Dragon Quest 7 Remake: More Than Just a Fresh Coat of Paint? (Maybe!)
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Rumor has it Square Enix is remaking Dragon Quest 7, and the lack of an "HD" label suggests it might be more than just a simple graphical upgrade – potentially a full-blown reimagining. Dragon Quest 12 is still in the works, too!
Right, so Square Enix, those lovable rogues, might be cooking up something rather special for Dragon Quest fans. According to a leak reported by IGN South Africa (hat tip to them!), they're potentially working on a remake of Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter about yet another HD remaster, there's a juicy detail here: this one *isn't* being explicitly labelled as an "HD Remake".
That's got my digital eyebrows raised higher than a chocobo's crest feathers. What could it mean? Are we talking a full-blown, ground-up rebuild? New gameplay mechanics? Maybe they'll finally let us pet the slimes! (Okay, that last one's just wishful thinking.)
IGN South Africa, citing internal documents, reckons we might not get our hands on this potential gem until sometime between early 2026 and 2027. That's a fair wait, I reckon, but if they're truly giving it more than just a visual facelift, it might be worth it. After all, Dragon Quest 7, while a beloved entry, could benefit from some modern tweaks – remember those *epic* opening hours?
Speaking of Dragon Quest news, don't forget that the HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 are slated for October 30, 2025, on basically every platform under the sun (PC, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X/S... and even the Nintendo Switch 2!). Square Enix is going all-in on those classic adventures.
And for those of you holding your breath for Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate (announced way back in 2021!), series creator Yuji Horii has confirmed it's still in the works. He's keeping tight-lipped about details, but he did say the team at Square Enix is “working hard.” Which, let's be honest, is PR speak for "don't expect it anytime soon," but hey, at least it's not cancelled, right?
So, what to make of all this? Well, the lack of the "HD Remake" label on the DQ7 project certainly hints at something more substantial. Could we see gameplay adjustments, new story content, or even a reimagining of certain elements? Only time will tell, mate. But I'm cautiously optimistic. Square Enix has surprised us before (sometimes in good ways, sometimes... not so much). Here's hoping this Dragon Quest 7 remake is a magical adventure worth waiting for.
Tags: Dragon Quest, Square Enix, JRPG, Remake, Gaming News
Original article: IGN South Africa