Dragon Quest Surprise Leaked, and Some Fans Dreamt of It
Ahmed Hassan 
Key Takeaways
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- Dragon Quest VII remake rumors have surfaced, potentially launching as early as this year or in early 2026.
- The remake, titled Fragments of the Forgotten Past, could be more than just a graphical update and hints at a substantial revival.
- Square Enixs new three-year growth plan includes plans for a reboot of major titles like Kingdom Hearts IV, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, and potentially Dragon Quest XII.
- In the meantime, Square Enix will be releasing more modest games and remakes of popular titles from its extensive history, while there has been no recent information regarding Dragon Quest XII in Square Enixs latest updates.
Dragon Quest VII Remake Rumored Amidst Anticipated Releases and Square Enix’s New Growth Plan
While many eagerly await Dragon Quest XII, and the HD-2D remakes of Dragon Quest I and II are set to arrive at the end of October, Square Enix reportedly has more plans for its renowned JRPG franchise, known for the iconic visual style of the late Akira Toriyama. A recent leak suggests a new project could generate significant interest and potentially launch sooner than anticipated. This project is rumored to be a remake of Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past. The leak also revealed the game’s logo, suggesting this may be more than just a graphical update and hinting at a more substantial revival. This remake could launch as early as this year or in early 2026. This potential release aligns with Square Enix’s new three-year growth plan, announced in their May fiscal year 2025 end-of-year report. The strategy outlines a “reboot” for upcoming major titles such as Kingdom Hearts IV, Final Fantasy VII Remake Part 3, and potentially Dragon Quest XII. In the interim, the Japanese studio plans to release more modest games and remakes of popular titles from its extensive history. There has been no recent information regarding Dragon Quest XII in Square Enix’s latest updates.
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Dragon Quest XII: The Flames of Fate |
| Brief Summary | The Flames of Fate is the twelfth mainline title in the Dragon Quest series and the first title aimed at older mature players. |
| Genre | Role-playing (RPG) |
| Play Modes | Single player |
| Genre | Armor Project, Bird Studio, Square Enix Creative Business Unit II |
| Genre | Square Enix |
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