Fans of role-playing games are criticizing Square Enix, claiming the company is altering its upcoming game. We’re currently seeing a lot of remakes and remasters, largely because they’re a safer bet for game companies. Developing new games is costly, so many prefer to update existing titles instead of taking risks on original ideas. However, updating games that are twenty or thirty years old isn’t always a simple process.
When updating older games, publishers usually aim to stay true to the original while also making improvements for modern players. However, finding the right balance can be difficult, and not everyone will agree on the result. Recently, Square Enix has faced criticism for changes made to a character while re-releasing a classic role-playing game, with some calling these changes censorship.
Some Dragon Quest Fans Not Happy About Maeve Changes
Fans of the Dragon Quest series are discussing the character design for Matilda/Maeve in the upcoming remake, Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. Since the remake was announced last September, many have expressed concerns about the game’s art style, particularly how certain characters, like Matilda/Maeve, have been redesigned. Discussions are happening on platforms like X and Reddit.
Recently, fans have been discussing changes made to the character Matilda/Maeve. Some Dragon Quest players claim Square Enix has censored her appearance in the newest version, compared to both the original design and the 2013 remake for the 3DS.
It’s frustrating that both Isla and Matilda have been censored… It’s clear the developers of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined aren’t prioritizing what fans want. #DQ7R
— NoriyukiWorks (@NoriyukiWorks83) January 14, 2026
One fan questioned, “Didn’t they learn from past mistakes?” Another simply stated, “Looks like I can skip this remake.”
Another fan agreed, saying the show wasn’t just censored, but also a poor adaptation of the source material, and that the 2013 version was visually superior.
Square Enix probably won’t respond to this criticism, or change anything in the game, especially since it’s launching next month on February 5th. They haven’t reacted to similar complaints before, and it seems like these concerns are coming from a relatively small, though passionate, group of Dragon Quest fans. While this might hurt sales a little, it’s unlikely to be enough to get Square Enix’s attention or prompt any changes.
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