Anticipated Remake of Dragon Quest VII in Progress

As per recent reports, gaming giant Square Enix is actively developing a remake for the acclaimed RPG game, Dragon Quest VII. The well-loved RPG saw its initial release on the PlayStation console back in 2000 for Japan, later reaching the US audience in the year 2001. The much-anticipated remake has a projected release timeframe of 2026.nnInterestingly, the revamping of Dragon Quest VII is referred to as a ‘remake’ rather than an ‘HD remake.’ This implies that game enthusiasts can potentially expect significant more than mere visual enhancements. There could be alterations in gameplay elements, promising to bring a refreshing experience. Before the launch of the Dragon Quest VII remake, the gaming community can look forward to the release of Dragon Quest 1+2 HD-2D Remake which is slated for an October 30 launch.nnEarlier this year, Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake’s producer, Masaaki Hayasaka, expressed his personal interest in producing a remake for another classic, Final Fantasy VI. Hayasaka’s fondness for the cherished RPG is evident as he stated that it served as a significant reference for Octopath Traveler, the pioneer HD-2D game.nnThis is not the first time Dragon Quest VII has been updated by Square Enix. Previously in the mid-2010s, it has released Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past for Nintendo 3DS. Sporting a fresh visual aesthetic and the addition of visible enemies on the map, the reimagined version brought a new dimension to the RPG.nnThe company also has its hands full with the remake of another major RPG franchise’s seventh entry. The story scenario for the third installment of the Final Fantasy VII Remake was finished at the beginning of 2025. In May of the same year, it was announced that the entire Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy would be available on Switch 2. The second part of the saga, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, launched a year earlier in 2024, with the release date for the final chapter yet to be announced.