Fixing some progression issues
- by Liam Doolan
Dragon Quest VII: Reimagined arrived for the Switch and Switch 2 in February, and if you were hoping for some fixes, you’re in luck! Square Enix has today rolled out a new patch for the Switch and Switch 2.
It’s available right now and according to the official Japanese game website, it fixes a bunch of progression-related issues across all platforms. On the Switch and Switch 2, this will bump the game software up to Version 1.2.0.
Here’s the full rundown, courtesy of Square Enix:
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined – Version 1.2.0 Update, 8th April 2026
Today, we have released an update file to fix issues related to progress in *Dragon Quest VII Reimagined*.
・Fixed a bug in the vicinity of past Mardilus where players could pass through the checkpoint at the Grand Temple without handing over the item required for progression to the soldier.
・Fixed a bug where players could move to the Wind Labyrinth even without possessing the required item.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused to our customers.
For details, please check the official site
If you haven’t already played this title, there’s a free demo you can download from the eShop. We’ve also a review here on Nintendo Life:
Have you tried out this game on the Switch or Switch 2 yet? Let us know in the comments.
Liam is a news writer and reviewer on Nintendo Life. He’s been writing about games for more than 15 years and is a lifelong fan of many iconic video game characters.
