Square Enix has revealed the release date for Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, and it’ll be hitting PC and consoles on October 30th.
But there’s a slight addition to that “PC and consoles” statement, as while it was previous confirmed for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch, it’s also coming to Switch 2 now, which is nice.
Speaking on the Official PlayStation Blog, Gen Suganuma, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Marketing Team at Square Enix, said: “Dragon Quest I & II, which take place after Dragon Quest III, will be released in one package, allowing players to fully experience the adventures of the scions of Erdrick.”
Dragon Quest I
Thanks to the heroic efforts of the legendary Erdrick, the Lord of the Underworld was defeated and peace returned to the land of Alefgard. Yet this peace was not to last, as the diabolical Dragonlord rose up and unleashed horde upon horde of monsters on the realm once more. Now it falls to you, Erdrick’s descendant, to lay the fiend low and rescue the world from its plight!
Dragon Quest II
Many years have passed since Alefgard was saved at the hero’s hand, earning him the same title as his storied forebear. The descendants of this Erdrick and his scions founded three kingdoms that thrived in peacetime. Yet, darkness stirs once more and a sudden invasion of malicious monsters plunges the world into shadow again. All that stands between the forces of evil and their wicked ambitions is a band of young princes and princesses of Erdrick’s lineage. The time has come for them to venture forth and honor their ancestor’s legacy.
Suganuma adds: “The original game exclusively pitted the player against singular foes, however, the remake features battles against multiple enemies”, saying “In addition to updated HD-2D graphics, both games feature new stories, new areas, and numerous other improvements and updates.
Playing the HD-2D versions of Dragon Quest I & II after Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake will allow players to enjoy the connections between these three titles. HD-2D is a graphical style developed by Square Enix Co., LTD.’s Team Asano that combines pixel art and 3D graphics. The advanced visual effects used alongside this combination of two-dimensional and three-dimensional styles creates a blend that is both new and nostalgic.”
Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake is coming to PC, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on October 30th.
