Square Enix and developer HexaDrive have released a brand new trailer for the upcoming RPG Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, giving us a look at its opening movie. The trailer has also revealed that a free demo of the game is out on January 7. Keeping in line with Square Enix RPG tradition, the demo for Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined will feature early parts of the game, and players can carry over their save data into the full release when it happens on February 5. Check out the opening movie trailer below.
Aside from getting an early taste of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, playing the demo also brings with it an extra reward for the full game—the Day Off Dress costume for Maribel. The trailer doesn’t mention whether or not the demo has to be completed to get access to the costume, however. The demo will be available on PC (via Steam), PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch and the Switch 2.
As for the opening movie itself, it does a great job of setting up the fairy tale-styled aesthetics that the Dragon Quest franchise is known for. Kicking things off by showing us the village where Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined will begin, the opening movie also focuses on showing off the camaraderie between its three heroes: the player character, rebel prince Kiefer, and the spoiled daughter of the richest merchant in town, Maribel. We also spot other characters from throughout the game’s story and the adventures they embark on.
Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, as its name implies, is a reimagining of classic PlayStation-era RPG Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. While the core of the game is quite similar to the original, Square Enix has confirmed several changes to the writing to streamline it while still telling the same story. It will also feature optional side quests, stories, and minigames that players can discover and experience.
One of the bigger areas receiving changes is the combat system, with the turn-based combat receiving upgrades thanks to an updated vocation system. Along with this, the title will feature a new mechanic, dubbed Moonlighting, which allows characters to have two Vocations at the same time. Characters will also have access to a new Let Loose ability that allows them to unleash more of their power, as well as a new Monster Master vocation that revolves around befriending and summoning powerful monsters to partake in combat.
The central story of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined revolves around the denizens of a town that has no contact with the greater world outside their borders. A call to adventure, however, prompts the three protagonists to set off and discover the world at large, all while also having to fend off the forces of Demon King Orgodemir. Check out the previous Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined trailer for a closer look at the RPG’s main cast. Also, check out details about a brand new ending that will be available depending on the player’s choices.
