DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake, an updated collection of Chunsoft’s classic JRPGs that will feature vibrant HD-2D visuals, similar to the rapidly approaching DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, will be coming to the Nintendo Switch and other platforms next year, Square Enix and Nintendo have announced. The news comes by way of a new trailer that surfaced today for the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake, which is now available for pre-order in various editions (including a Collector’s Edition) ahead of its release on Thursday, November 14.
The new DRAGON QUEST remakes include:
- DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake (November 14, 2024)
- DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake (2025)
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake platforms:
- PC (Steam, Microsoft Store)
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo on the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake:
- “Experience the chronological beginning of the Erdrick Trilogy storyline in this remake of the original RPG classic, now with vibrant HD-2D visuals and an expanded narrative!”
- “Set out on an epic fantasy adventure as The Hero to save the world from the dark forces of the evil Archfiend, Baramos.”
- “Travel through a vast world full of towns, dungeons and caves to explore, meet a cast of lively characters and fight ferocious monsters in modernized turn-based battles.”
A release date trailer:
Square Enix added:
Rebuilt for modern audiences, DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake gives existing fans the chance to re-experience a beloved RPG experience and its expanded offerings like never before, while also being a perfect starting point for newcomers to discover one of the most influential RPG franchises in gaming history. Pre-orders are now available for the standard physical or digital edition, as well as the DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake Collector’s Edition. Anyone who pre-orders will receive a free Trouble-Free Travel Kit in the game, which contains a collection of in-game items.