Dragon Quest VII Reimagined launches free demo on Xbox this week and saves your progress

The test arrives this week on Xbox Series and allows continuing the game in the full game.

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Square Enix is once again betting on a formula that’s working incredibly well on Xbox: complete, useful, and thoughtfully designed demos to kick-start your adventure ahead of time. Just days before the official launch, Xbox Series players will be able to try out one of the most anticipated RPGs of the year at no cost.

The Japanese company has confirmed that this trial is not just a limited sneak peek. All progress made during the demo will be saved for the final version, allowing you to start the game with hours already invested and without repeating content.

Dragon Quest VII Reimagined Offers Free Demo on Xbox Series

The demo for Dragon Quest VII Reimagined will be available starting tomorrow, January 7th, as a standalone download on the Xbox Store. Players will be able to access the early stages of the adventure and get familiar with the main systems before the full launch, which is scheduled for the coming weeks.

In addition to the progress transfer, Square Enix has confirmed an extra incentive for those who try the demo: an exclusive outfit for Maribel, which will be automatically unlocked in the final version of the game. No extra steps will be required beyond playing the demo with the same account.

• This approach has been seen recently on Xbox with other major releases from the publisher, focusing on offering a solid pre-launch experience instead of limited trials. Everything points to the demo having its own store page and being downloadable without restrictions.

For those who are hesitant to dive in on day one, this demo is the best way to do so with confidence… and with an advantage from the start.