Overview
- Producer Takeshi Ichikawa said the remake follows the original narrative but adds a never-before-seen conclusion determined by certain player choices.
- Preview reports describe revisions to the main scenario, including trimming less relevant subplots and introducing entirely new scenarios.
- Gameplay updates include a renewed battle system, expanded behaviors for party members and enemies, on-field strikes to skip weak encounters, and a tab-based UI.
- The release is scheduled for February 5, 2026 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch 2, Switch, and PC.
- Game Informer’s digital Issue 373 is live with a 12-page cover story on the remake and an eight-page Dragon Quest history by creator Yuji Horii.