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Dragon Quest VII Reimagined: Demo Launches January 7, 2026 Release

1/7/2026

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Square Enix released the opening cinematic for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, with the game launching February 5, 2026.
A playable demo will be available starting January 7 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam, and progress will transfer to the full game.
Early reports indicate the game runs at 30fps on the original Switch and 60fps on Switch 2, with handheld modes delivering a solid experience.

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Story summary

Square Enix released the opening cinematic for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined, with the game launching February 5, 2026.
A playable demo will be available starting January 7 on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and Steam, and progress will transfer to the full game.
Early reports indicate the game runs at 30fps on the original Switch and 60fps on Switch 2, with handheld modes delivering a solid experience.