Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined—No Save Data Transfer or Upgrade Path Between Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Square Enix made headlines during this week's Nintendo Direct by unveiling "Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined" for Nintendo Switch and the future Switch 2 platform, confirming an early 2026 release window.

As one of Japan’s most beloved RPG franchises, the Dragon Quest series has a rich legacy, and anticipation around this reimagined installment is running high among fans and industry observers alike.

Shortly after the global announcement, Square Enix published an official FAQ for Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined on the Japanese Dragon Quest website.

The FAQ confirms definitive details about functionality and compatibility across Nintendo’s current and upcoming hardware platforms. A notable clarification from Square Enix is that there will be no upgrade path available or planned for owners purchasing the Nintendo Switch version of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined.

The statement reads: "There is currently no system in place to upgrade a purchased Nintendo Switch version to the Switch 2 edition.

Please select the version corresponding to your preferred hardware platform." Equally important for players is the confirmation that save data from the Switch version cannot be transferred to or shared with the Switch 2 version, and vice versa.

In the developer’s words, "The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined are considered separate titles, meaning save files and progress cannot be carried over between them.

This includes attempts to transfer data from Switch 2 back to the original Switch." Additionally, any download codes provided for in-game bonus content will be locked to the platform on which the game is purchased.

This ensures that bonus items redeemed on the Switch version, for example, will not be accessible on Switch 2, and vice versa. These compatibility policies mirror those previously stated by Square Enix for the upcoming Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, indicating a consistent approach regarding platform-specific saves and digital entitlements across key releases. As Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined heads for its 2026 launch, it is clear that players will need to carefully consider which Nintendo system they plan to use.

For now, fans should anticipate purchasing and playing the edition of Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined tailored to their preferred Nintendo console, with no official support expected for cross-generation upgrades or save data migration. With Square Enix's commitment to transparency and Nintendo’s highly anticipated hardware evolution, this announcement sets clear expectations regarding platform separation and purchase decisions for Dragon Quest enthusiasts looking forward to exploring the series’ next chapter.

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