Square Enix may be quietly preparing a remake of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, and while it may not be a full-scale reinvention, the project appears to be real, just with more restrained ambitions. Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier, known for his accurate reporting and industry connections, has offered subtle confirmation that a remake is indeed in the works, though not on the scale of something like Final Fantasy VII Remake.
In response to a discussion sparked by a report mentioning a potential Dragon Quest VII remake, Schreier commented, “I think it’s safe to say that Square wants to remake as many DQ games as possible for modern platforms. Doesn’t mean all or any of them are going to be big ambitious revamps like FFVIIR.” When a fan responded with enthusiasm, saying, “This was the DQ game that actually clicked for me,” Schreier replied, “I didn’t say there’s no remake!”—a suggestive, if indirect, confirmation of its existence.
This follows recent moves by Square Enix to bring more entries from the Dragon Quest series to contemporary hardware. The company is already preparing to release Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake later this year, a visually reimagined compilation of the series’ earliest titles. That release is scheduled for October 30, 2025, and appears to be part of a broader strategy to update legacy content for both returning fans and new audiences.
Dragon Quest VII, originally launched for the PlayStation in 2000 in Japan and 2001 in North America (as Dragon Warrior VII), was notable for its lengthy runtime and expansive class system. It was the best-selling PlayStation title in Japan, with over 4 million units sold. The game follows a group of heroes as they uncover ancient ruins and are transported into the past of various islands, where they must resolve the crises of each location to restore them in the present.
Though it was remade for the Nintendo 3DS in 2013 (and localized in English in 2016), fans have long speculated that Square Enix might revisit it, this time for modern home consoles. The current rumors suggest the new version of Dragon Quest VII would not be as visually or mechanically overhauled as Final Fantasy VII Remake, but rather a more straightforward, polished re-release or modest visual enhancement.
Square Enix has made no official announcement regarding a Dragon Quest VII remake at this time, but Schreier’s remarks add weight to the speculation. With the company actively working on multiple remakes within the series, it seems increasingly likely that Dragon Quest VII is next in line for revival, even if it arrives in a more reserved form.
