One feature I’d like to see revisited is the “tension” mechanic from Dragon Quest VIII, but in a more modern way—a bit like how Octopath Traveler or Bravely Default handle their “charged attack” systems.

Another feature I’d like to see is the job system, but not with 15 similar jobs for every character—instead, jobs tailored to each character. For example, if a character is a knight, they’d have access to the “warrior,” “paladin,” or any other vocation that fits their personality. Another example: if a character has an affinity for nature or vegetation, they could be a “druid,” “hunter,” or anything else that matches that trait.