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After it originally released on PlayStation, Dragon Quest 7 came to Nintendo 3DS about a decade ago with a remake. Square Enix has now decided to revisit it once more with a second remake, Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined for Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, which features its own visual style and makes various gameplay adjustments.

Alongside the launch of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, we caught up with producer Takeshi Ichikawa to learn a bit more about the project. Aside from talking about the game itself, Ichikawa spoke about why it’s the right time to bring back the RPG again.

You can find our full discussion below. 

Heads up for Square Enix fans: a new Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch sale is happening on the eShop, with games like Life is Strange, Paranormasight, and SaGa Frontier 2 Remastered at new low prices. Paranormasight might be of particular interest as a follow-up was just announced and is launching very soon.

Here’s the full list of deals:

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined review

System: Switch 2
Release date: February 5, 2026
Developer: Square Enix / HexaDrive
Publisher: Square Enix

Dragon Quest 7 is a game with a reputation. A reputation for what, may you ask? A reputation for being one of the longest slogs not only in Dragon Quest history, but in the history of traditional JRPGs as a whole. As Square Enix continually looks into its long history for games that modernize and enhance for a modern audience, there are few title in their catalog more in need of a refresh than this one. So it was with much rejoicing that Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined was announced last year. The question we must ask ourselves, now that the game has finally arrived on store shelves, is can Square Enix do enough to turn this controversial entry in its longest-running series into yet another beloved remaster?

Fear Effect 2 Retro Helix

October 25: Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix will be appearing on Nintendo Switch, Limited Run Games just announced in partnership with Square Enix. It’s due out in 2026.

Limited Run Games shared its plans for Fear Effect 2: Retro Helix during a LRG3 event today, which includes a future physical release.

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined art style

One of the bigger talking points surrounding Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined when it was first revealed was its graphics, which Square Enix has officially labeled as “doll-like art style”. Previously, the company seemed like it was going all-in on the HD-2D look. But now we’re getting something that we hadn’t really seen before, especially from Square Enix.

In an interview with Nintendo Everything, producer Takeshi Ichikawa spoke about the new art style for Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. Ichikawa explained that the team wanted to come up with a look that would be appealing worldwide. Also, Square Enix was looking to “depict the depth and feel of Dragon Quest 7’s story more vividly”.

Ichikawa’s full words:

Square Enix has come out with more details on The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. The title is slated to release for Nintendo Switch 2 on June 18, 2026.

Some of the bigger pieces of information shared, are the changes made to the game after the reception of the free demo. They specifically mention increasing the player’s movement speed, adding new difficulty levels, and adding quality of life changes in a few interfaces.

You can see the full rundown below:

The next part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga is on the way to Nintendo Switch 2 with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth getting a spotlight during the latest Nintendo Direct. Square Enix showed off the port for the first time today. It’s dropping on June 3, 2026.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is the second part part of the Remake trilogy. Square Enix is cooking up the final game which has not been officially revealed as of yet.

We have an update on The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, the new action RPG from Square Enix. It’s slated for June 18, 2026.

This is the second time The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales has appeared in a Nintendo Direct as it was originally unveiled in a presentation last July. At the time it was given a vague 2026 launch window.

Square Enix is developing Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse for Nintendo Switch, the company just revealed. It’s slated for February 19, 2026. Pre-orders start today on the Nintendo eShop.

This follows the original Paranormasight, which hit Nintendo Switch in 2023. For the second entry in the series, players will be investigating the mysteries of the Mermaids of Ise.

Here’s some additional information:

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined trailer

Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined is ready to launch, and we have a new trailer to celebrate. This marks the return of Square Enix’s classic RPG.

All of the important details can be found in the following rundown:


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