Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch

Following recent rumors, Square Enix has announced a remake of Dragon Quest 7 which is Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. The news was just shared in today’s Nintendo Direct – it’ll be on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch.

Square Enix has been on a tear with Dragon Quest remakes as of late. Last year, we saw Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake. That’ll be followed up with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake next month.

Here are the first details about the upcoming remake:

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined builds on the beloved original game, which finds its colorful cast of characters unlocking a one-of-a-kind storyline across multiple islands, discovering the adventure piece by piece. The modern RPG features fresh visuals, refined gameplay and tightened pacing for a truly unforgettable experience.

Key Features

• Hand-Crafted Aesthetic – The character designs, originally crafted by world-renowned manga artist Akira Toriyama, have been reimagined into a charming 3D art style using dolls actually created in the real world. Environments and dungeons are also brought to life with a unique hand-crafted, diorama-style aesthetic that vividly illustrates the beloved world of the DRAGON QUEST series.
• Enhanced Story – While remaining faithful to the original story, the narrative of DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined has been enhanced to provide a more streamlined story experience. Alongside the main adventure, players can enjoy optional side quests, stories and minigames.
• Thrilling Battle System – The turn-based battle system has been overhauled with significant changes to offer more dynamic and thrilling battles, including an updated vocation system that features a “Moonlighting” mechanic, allowing players to use two vocations at one, a “Let Loose” ability that can be activated when a character gets worked up, and a new “Monster Master” vocation that introduces the “Positive Reinforcement” vocational perk that summons powerful monsters to assault any enemy.
• Memorable Characters – Journey alongside characters like Keifer, the prince of Estard, and Maribel, the daughter of a mayor, as well as many other allies and enemies.
  Sprawling Exploration – Unlock, expand and explore different worlds by collecting fragments and completing tablets. The varied worlds feature bustling towns to visit, challenging dungeons to conquer, quests to partake on and so much more.
• Quality-of-Life Improvements – A host of quality-of-life improvements have been implemented in the game for a smooth experience, including a redesigned UI that will allow for easier access to information.

Square Enix will be selling a collector’s edition through its online store, and pre-orders are live here. It contains the game, steelbook case, Smile Smile plush, ship in a bottle figure, and The Road of Regal Wretches, Luminary’s Livery and Jam-Packed Swag Bag downloadable content packs and Ruff Costume DLC

Also, a Digital Deluxe Edition is planned. This includes 48 hours of early access, a unique costume for playable character Ruff, and three paid DLC packs will be available at launch. Those who purchase any edition of the game early will also receive the Early Bird Bonus, which will give players a unique Dragon Quest 8 costume for the Hero and three Seeds of Proficiency, in-game items to help improve character stats. There’s a digital purchase bonus that provides a Slime Shield.

Here’s the first trailer for the game:

Announcement Trailer

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