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Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake to Release on November 14; Dragon Quest I & II Remakes Announced for 2025 [Nintendo Direct]

New information about the popular "Dragon Quest" series has been revealed. The remake of Dragon Quest III, titled "HD-2D Dragon Quest III: And Into the Legend..." is set to be released on November 14 for Switch, PS5, Steam, and more.


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake to Release on November 14(C)ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX


This remake of "Dragon Quest III" features HD-2D graphics that blend pixel art with 3D CG. Additionally, it was announced as a surprise that "HD-2D Dragon Quest I & II" will be released in 2025.


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake(C)ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX


The "Dragon Quest" series is an RPG where players become the protagonist of the story, facing off against a demon king who seeks to conquer the world. Since the release of the first "Dragon Quest" developed by Chunsoft and published by Enix in 1986, it has become one of Japan's most iconic game titles.


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake(C)ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX


Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake

Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake


In the released footage, a message reading "The time has come" is shown at the beginning, accompanied by a mural of the legend of Ramia. The beautifully reborn world of "DQIII" is introduced.


"HD-2D Dragon Quest I & II"  remake illust

"HD-2D Dragon Quest I & II" (C)ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SPIKE CHUNSOFT/SQUARE ENIX


Furthermore, the releases of the original "Dragon Quest" and "Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line" were also announced. The video features a cool presentation where the camera pulls back from an illustration of the hero of "DQIII," revealing the heroes from each game. Be sure to watch the footage.



Source : ORICON NEWS