7th Dragon 2020 is a sequel to 7th Dragon , taking the same basic game structure and moving it to a near-future setting. Like the original game, players control guilds of custom-created characters in a mission-based structure. In this game, the character classes have been updated to reflect the contemporary setting.
The story follows a group of heroes as they try to save the world from an impending catastrophe. Along the way, they uncover secrets about their past and the true nature of the threat facing the world.
Gameplay involves creating and controlling custom characters in real-time battles against enemies. The game features turn-based combat and a dynamic battle system that rewards strategy and planning.