Square Enix is taking an astonishing initiative to protect new players from some who would like to spoil a video game that is more than 25 years old.
It’s a radical decision. Square Enix takes the lead against certain players who tend to harm the experience of others for a specific game. The Japanese publisher is ready to ban them for life if they say too much about a certain game originally released in 2000. So beware if you find yourself being a little too talkative online. Spoilers could cost you dearly.
Square Enix won’t let anything go
In recent years, a trend has emerged among publishers of all stripes. THE remakes et remasters abound, giving the opportunity to rediscover titles which sometimes date from the last century. Square Enix notably brought one of its historic licenses back to the forefront with the release of the first Dragon Quest trilogy in HD-2D. And it’s not yet over for this emblematic name of the J-RPG which will very soon be entitled to another overhaul.
On February 5, 2026, today’s players will be able to rediscover Dragon Quest 7 thanks to a remake expected on the various Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S and on PC. However, 26 years after the original game launched in Japan, there are people who already know the story. This is why Square Enix decided to take the lead.
The Japanese publisher has published the terms of use of Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined to accompany the release of its free demo. However, we find a surprising clause there. Square Enix specifically asks not to spoil the game “ so as not to spoil the fun of other players “. If you do, he insists: “ you must clearly flag any content that would reveal important plot details ».
So, if you violate these conditions, the company reserves the right to “ prohibit you from using the game and you temporarily or permanently suspend access “. An action made possible in particular by the obligation to connect to a Square Enix account to play Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined. So be careful if you already know about the game and want to talk about it online.
