Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake announces its launch for October 30

Square Enix has marked on the calendar the launch date of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, which also adds a Switch 2 version. The title developed by Artdink Corporation will be available on October 30 and in addition to the new Nintendo console can be purchased in PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch and PC through Steam in exchange for 69.99 euros. There is also an edition for collectors that you can see at the end of the news.

Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is a new version of the first two adventures of Erdrick's trilogy that chronologically take place after Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake, which was put on sale in November 2024. Despite the fact that the numbers say otherwise, Dragon Quest I & II follow the story of Dragon Quest III, but they do it with a different protagonist that is part of the Erdrick lineage and campaigns are separated by several years away. What does not change is Aleffgrad as a geographical frame or the main enemy, who remains the lord of the underworld.

As indicated by its name, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake presents an HD-2D graphic style that combines characters pixel art With 3D funds and incorporates visual effects in high definition. This is the sixth Square Enix game that uses this style. In addition to new graphics, these titles have an adjusted combat system, quality of life updates, «significant» contributions to history and new content. In addition, who has saved data from Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will get a couple of cosmetic elements.

The standard edition of Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake can be acquired in physical and digital format. The most enthusiastic can be done with a Collector's Edition of 149.99 euros, which stands out for including a batch of acrylic figures of characters, monsters and logos of the game.