ESTARD ISLAND & THE FIRST PUZZLE
The Shrine of Mysteries
Solve the 3DS-remixed Shrine puzzle, find the first 3 Yellow Fragments, and unlock the path to the past.
RECRUITING MATILDA & EARLY GRIND
The Gray World & Rexwood
Enter the colorless past. Recruit the powerful guest Matilda, farm EXP, and uncover the secret of the gloomy village.
THE GREEN GEM PUZZLE
Colorstone Mine
Master the 'Match-2' block puzzles, retrieve the Green Gem, and trigger the critical 'Wooden Doll' story flag.
MATILDA BOSS & THE SHIP
The Finale: East Tower
Confront the tragic boss, restore the continent, and unlock the Ship to explore the open seas. The Demo conclusion.
EMBERDALE REGION (PAST & PRESENT)
Festival of Flames
Solve the crisis of the sleeping volcano, defeat the Glowering Inferno, and witness the restoration of Emberdale in the present day.
L'ARCA REGION (PAST & PRESENT)
Part 6: The Petrified Village
Break the stone curse freezing the village. Find the secret passage, use the Angel's Tears, and defeat the Hackrobat in the Grotta.
REGENSTEIN REGION
The Forgotten Island
Explore a deserted island erased from memory. Uncover the tragedy inside the secret cave, retrieve the Boomerang, and restore the land.
FROBISHER & FARADAY REGION
Part 8: Attack of the Automatons
Defend the Kingdom of Faraday from a mechanical army. Infiltrate the Automaton Stronghold, defeat the Slaughtomaton, and collect 5 scattered fragments.
ROAMER ENCAMPMENT REGION
Part 9: Dance of the Earth
Join the Roamer tribe in their sacred duty. Explore the Poolside Cave, welcome Aishe to the party, and collect 6 key fragments across time.
ALLTRADES ABBEY REGION
Part 10: Quest for Power
Reclaim your lost abilities in Pilgrim's Perdition. Win the Arena tournament, defeat Cardinal Sin, and unlock the legendary Class System.
AL-BALAD REGION
Part 11: Sands of Time
Uncover the secrets of the desert kingdom. Solve the mysteries of the Temple Palace and Al-Shallal to collect 5 ancient fragments.
HARDLYPOOL REGION
Part 12: The Sunken City
Navigate the flooded streets of Hardlypool. Defeat the sea demon Gracos, revive the legendary hero Sir Mervyn, and collect a massive haul of 9 fragments.
THE TALLEST TOWER
Part 13: A Hero Reborn
Obtain the mystical Hotstone from the heart of a volcano. Ascend the world's highest tower to awaken the legendary Sir Mervyn.
HUBBLE REGION
Part 14: The War of Magic
Navigate a kingdom torn apart by magical warfare. Infiltrate the Grand Conjuratorium and restore peace to the land.
AEOLUS VALE REGION
Part 15: Valley of the Wind
Ascend the mountains to the home of the wind people. Solve the puzzles of the Sanctum of the Cirrus and defeat the golden guardian.
BUCCANHAM REGION
Part 16: The Pirate King
Sail to the port of pirates. Retrieve the Prism Dew from the Dwarf's Cave and light the Beacon of the Sea to dispel the eternal darkness.
POOL OF PIETY REGION
Part 17: The Sacred Waters
Navigate the underwater Coral Cave to reach the Divine Shrine. Obtain the Skystone to soar through the skies.
MALIGN SHRINE
Part 18: The Demon King
Transport to the Other World via the Dig Site. Ascend the dark tower and defeat Orgodemir to save the world... or so it seems.
CATHEDRAL OF LIGHT
Part 19: Divine Reckoning
Ascend to the heavens and enter the Cathedral of Light. Meet the Almighty and witness the dawn of a new era... or is it?
BURNMOUNT & ESTARD
Part 20: The Fire Spirits
Awaken the legendary spirits to pierce the darkness. Conquer the volcano, explore the Sea Dragon, and unlock the path to the final battles.
Essential Tips for the Demo
1. Understanding the Shard System
Unlike traditional RPGs where you walk to new towns, DQ7 requires you to reconstruct the world. You must find color-coded Fragments (Shards) and place them on the pedestal in the Shrine of Mysteries.
- 🟡 Yellow Shards: Unlock the initial islands (Rexwood).
- 🟢 Green Shards: Unlock the Colorstone Mine region.
- 🔴 Red Shards: Unlock the fire-themed Emberdale (End of Demo).
2. The "Guest" Party Member Mechanic
Throughout the early game, you will be joined by temporary allies like Matilda and Hanlon. These characters are often stronger than your main party.
Pro Tip: Do not give valuable stat-boosting seeds (like the Seed of Strength) to guest characters. When they leave your party, those items—and the stats—are gone forever.
Lore Primer: A Broken World
Dragon Quest VII begins with a startling premise: Estard Island is the only landmass in the entire world. The inhabitants believe the ocean is endless and they are alone. However, the protagonist and Prince Kiefer discover the truth inside the Shrine of Mysteries.
The world was sealed away by the Demon King centuries ago. Each island was cut off from time and encased in darkness. By collecting "Fragments," you aren't just unlocking map areas; you are time-traveling to the moment just before the seal was placed. Your goal is to solve the crisis of the past to restore the land in the present.
Combat & Stats Guide
The Demo focuses on the early game before the Job System (Vocations) is unlocked. This means you must rely on base stats and character-specific growth rates.
The Hero (Austere)
Balanced stats. He learns healing spells (Heal) early, making him a critical off-healer. Keep him equipped with the best boomerang or sword you can afford.
Kiefer (Prince)
Pure physical DPS. He has the highest Strength and HP but 0 MP. He cannot cast spells. Give him every Seed of Strength you find to maximize his "Flame Slash" damage.
Maribel (Mage)
Glass cannon. She learns offensive magic (Frizz) and crowd control (Sap, Snooze). She is physically weak, so keep her in the back row and prioritize defensive gear.
Demo FAQ
⏱️ How long is the demo?
Most players finish the main story in 3 to 5 hours. Completionists finding all Mini Medals may take 6+ hours.
💾 Does progress carry over?
Yes. Save data created in the Demo can be imported into the full retail version upon release.
⚔️ Is the Job System available?
No. The Demo covers the prologue before Alltrades Abbey (Dharma Temple) is unlocked. You are locked to base stats.
🎮 Is it turn-based?
Yes. DQ7 uses a traditional turn-based combat system. You input commands for all party members at the start of the turn.
Platform Targets
- Switch 2 4K / 60fps
- Steam Uncapped
- Steam Deck Verified (90fps)
Missing a Fragment?
Don't get stuck wandering the map. Use our interactive Shard Locator Tool to filter fragments by region, color, and story progress.
🧩 Open Shard Locator