Dragon Quest 7 Remake: Square Enix Going Back to the Past (Again)?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Rumours suggest Square Enix may be remaking Dragon Quest 7, potentially as a more substantial project than previous HD-2D remasters, with a possible release in late 2025 or early 2027. The Dragon Quest remake train keeps chugging along, choo-choo!
Right, so the rumour mill's been churning, and apparently Square Enix might be dusting off *Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past* for a remake. According to a report over at Game Rant, citing "internal documents," a fresh coat of paint – and possibly a whole new wardrobe – could be coming to the PlayStation-era classic.
Now, before you start sharpening your swords and practicing your healing spells, let's keep those expectations in check. This is still firmly in "rumour" territory, but the Game Rant report suggests we might see this remake landing sometime between late 2025 and early 2027. That's a fair old window, innit?
But what does this mean? Well, Square Enix has been on a bit of a Dragon Quest revival kick lately, hasn't it? We've seen the *Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake* charm the pants off everyone, and there's a remake of the first two *Dragon Quest* titles coming in HD-2D as well. This *DQ7* remake sounds like it *might* be a step beyond a simple HD upgrade, potentially a ground-up rebuild. The report even mentions a "minimalist but evocative" teaser logo floating about within the company. Ooh, mysterious!
Now, I played *Dragon Quest 7* back in the day, and let's just say it was… lengthy. A proper epic, bordering on slightly *too* epic. If they're doing a full remake, maybe they'll streamline some of that sprawling story? Fingers crossed, eh?
It's easy to be cynical about remakes, especially when they’re churned out purely for nostalgia bucks (we're looking at you, slightly-better-textures-for-full-price re-releases!). But *Dragon Quest* has a certain magic, a timeless charm that, when done right, can totally justify a revisit. And if this remake rumour turns out to be true, and they manage to capture the spirit of the original while making it palatable for modern gamers, then fair play to Square Enix, I reckon.
Of course, we'll have to wait and see if this is just wishful thinking or a genuine peek behind the curtain. But one thing's for sure: the Dragon Quest legacy continues to rumble on, and I for one am cautiously optimistic about where it's heading. Maybe a little *too* optimistic, but who am I kidding? I’m always up for a good adventure, especially one with slimes. And hopefully, if it *does* see the light of day, it'll be a proper, lovingly crafted remake, and not just a quick cash-grab designed to exploit our nostalgia. Fingers crossed!
Tags: Dragon Quest, Square Enix, JRPG, Remake, Gaming News
Original article: Game Rant