Developer ARTDINK CORPORATION and publisher SQUARE ENIX today announced that their HD-2D remake of the beloved Dragon Quest entry, ‘DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake’, will launch on PC via Steam/Microsoft Store (Play Anywhere), the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series consoles on the 14th of November. Pre-orders are now available and the game retails at $59.99 USD.
The publisher also announced ‘DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake’ as well, and while platforms weren’t detailed, it does have an Xbox Store page—with this title, too, being listed as Play Anywhere. It is planned for release in 2025.
The Legacy Begins. DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy. Featuring vibrant HD-2D graphics, new and modernized features, and a refined narrative, players are invited to set out on an epic fantasy adventure to save the world from a dark evil.
Years ago, the great hero Ortega bid farewell to his wife and child as he set off on a quest to defeat the villainous Archfiend, Baramos. Ortega failed his quest, and Baramos still threatens the world. Now, on their sixteenth birthday, Ortega’s only child is summoned by the king of Aliahan and entrusted with a mission of the highest import: to take on Ortega’s quest, vanquish Baramos, and save the world. Anyone who pre-orders the digital version of DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake will receive a free trouble-free travel kit in the game.
The trouble-free travel kit contains:
- One pair of elevating shoes
- Three seeds of strength
- Three seeds of defence
- Three seeds of agility
- Three seeds of life
- Three seeds of magic
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.
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake
DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake will continue the classic RPG trilogy’s narrative, offering players two adventures to undertake in DRAGON QUEST I and DRAGON QUEST II. Planned for release in 2025.
Platforms: Details coming soon
Developer: ARTDINK & SQEX Team Asano
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)
Launch date: 2025
