Dragon Quest VII Reimagined to release a free demo on Xbox this week — progress can even be carried into the full game with a bonus reward
Play an early portion of the upcoming remake of Dragon Quest VII with a new playable set to be released on January 7, 2026.
We're a month away from the release of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, an upcoming remake of the 7th entry in the legendary Dragon Quest series that's set to be released on Xbox Series X|S (with Xbox Play Anywhere support), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 1 & 2, and PC via Steam on February 5, 2026.
Square Enix has decided to whet fans' appetite for this title by announcing a free playable demo for Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined, which will be available to download on the aforementioned systems on January 7, 2026.
Players can experience the opening act of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined within this demo and get a sneak peek at how this remake improves upon the original 2001 PlayStation 1 version of Dragon Quest VII with its next-gen graphics, refined combat, and new voiceover work.
After completing the demo, you will be able to carry over your progress to the full game and unlock a bonus "Day Off" cosmetic outfit for the party member Maribel in the full version.
I personally never played the original PS1 version, but I do have fond memories of playing the Nintendo 3DS version of Dragon Quest VII for its lighthearted story, massive world abundant with secrets, zany yet tough enemies, and complex character class system.
So I'm looking forward to seeing how this new version differentiates itself from the 3DS remake while standing on its own two feet and paying homage to its legacy when Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined releases on February 5, 2026.
Are you excited to play the upcoming remake of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined or are there other upcoming JRPGs you're more interested in playing on Xbox, like Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, or the long-awaited Xbox port of Final Fantasy VII: Remake? Let us know what Xbox JRPGs you're looking forward to in 2026 in the comments below.
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Embark on a fantastical time-travelling adventure to uncover the mysteries of the world and save it from evil forces in this next-gen remake of the classic turn-based JRPG, Dragon Quest VII.

Alexander Cope is a gaming veteran of 30-plus years, primarily covering PC and Xbox games here on Windows Central. Gaming since the 8-bit era, Alexander's expertise revolves around gaming guides and news, with a particular focus on Japanese titles from the likes of Elden Ring to Final Fantasy. Alexander is always on deck to help our readers conquer the industry's most difficult games — when he can pry himself away from Monster Hunter that is!
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