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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined was only announced earlier this month, but it’s already coming out really soon. Like February 7, 2026 soon. Like, only a couple months after the other Dragon Quest remakes drop. But despite the quick turnaround between DQ remakes, the game’s director has insisted it isn’t being rushed.

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