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Square Enix Sets Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Demo for Jan. 7 With Save Carryover

The cross-platform trial lets players keep progress into launch to unlock a Maribel outfit.

Overview

  • Free demo launches January 7 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and Steam.
  • Save data from the demo transfers to the full game, which is scheduled for release on February 5, 2026.
  • Playing the demo grants the Maribel “Day Off Dress” cosmetic in the retail version.
  • Square Enix also released the opening cinematic showcasing the hand-painted diorama look and doll-like character models developed with HexaDrive.
  • Early regional playthroughs indicate roughly three hours of playable content in the demo.