moreover, the report highlights that, unlike thepreviously announced re-releases of vintageDragon Questtitles, theDragon Quest 7project is referenced in the company’s documents as a remake and not an HD remake or remaster. Precisely, this suggests that the in-development remake might not just be a graphical upgrade but a more comprehensive refresh of the original. Further, the source also noted coming across a short teaser depicting the game’s logo against a cloudy backdrop, which it described as “minimalist but evocative.”
Dragon Quest 7 Remake Rumored Release Window
Regardless of whether the rumoredDragon Quest 7remake comes out in late FY 2026 or early FY 2027, the source appears certain that the game will launch in 2026. If that is what eventually happens, Square Enix will have shipped three differentDragon Questremakes in three consecutive years. Keeping in mindDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s success, another such project being in the works seems more likely than not.
However, before any of that, the prolific Japanese studio will be focused onreleasingDragon Quest 1 & 2 2D-HD Remakeon PC and consoleson July 10, 2025. It would be interesting to see how this particular game fares in comparison to the well-receivedDragon Questre-release from last year.
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